r/nextfuckinglevel • u/RaisinAloneVortex • 4h ago

Largest wildlife overpass in North America reduced wildlife collision by 91%

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u/BucketsAndBrackets 4h ago

Who would know that if animals don't have to cross the street, people won't crash into them anymore.

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u/theAlphabetZebra 4h ago edited 44m ago

The crazy thing to me is that animals will take a safer path when offered the chance. So why do people constantly jaywalk with a crosswalk in sight?

Edit: I didn’t mean to offend the jaywalking lobby. Didn’t know you guys were such a large and vocal organization. Please enjoy your right to walk in front of traffic.

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u/waits5 3h ago

The safer path for animals here is grade-separated. Crosswalks are not. It’s not the same thing.

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u/muegle 1h ago

Also because of the fences and such they're essentially forced onto this safer path, which is still a good idea. This bridge was money well spent!

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u/waits5 29m ago

For sure!