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Management Transportation Planning & Economics CURRENT WORK Safety & Operations Cold Climate Operations & Systems – Current Road Ecology Infrastructure Longevity & sustainability Systems Engineering Development & Integration Mobility & Public Transportation COMPLETED WORK Safety & Operations Cold Climate Operations & Systems Road Ecology Infrastructure Longevity & Sustainability Systems Engineering Development & Integration Mobility & Public Transportation Logistics & Freight Management Transportation Planning & Economics Evaluating Erosion Control Blankets Made with Waste Wool in SE Idaho January 14, 2022 Federal Lands Wildlife-Vehicle Collision Data Coordination Project – Phase 3 February 2, 2021 Innovative strategies to reduce the costs of effective wildlife overpasses – Workshop December 14, 2020 Improving Connectivity: Innovative Fiber-Reinforced Polymer Structures for Wildlife, Bicyclists, and/or Pedestrians February 10, 2020 Animal-Vehicle Collision Cost Analysis September 8, 2019 Federal Lands Wildlife-Vehicle Collision Data Coordination Project Phase 2 April 15, 2019 Review of Proposed Bighorn Sheep Mitigation Measures Along Montana Hwy 200, East of Thompson Falls, Montana March 15, 2018 Hotspot Analyses for Large Mammal-Vehicle Collisions in California June 2, 2017 Federal Lands Wildlife-Vehicle Collision Data Coordination April 13, 2017 Evaluating Management Options to Increase Roadside Carbon Sequestration II April 6, 2017 Effectiveness of Nighttime Speed Limit Reduction in Reducing Wildlife-Vehicle Collisions February 10, 2017 Mapping the Wolverine Way: Identifying Conservation Corridors and Transboundary Linkages in the Canadian Crown of the Continent Region October 6, 2016 Highway Wildlife Mitigation Opportunities for the Trans-Canada Highway: from its Junction with Highway 40 West to the East Gate of Banff National Park September 15, 2016 A Review of Wildlife-Highway Conflicts on US Highway 89 through the National Elk Refuge, Wyoming September 15, 2016 A Science-Based Decision Support Tool for Prioritizing Mitigation of Road Impacts on Wildlife Corridors September 14, 2016 Evaluating wildlife mitigation for Wisconsin State Highway 49 through the Horicon National Wildlife Refuge and State Wildlife Management Area, WI September 14, 2016 Maintaining Migratory Pathways of Imperiled Large River and Small Stream Prairie Fishes in the Face of Climate Change and Infrastructure Development September 14, 2016 Monitoring the Chadbourne Diversion Fish Barrier September 14, 2016 Wildlife Crossings for Ocelot in South Texas Wildlife Refuges September 14, 2016 Northwest Montana Grizzly Bear Corridors and Roads Evaluation September 14, 2016 ARC Solutions, International September 14, 2016 Evaluation of Swimming Performance of Rainbow Trout and Westslope Cutthroat Trout for Assessment and Design of Fish Passage Structures September 11, 2016 Federal Lands Wildlife-Vehicle Collision Data Coordination September 1, 2016 Restoring Ecological Connectivity Across Transportation Corridors – A Partnership Integrating Science and Education August 25, 2016 Guidelines for Designing and Evaluating North American Wildlife Crossing Systems August 9, 2016 Pilot Study: DNA Profiling to Identify Individuals Using Wildlife Crossings August 9, 2016 Assessment of Wildlife-Transportation Impacts and Prioritization of Potential Migration Efforts in the Greater Yellowstone Ecosystem August 9, 2016 Development of a Prototype Integrated PDA/GPS System to Collect Roadkill Data – UTC August 9, 2016 Bozeman Pass Wildlife Channelization ITS Project August 9, 2016 Implementation Plan for Wildlife Mitigation Measures August 9, 2016 Evaluation of Wildlife Crossing Structures on U.S. Highway 93 Evaro to Polson August 9, 2016 Mitigating Wildlife Mortality and Habitat Fragmentation Due to Transportation Infrastructure August 9, 2016 Bozeman Pass Wildlife Linkage and Highway Safety Pilot Study August 9, 2016 ARTEMIS Clearinghouse August 9, 2016 Animal-Vehicle Crash Mitigation Using Advanced Technologies – UTC August 9, 2016 Animal Vehicle Crash Mitigation Using Advanced Technologies August 9, 2016 The Comparison of Animal Detection Systems in a Test-Bed: A Quantitative Comparison of System Reliability and Experiences with Operation and Maintenance (FHWA) August 8, 2016 The Comparison of Animal Detection Systems in a Test-Bed: A Quantitative Comparison of System Reliability and Experiences with Operation and Maintenance (MDT Match) August 8, 2016 Research for Developing Guiding Principles of Wildlife Crossing Systems – UTC August 8, 2016 Development of a Road Ecology Curriculum – UTC August 8, 2016 Technology Transfer of Guiding Principles of Wildlife Crossing Systems – UTC August 8, 2016 Using Reinforced Native Grass Sod for Biostrips, Bioswales, and Sediment Control August 8, 2016 Interstate 90 Snoqualmie Pass East – Wildlife Crossing August 8, 2016 Long-Term Monitoring & DNA-Based Approaches to Restoring Landscape Connectivity Across Transportation Corridors August 8, 2016 Long-Term Monitoring and DNA-Based Approaches for Restoring Landscape – UTC August 8, 2016 Evaluation of Wildlife Crossing Structures and Fencing on US93, Evaro to Polson, Phase I: Reconstruction Data Collection and Finalization of Evaluation Plan August 8, 2016 Development of Ecosystem Based Mitigation Methodology for Highway 93 Corridor August 8, 2016 Analyses for Wildlife-Vehicle Collision Data: Applications for Guiding Decision-Making for Wildlife Crossing Mitigation & Motorist Safety August 8, 2016 San Joaquin Kit Fox Habitat Connectivity and Highway Crossing Structures August 8, 2016 Long-Term Monitoring & DNA Based Approaches for Restoring Landscape Connectivity (Kendall Match) August 8, 2016 Evaluation of an Animal Warning System Effectiveness August 8, 2016 Habitat Connectivity & Rural Context Sensitive Design Within the Northern Rockies August 8, 2016 Animal-Vehicle Crash Mitigation Using Advanced Technology, Phase II – UTC August 8, 2016 Animal-Vehicle Collision Data Collection August 8, 2016 Habitat Connectivity & Rural Context Sensitive Design Within the Northern Rockies August 8, 2016 A Cohesive Multi-Partner Road Ecology Program – UTC August 8, 2016 Restoring Ecological Connectivity Across Transportation Corridors – A Partnership Integrating Science & Education August 8, 2016 Animal Vehicle Crash Mitigation Using Advanced Technology Pooled Fund, Phase II August 8, 2016 An Integrated PDA/GPS System to Collect Standardized Road Kill Data, Phase 2 August 8, 2016 Improving the Ecological Function of the Upper Bow River & its Watershed August 8, 2016 Redding Responder, Phase 2 August 8, 2016 Wildlife Vehicle Collision Study August 8, 2016 An Integrated PDA/GPS System to Collect Standardized Road-Kill Data – UTC August 8, 2016 An Integrated PDA/GPS System to Collect Standardized Road-Kill Data August 8, 2016 Wildlife-Highway Crossing Mitigation Measures & Associated Costs/Benefits: A Toolbox for Montana Department Transportation – UTC August 8, 2016 Wildlife-Highway Crossing Mitigation Measures & Associated Costs/Benefits: A Toolbox for Montana Department Transportation August 8, 2016 Blaine County State Highway 75 Wildlife Data Collection & Mitigation Research August 8, 2016 Bozeman Pass Post Fencing Wildlife Monitoring – UTC August 8, 2016 Banff Wildlife Crossing Project – UTC August 8, 2016 Impacts of Barriers on Topeka Shiner Populations – UTC August 8, 2016 Impacts of Barriers on Topeka Shiner Populations August 8, 2016 Blaine County State Highway 75 Wildlife Data Collection & Mitigation Research Project – UTC August 8, 2016 National Wildlife Vehicle Collision Reduction Study – UTC August 8, 2016 Effects of 4-Lane Highways on Desert Kit Fox & Swift Fox – UTC August 8, 2016 Effects of 4-Lane Highways on Desert Kit Fox & Swift Fox: Inferences for the San Joaquin Fox Population August 8, 2016 Banff Wildlife Crossings Project: Maintaining Ecological Connectivity Across Transportation Corridors in Mountain Landscapes – UTC August 7, 2016 PDA Data Collection Package August 7, 2016 Integrated PDA/GPS System to Collect Standardized Road-Kill Data, Phase 3 August 7, 2016 American Wildlands Road Watch August 7, 2016 I-90 Snoqualmie Pass East Pre-Construction Wildlife Monitoring August 7, 2016 Assessment of Ecological Net Benefits Projects for Jasper National Park and Mount Robson Provincial Park August 7, 2016 Highway 93 South Mitigation Feasibility Study in Kootenay National Park for Parks Canada August 7, 2016 Highway 93 South Mitigation Feasibility Study in Kootenay National Park for Parks Canada – UTC August 7, 2016 Evaluation of Wildlife Mitigation Measures Along US Hwy 93 August 7, 2016 Developing a Regional Ecosystem Framework for Terrestrial & Aquatic Resources Along the I-70 Corridor, Colorado – UTC August 7, 2016 Roadkill Observation Collection System, Phase III – UTC August 7, 2016 Developing a Regional Ecosystem Framework for Terrestrial and Aquatic Resources along the I-70 Corridor, Colorado August 7, 2016 Channel Response Assessment for the Upper Blackfoot – How to Maximize Development & Preservation of Water Quality, Riparian Function, and Fish Habitat August 7, 2016 Effects of Paved Roads on Birds: A Literature Review and Recommendations for the Yellowstone to Yukon Ecoregion August 7, 2016 Road Ecology Book – UTC August 7, 2016 Cut Slope Composting: Field Trials and Evaluation August 7, 2016 An Assessment of Habitat Connectivity and Fracture Zones for Carnivores Within and Between the I-90, US Route 2, and WA State Highway 20 Corridors – UTC August 7, 2016 North American Wildlife Crossing Design Contest – UTC August 7, 2016 Steven’s Pass Wildlife Dispersal Habitat Modeling August 7, 2016 Reliability and Effectiveness of an Electromagnetic Animal Detection and Driver Warning System August 7, 2016 Deployment of the Magal Senstar Animal Detection System for Reliability Testing – UTC August 7, 2016 Highway 3 Transportation Corridor: Wildlife Management and Mitigation Assessment Project – UTC August 7, 2016 The I-70 Eco-Logical Field Test August 7, 2016 Animal Detection System Project – UTC August 6, 2016 Experimental Assessment of Swimming Capabilities of Selected Trout Species for Barrier Assessment – UTC August 6, 2016 No more posts to show
Innovative strategies to reduce the costs of effective wildlife overpasses – Workshop December 14, 2020
Improving Connectivity: Innovative Fiber-Reinforced Polymer Structures for Wildlife, Bicyclists, and/or Pedestrians February 10, 2020
Review of Proposed Bighorn Sheep Mitigation Measures Along Montana Hwy 200, East of Thompson Falls, Montana March 15, 2018
Effectiveness of Nighttime Speed Limit Reduction in Reducing Wildlife-Vehicle Collisions February 10, 2017
Mapping the Wolverine Way: Identifying Conservation Corridors and Transboundary Linkages in the Canadian Crown of the Continent Region October 6, 2016
Highway Wildlife Mitigation Opportunities for the Trans-Canada Highway: from its Junction with Highway 40 West to the East Gate of Banff National Park September 15, 2016
A Review of Wildlife-Highway Conflicts on US Highway 89 through the National Elk Refuge, Wyoming September 15, 2016
A Science-Based Decision Support Tool for Prioritizing Mitigation of Road Impacts on Wildlife Corridors September 14, 2016
Evaluating wildlife mitigation for Wisconsin State Highway 49 through the Horicon National Wildlife Refuge and State Wildlife Management Area, WI September 14, 2016
Maintaining Migratory Pathways of Imperiled Large River and Small Stream Prairie Fishes in the Face of Climate Change and Infrastructure Development September 14, 2016
Evaluation of Swimming Performance of Rainbow Trout and Westslope Cutthroat Trout for Assessment and Design of Fish Passage Structures September 11, 2016
Restoring Ecological Connectivity Across Transportation Corridors – A Partnership Integrating Science and Education August 25, 2016
Assessment of Wildlife-Transportation Impacts and Prioritization of Potential Migration Efforts in the Greater Yellowstone Ecosystem August 9, 2016
Mitigating Wildlife Mortality and Habitat Fragmentation Due to Transportation Infrastructure August 9, 2016
The Comparison of Animal Detection Systems in a Test-Bed: A Quantitative Comparison of System Reliability and Experiences with Operation and Maintenance (FHWA) August 8, 2016
The Comparison of Animal Detection Systems in a Test-Bed: A Quantitative Comparison of System Reliability and Experiences with Operation and Maintenance (MDT Match) August 8, 2016
Long-Term Monitoring & DNA-Based Approaches to Restoring Landscape Connectivity Across Transportation Corridors August 8, 2016
Evaluation of Wildlife Crossing Structures and Fencing on US93, Evaro to Polson, Phase I: Reconstruction Data Collection and Finalization of Evaluation Plan August 8, 2016
Analyses for Wildlife-Vehicle Collision Data: Applications for Guiding Decision-Making for Wildlife Crossing Mitigation & Motorist Safety August 8, 2016
Long-Term Monitoring & DNA Based Approaches for Restoring Landscape Connectivity (Kendall Match) August 8, 2016
Restoring Ecological Connectivity Across Transportation Corridors – A Partnership Integrating Science & Education August 8, 2016
Wildlife-Highway Crossing Mitigation Measures & Associated Costs/Benefits: A Toolbox for Montana Department Transportation – UTC August 8, 2016
Wildlife-Highway Crossing Mitigation Measures & Associated Costs/Benefits: A Toolbox for Montana Department Transportation August 8, 2016
Blaine County State Highway 75 Wildlife Data Collection & Mitigation Research Project – UTC August 8, 2016
Effects of 4-Lane Highways on Desert Kit Fox & Swift Fox: Inferences for the San Joaquin Fox Population August 8, 2016
Banff Wildlife Crossings Project: Maintaining Ecological Connectivity Across Transportation Corridors in Mountain Landscapes – UTC August 7, 2016
Assessment of Ecological Net Benefits Projects for Jasper National Park and Mount Robson Provincial Park August 7, 2016
Highway 93 South Mitigation Feasibility Study in Kootenay National Park for Parks Canada August 7, 2016
Highway 93 South Mitigation Feasibility Study in Kootenay National Park for Parks Canada – UTC August 7, 2016
Developing a Regional Ecosystem Framework for Terrestrial & Aquatic Resources Along the I-70 Corridor, Colorado – UTC August 7, 2016
Developing a Regional Ecosystem Framework for Terrestrial and Aquatic Resources along the I-70 Corridor, Colorado August 7, 2016
Channel Response Assessment for the Upper Blackfoot – How to Maximize Development & Preservation of Water Quality, Riparian Function, and Fish Habitat August 7, 2016
Effects of Paved Roads on Birds: A Literature Review and Recommendations for the Yellowstone to Yukon Ecoregion August 7, 2016
An Assessment of Habitat Connectivity and Fracture Zones for Carnivores Within and Between the I-90, US Route 2, and WA State Highway 20 Corridors – UTC August 7, 2016
Reliability and Effectiveness of an Electromagnetic Animal Detection and Driver Warning System August 7, 2016
Highway 3 Transportation Corridor: Wildlife Management and Mitigation Assessment Project – UTC August 7, 2016
Experimental Assessment of Swimming Capabilities of Selected Trout Species for Barrier Assessment – UTC August 6, 2016
