Alaska's Moose Safety Study: $689K Investment

The Alaska Department of Transportation is addressing a significant issue on the Glenn Highway, a busy route between Anchorage and Wasilla, where moose-vehicle collisions are frequent. Theyve launched a two-year study, seeking a contractor to analyze crash data and propose solutions. The highway, which sees 59,000 daily drivers, runs through prime moose habitat, leading to 119 reported crashes between 2014 and 2022, with 33% causing injuries. The study aims to identify mitigation measures, like vegetated overpasses or improved wildlife tracking systems, with an estimated cost of $689,000, mostly funded by a federal grant. The goal is to submit a final report with recommendations by 2028. DNN | The Daily News Now! The world’s first global local news network. Every city. Every story. AI powered. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.