The Federal Highway Administration (FHWA) announced on December 20 the allocation of $125 million for wildlife crossing projects across 16 states, addressing the critical issue of wildlife-vehicle collisions on American roadways. The funding, part of the Wildlife Crossings Pilot Program created by the Bipartisan Infrastructure Law, supports 126 projects, including one Native American Tribe. “Too many Americans are injured or killed each year in crashes involving cars and wildlife, especially in rural areas—which is why our Department created the first-ever program dedicated to crossings that make roads and highways safer for both humans and wildlife,” U.S. Transportation Secretary Pete Buttigieg … Continue reading $125M to Combat 1.8M Annual Wildlife-Vehicle Collisions in 16 States