WTI’s Road Ecology work in the Crowsnest Pass in Alberta Canada takes another step forward
WTI’s work in the Crowsnest Pass in Alberta Canada takes another step forward as Alberta Transportation begins wildlife fencing construction at Emerald Lake. WTI, along with partners Miistakis Institute, Yellowstone to Yukon (Y2Y), Road Watch in the Pass, and other local scientists and citizens have been recording data and advocating for mitigation measures to reduce […]
How do the animals cross the road in Banff National Park?
The Calgary Herald discusses the successes of the 44 wildlife crossing structures along the Trans-Canada Highway in Banff National Park. WTI’s Tony Clevenger provides his expertise. http://calgaryherald.com/news/local-news/how-do-the-animals-cross-the-road-in-banff-national-park
WTI’s David Kack Quoted in Helena Independent Record
The Helena Independent Record included quotes in Sunday’s edition from WTI’s David Kack in “More and more Montanans depending on rural public transit.” The article highlights the vital role public transit plays in improving access to employment and medical facilities for those who live in rural areas of the state. Read the article here:http://helenair.com/more-and-more-montanans-depending-on-rural-public-transit/article_c33a6306-46d1-5f15-ae39-b159c32d4656.html
WTI’s Laura Fay Quoted in Wired on-line article about Un-Paving Roads
A recently published WIRED on-line article, “Cash-Strapped Towns are Un-Paving Roads they Can’t afford to Fix,” includes a quote from WTI’s Laura Fay. It also references an NCHRP report Fay contributed to, which highlights the growing trend of unpaving roads due to lack of infrastructure maintenance funds. Visit Wired for the full article.
Bozeman Daily Chronicle highlights WTI’s Big Sky Traffic and Safety Study
On Saturday, the Bozeman Daily Chronicle announced the release of WTI’s report on safety issues on the principal roads that travel through and to Big Sky, Montana. Principal Investigator David Kack led the study, sponsored by the Big Sky Chamber of Commerce, which summarizes resident concerns from a series of community meetings, and makes recommendations […]
Dave Kack Discusses Safety Solutions for Explore Big Sky Magazine.
Big Horn Sheep in Big Sky: The online edition of “Explore Big Sky” recently featured an editorial on the dangers to wildlife and motorists on Highway 64. The article, entitled “Death of an Icon,” quoted WTI Program Manager David Kack, who discussed possible safety solutions for the road through Big Sky. The full article is available […]
U.S. 93 Project Highlighted by Pulitzer Center
The Pulitzer Center on Crisis Reporting included a feature article on the effectiveness of wildlife crossing structures or “animal bridges” for reducing the number of collisions between vehicles and large animals. The article highlights WTI’s current project on U.S. 93 in Montana to install 41 crossing structures along 56 miles of highway. WTI researcher Pat […]
WTI Director Steve Albert Profiled in Traffic Technology International
Congrats to Steve Albert, who was profiled in a feature article in the October/November issue of Traffic Technology International. The interview focused on Steve’s leadership and career in the field of rural transportation safety. This issue of the international magazine also includes a feature on rural ITS advancements in the U.S. The full issue is […]
Using Wool to Control Roadside Erosion
20 Things You Didn’t Know About……Wool. It hates liquid, loves vapor, and is fire –resistant. And, according to number 12, Montanans use it on the roadside for erosion control! See Rob Ament’s fun shout out in the October 1 issue of Discover Magazine. http://discovermagazine.com/2015/nov/19-20-things-you-didnt-know-about-wool
Former WTI employee, Amanda Hardy, Op-Ed contribution in The New York Times (online).
Amanda Hardy formally employed at WTI in the Road Ecology program shares here opinion “Our Highways’ Toll on Wildlife” in The New York Times (online).