WTI News
NEW PUBLICATION: Idaho Barn Owl Study Explores High Rates of Road Mortality
Ibis, an international journal of avian science, has published an article based on a WTI Road Ecology project in Idaho. “Spatial, road geometric and biotic factors
Unique Fellowship Opportunities available in National Wildlife Refuges
Do you know a graduate student or young professional who is looking for a unique opportunity to gain experience in resources management, public lands visitation, and transportation
Wolverine Research Showcased in Canadian Media
WTI Research Scientist, Tony Clevenger, presented his research on wolverines to the Bow Valley Naturalists in Alberta, Canada recently, resulting in a feature article in the
WTI Wildlife Crossings Projects featured in Smokies Life
Smokies Life, the magazine of the Great Smoky Mountains Association, has published a pictorial feature and in-depth article on wildlife collisions. “Right of Way: Roads Need
Aviation Journal Highlights Aviation Weather Portal project
The State Aviation Journal recently published a feature article on the benefits of an aviation weather and travel tool developed by the California Department of Transportation
Transportation Voucher Program wins National Award
The Deep East Texas Council of Governments (DETCOG) Transportation Voucher Program has been selected for a 2019 Excellence in Regional Transportation Award from the National Association
Where in the World is WTI? Malaysia Hosts Road Ecology Workshop Co-sponsored by WTI
WTI Road Ecologists Rob Ament and Tony Clevenger traveled to Kuala Lumper, Malaysia in April to present at the Road Ecology – Transportation Infrastructure and Wildlife
National Geographic Interviews WTI Road Ecologists for Feature Article
WTI’s decades of research on wildlife crossing structures received a very prestigious “shout out” last week – a feature article by National Geographic. “How wildlife bridges
New Project: CHSC Explores Connection Between Impaired Driving and Traffic Safety Culture
Cannabis use by U.S. adults has increased by 50% over the last decade, and over the same period, cannabis use by drivers has increased by an
New Project: Phase 2 Planned for New WVC Data Collection System
The National Park Service (NPS) and US Fish and Wildlife Service (FWS) have partnered with the Western Transportation Institute – Montana State University (WTI) to develop
New Project: Safety Improvements for Low-Volume Roads in Montana
Highway agencies systemically screen the road network to identify those sites that are expected to yield the greatest safety benefits from an investment of available improvement
New Publication: Arctic Grayling Research featured in Journal of Ecohydraulics
Installing effective fish passage structures that provide connectivity for Arctic grayling is a promising conservation strategy for imperiled populations. The Journal of Ecohydraulics has published a
New Publication: Study Estimates Costs of Animal-Vehicle Collisions in Brazil
Animal-vehicle collisions (AVCs) are a threat to both humans and wildlife, and they have an economic cost to society. PLOS ONE has published a study by
Student Milestones – It’s Thesis Defense Season
Congratulations to two of our hardworking graduate students who have taken important steps over the last few weeks to earn their advanced degrees. The Center for
Where in the World is WTI? CHSC researchers collaborate at international conference
Center for Health and Safety Culture researchers Annmarie McMahill and Jay Otto attended the World Appreciative Inquiry Conference at the end of March in Nice, France.
New Webinar Announced for May – Marketing Safety
The National Center for Rural Road Safety will host a free webinar on “Marketing Safety” on Thursday April 25 at 11 a.m. (Mountain Time). This webinar
Traffic Safety Culture Pooled Fund Webinar: Review of Phase 1 and Launch Phase 2
On Thursday, May 9, 2019 at 12:00 pm – 1:00 pm (Mountain Time), the Montana Department of Transportation (MDT) and the Center for Health and Safety
Suffrage, Social Justice and the Bicycle
As part of Women’s History Month, the Montana State University Women’s Center invited WTI Researcher Dani Hess to make a presentation last week on the bicycle
WTI explores alternative transportation options in Whitefish, Montana
Last week, the Whitefish Pilot reported on efforts by the town of Whitefish, Montana to address growing congestion in its downtown area. WTI is conducting an
Pop-up Traffic Circle Installed in Helena, Montana
A new traffic calming device is making its debut in Helena! WTI, Bike Walk Montana, and neighborhood volunteers teamed up to install a pop-up traffic circle,
Big Sky Considers Options to Address Growing Congestion
Explore Big Sky recently published a feature article on regional traffic congestion and described some of the current efforts to alleviate growing traffic on the major
Where in the World is WTI? Road Ecologist presents workshop in South Africa
The expertise of WTI researchers is in high demand for research collaborations, presentations, and academic exchanges around the world. “Where in the World is WTI?” will
International Conference on Low Volume Roads – Registration Now Open!
Plan now to attend the 12th TRB International Conference on Low Volume Roads, being held September 15–18, 2019 in Kalispell, Montana. Register by May 15 to
New Report: National Key Deer Refuge – Strategies for Reducing Wildlife Vehicle Collisions
WTI has released a new report investigating Key Deer mortality along a segment of Highway 1 within the National Key Deer Refuge in Florida. Road Ecologists
2019 Positive Culture Framework Training Program – Registration Now Open
This fall, the Center for Health and Safety Culture (CHSC) will host a training workshop on the fundamentals of Positive Culture Framework. Registration is now open
Matt Bell Competes in Finals of Three Minute Thesis Competition
Final 7! On Friday, March 1, the MSU College of Engineering hosted the finals of its Three Minute Thesis (3MT) Competition. Road Ecology Graduate Student Matt
New Report: Wildlife Mitigation Measures for Refuges in Chesapeake Bay
WTI Road Ecologists Marcel Huijser and James Begley have completed recommendations for reducing wildlife road mortalities on highways that serve two national wildlife refuges along the
MSU News Promotes Parenting Montana Website
More great coverage for the new ParentingMontana.org website! In case you missed our recent article, MSU News has published an in-depth feature story on the toolkit
Brazilian road ecologist with WTI connections wins prestigious international conservation award
Fernanda Abra, a Brazilian Ph.D. student who has conducted wildlife research with a leading WTI road ecologist for nearly a decade, is one of only three
It’s Never Too Cold for Alternative Transportation in Bozeman!
Winter Bike to Work Day and new campus shuttle promote transportation options Snow is falling and so are the temperatures, but hearty Bozeman residents never shy
New Publication: How effective are flashing beacons at crosswalks?
WTI Program Manager Ahmed Al-Kaisy is the lead author of “Motorists’ voluntary yielding of right of way at uncontrolled midblock crosswalks with rectangular rapid flashing beacons,”
New Publication: Testing the swimming capabilities of Arctic Grayling
Northwest Science has published the journal article “Swimming Capabilities of Artic Grayling.” The article, authored by Joel Cahoon, Audrey Jones, and Kathryn Plymesser of MSU’s Civil
New Publication: The role of social capital in traffic safety citizenship
Traffic safety citizenship is an emerging approach to reduce serious injuries and fatalities on our roadways. The International Journal of Interdisciplinary Civic and Political Studies recently
February 28 Webinar will present highlights of National Safety Summit
The National Center for Rural Road Safety (Safety Center) is hosting a FREE, 1.5-hour online webinar on February 28, entitled “Bridging the Gap: Recap of Safety
Governor Launches Parenting Website Created by CHSC
Attention Montana parents! The Center for Health and Safety Culture (CHSC), in partnership with the Montana Department of Public Health and Human Services, has created ParentingMontana.org
Rural Transit – Deep in the heart of Texas
Natalie Villwock-Witte traveled to San Augustine, Texas in January to report on a rural transit pilot program to the Deep East Texas Council of Governments
North Carolina Newspaper Features Huijser Interview
When the Citizen Times in North Carolina wants to know about wildlife crossings, its reporters call on WTI Road Ecologist Marcel Huijser. Columnist Bill McGoun interviewed
Pop-up Traffic Circle Planned for Helena, Montana
WTI, Bike Walk Montana, and neighborhood volunteers are teaming up to install a pop-up traffic circle in Helena,Montana in March. The traffic calming project is designed
TRB – The Show Must Go On
WTI researchers braved heavy snow, transit closures, and the partial government shutdown to attend the 2019 Transportation Research Board (TRB) Annual Meeting in Washington, D.C. in
Public Lands Transportation Fellows to Present posters at TRB 2019
Three Fellows from the Public Lands Transportation Fellows program had the opportunity to present posters highlighting their current projects: Corinne Jachelski presented on trail, bicycle, and
UTC Students Honored at TRB
The 2019 Transportation Research Board (TRB) Annual Meeting kicked off over the weekend in Washington, D.C. At the Council of University Transportation Center (CUTC) banquet on
Big Sky Transportation Grant Named Top News Story of 2018
Last week, Explore Big Sky published a special feature on its picks for the most important local news stories of the year. Top of the list
Huijser Interview on Wildlife Crossings
The Asheville (NC) Citizen Times interviewed WTI Research Scientist Marcel Huijser for the feature article “Bridges for Bears: Do Wildlife Corridors Work?” Marcel discusses wildlife crossing
Natalie WillwockWitte to present at TRB
Natalie will be presenting about her recent work; Characteristics & Reported Bicycle & Pedestrian Infrastructure for Communities of Less Than 10,000 People in Maine, Minnesota and
WTI Director Looks Forward to 2019, Launching New Projects and Hosting National Event
With the start of the new year, WTI Director Steve Albert sees a busy calendar ahead for himself and the organization as a whole – and
WTI Studies Small Town Public Transportation Options
WTI recently completed a public transportation feasibility study for the City of Lebanon, a community of approximately 15,000 people in southcentral Missouri. The City of Lebanon
Bozeman Commuter Project Launches Pilot Vanpool Program
Riders sought from Three Forks, Livingston and other nearby towns The Western Transportation Institute (WTI) in partnership with the City of Bozeman and Montana State University
Second Annual Summit Hosted by the National Center for Rural Road Safety a Success
The 2nd National Summit on Rural Road Safety (Savannah 2018) was a success! We were honored to have Ms. Brandye Hendrickson, Deputy Administrator at Federal Highway
Dr. Nic Ward Featured in The Spokesman – Review
The Spokesman – Review of Spokane, Washington interviewed Center Director, Dr. Nic Ward, about a recent survey done by the Washington Traffic Safety Commission and the
WTI Presents Implementation Tools and Solutions at NRITS Conference
WTI Researchers traveled to Fort McDowell, Arizona last week for the National Rural Intelligent Transportation Systems Conference and Exhibit, held in conjunction with the 25th Anniversary