MoDOT, in collaboration with the Missouri Department of Conservation (MDC), obtained grant funding from the Federal Highway Administration (FHWA) Wildlife Crossing Pilot Program to conduct a statewide wildlife vehicle collision (WVC) hotspot study. The purpose of the study is to identify high WVC priority road segments for prioritization and development of mitigation measures to reduce WVCs and improving the safety of the traveling public while maintaining habitat connectivity. The study will also rank priority areas and develop site-specific recommendations for cost effective WVC mitigation at the top 10 road segments. Results from the study will provide a tool to evaluate potential safety improvements in future projects and further part of MoDOT’s mission to provide a world-class transportation system that is safe, innovative, reliable and dedicated to serving customers for a prosperous Missouri.
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The Technical Advisory Committee (TAC) consists of representatives from the following groups:
- MoDOT (https://www.modot.org/programs)
- Missouri Department of Conservation (https://mdc.mo.gov)
- Missouri State Highway Patrol (http://mshp.dps.missouri.gov/MSHPWeb/PatrolDivisions/FOB)
- Animal Road Crossing (ARC) Solutions (https://arc-solutions.org/)
- National Wildlife Federation (https://www.nwf.org/South-Central-Region)
- US Forest Service (https://www.fs.usda.gov/about-agency/wfwarp/wildlife)
- US Fish and Wildlife Service (https://www.fws.gov/office/missouri-ecological-services)
- US Geological Survey (https://www.usgs.gov/)
- National Park Service (www.nps.gov/orgs/rtca)
- Federal Highway Administration (https://highways.dot.gov/safety)
Study Milestones
September 2024
May 2025 Completion Target
October 2025 Completion Target
December 2025 Completion Target
February 2026 Completion Target