Proposed wildlife crossings in Jackson, Wyoming
2019 ballot proposal in Jackson, Wyoming, US
Many animal migration patterns are still intact in the greater Jackson area due to the large quantity of protected land. Large animals such as elk, mule deer, and pronghorn have separate winter and summer habitats and are moving in the spring and fall. Elk, moose, and other large animals also converge in the low-lying areas around Jackson during the winter months to escape deep snow at higher elevations. All of this movement increases the likelihood of wildlife-vehicle collisions on roads.
Jackson and Teton County have recorded over 5,000 wildlife–vehicle collisions since 1990. As a result, the Western Transportation Institute (WTI) was tasked with completing a report to examine the feasibility of a wildlife-crossing master plan. In May 2018, the WTI and Teton County published the Teton County Wildlife Crossing Master Plan. The master plan studied and identified seven highway segments suitable for wildlife crossings and other vehicle-collision mitigation. These highways include U.S. Route 191 (US 191), US 26, US 89, US 26, Wyoming Highway 220 (WYO 22) and WYO 390.
Overview
From 2010 to 2018, 43 animal species were recorded in Teton County's wildlife–vehicle collision database.
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