It is beautiful to see wildlife while driving all over New York State but there hasn't been a whole lot of protection. Now a new act that was passed allows more safety for wildlife and drivers on the roadways across New York State.
Moose and deer don’t like to use crosswalks. Raccoons are prolific J-walkers. Squirrels can’t make up their minds. And there are no lights flashing when an opossum crosses traffic.
The act will require that the state Department of Transportation examines roadways for “potential wildlife crossings to improve wildlife habitat connectivity, reduce wildlife vehicle collisions, and increase public safety,” according to a press release.