Noise associated with highway vehicular traffic has long been recognized as contributing to wildlife avoidance zones adjacent to highways, where traffic may become a “moving fence” that creates an impermeable…
Research problem statement – Cured in place (CIP) pipe replacement can have severe environmental effects on workers as well as aquatic resources because of the use of the toxic styrene.…
TERI Database Administrator Notes. Not recommended at present time by 2009 Natural Systems Subcommittee. The Massachusetts Division of Fisheries and Wildlife (DFW) is in the process of developing an innovative,…
The Massachusetts Division of Fisheries and Wildlife (DFW) is engaged in an innovative, collaborative effort with the Massachusetts Highway Department (MassHighway) to understand and lessen the effects of existing and…
The United States Congress in 1991 designated certain highway corridors of national significance to be included in the National Highway System under the Intermodal Surface Transportation Efficiency Act (ISTEA). Corridor…
The safety and maintainece of Idaho’s road and highway bridges is essential and their regular inspection, rennovation, and replacement is an important responsibility of the Transportation Department. Incidently and unintentionally,…
TERI Database Administrator Notes. Not recommended at present time by 2009 Natural Systems Subcommittee. Along Route 20 from Ashton to the Montana border in eastern Idaho motorists are threatened by…
Idaho has mapped approximately 315 wildlife linkages associated with its road and highway system using expert opinion workshops and a rapid assessment protocol. Of these, 37 have been identified as…
Idaho’s topography requires that its roads and highways system cross a large number of waters. Each of these crossings represents not only a design challenge in terms of road and…
TERI Database Administrator Notes. Not recommended at present time by 2009 Natural Systems Subcommittee. FHWA is currently establishing a 100 acre native grassland planting along I-35. We do not have…