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Do wildlife crossings save money and cut animal crashes?
Original: Do wildlife crossings save money and reduce car-vs.-animal crashes? | Fact brief
A fact-check brief is examining whether wildlife crossings — bridges and tunnels built to let animals safely pass over or under roads — actually reduce vehicle-animal collisions and pay for themselves. Studies generally show such structures, combined with fencing, cut crashes substantially, though construction costs are high and savings depend on location and species affected.
Why now: Animal-vehicle collisions and infrastructure spending are recurring public concerns, prompting questions about whether crossings are cost-effective.
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- Do wildlife crossings save money and reduce car-vs.-animal crashes? | Fact brief · Portland Press Herald - Maine Sunday Telegram
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