More than 80% fewer animal collisions.
Thatās what happened at Banff with one smart decision.
When the Trans-Canada Highway first ran through Banff National Park in the 1950s, no one expected it would become such a busy route.
But traffic increased, and so did wildlife deaths.
Thatās when Parks Canada made a decision.
They built a series of wildlife overpasses and underpasses.
(Take a look at the image below shared by Dario Berrebi)
Now these crossings have cut animal vehicle collisions by more than 80%.
For elk and deer? Over 96%.
These passes are more than just concrete.
Theyāre extensions of the forest built with soil, trees, and native vegetation to mimic natural surroundings.
And animals use them regularly.
The business lesson?
When systems arenāt working, donāt just patch them, redesign them.
Make it easier for the right outcomes to happenā¦ naturally.
Image credit: Global Youth Movement
ā»ļø Share this with your network today.
š Follow me for more content on manufacturing, sustainability & environmental impact.
Thatās what happened at Banff with one smart decision.
When the Trans-Canada Highway first ran through Banff National Park in the 1950s, no one expected it would become such a busy route.
But traffic increased, and so did wildlife deaths.
Thatās when Parks Canada made a decision.
They built a series of wildlife overpasses and underpasses.
(Take a look at the image below shared by Dario Berrebi)
Now these crossings have cut animal vehicle collisions by more than 80%.
For elk and deer? Over 96%.
These passes are more than just concrete.
Theyāre extensions of the forest built with soil, trees, and native vegetation to mimic natural surroundings.
And animals use them regularly.
The business lesson?
When systems arenāt working, donāt just patch them, redesign them.
Make it easier for the right outcomes to happenā¦ naturally.
Image credit: Global Youth Movement
ā»ļø Share this with your network today.
š Follow me for more content on manufacturing, sustainability & environmental impact.
