Intelligent Infrastructure - Crash Prevention & Safety - Animal Warning Animal Warning http://www.itsoverview.its.dot.gov/Options.asp?System=CPS&SubSystem=AWS&Tech=Animal ITS Benefits >> An animal detection system with the warning lights activated resulted in 1.52 mi/h lower vehicle speeds (compared to warning lights off) for passenger cars and pick-ups.09/30/2011 01:18:49 PMhttp://www.itsbenefits.its.dot.gov/its/benecost.nsf/SummID/B2011-00752?OpenDocument&Query=HomeITS Benefits >> In Switzerland, an animal warning system installed at 7 sites decreased collisions with large animals by more than 80 percent.05/02/2008 12:08:37 PMhttp://www.itsbenefits.its.dot.gov/its/benecost.nsf/SummID/B2008-00521?OpenDocument&Query=HomeITS Costs >> The costs to plan, purchase, install, and operate and maintain an animal detection system on a one-mile section of roadway have been estimated at $31,300 per year.04/23/2008 01:19:06 PMhttp://www.itscosts.its.dot.gov/its/benecost.nsf/SummID/SC2008-00140?OpenDocument&Query=HomeITS Lessons >> Carefully select vendors and develop contracts for animal detection systems. 01/04/2008 02:13:55 PMhttp://www.itslessons.its.dot.gov/its/benecost.nsf/Lesson?OpenForm&05673844CDA65AA38525739800573492^HomeITS Lessons >> Thoroughly test, evaluate, and maintain animal detections systems.01/04/2008 02:13:51 PMhttp://www.itslessons.its.dot.gov/its/benecost.nsf/Lesson?OpenForm&A40305E71EF6284D852573980055C242^HomeITS Lessons >> Ensure public familiarity with animal detection systems by displaying signs so that they are easily understood and by providing basic system information prior to deployment.01/04/2008 02:13:48 PMhttp://www.itslessons.its.dot.gov/its/benecost.nsf/Lesson?OpenForm&D24D28428F59267285257398004EF30F^HomeITS Lessons >> Consider dynamic natural conditions and surrounding landscapes when selecting technologies for animal detection system deployments.01/04/2008 02:13:43 PMhttp://www.itslessons.its.dot.gov/its/benecost.nsf/Lesson?OpenForm&39CA59F658368F0D85257398004DCA56^HomeNew Lessons Database Entry >> Find innovative funding resources to help finance management and operations (M&O) strategies and ITS.10/11/2006 12:13:40 PMhttp://www.itslessons.its.dot.gov/its/benecost.nsf/Lesson?OpenForm&ADD62E2288FBD36D8525707E0061C4CC