| Title: |
The Effectiveness of Deer Advisory Messages on VDOT's Changeable Message Signs:Phase II |
| Contact: |
Bridget M. Donaldson
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| Project No.: |
110606 |
| Target Date: |
10/01/2018 |
| Abstract: |
Following recommendations from an earlier VTRC study, in 2015 VDOT began to post animal advisory messages on the changeable message signs along I-64 in the Afton Mountain area in response to observations of frequent deer-vehicle collisions (DVCs) and high roadside deer activity in this area, particularly in the fall months. A followup limited scope study was recently conducted that suggested this approach might have had a positive impact on vehicle speeds and DVCs. The purpose of the study is to conduct more extensive analysis of speed and crash data on this segment of I-64 to more conclusively determine the effects that the deer advisory messages have on reducing DVCs. |
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