ROADS, RAILS AND THE ENVIRONMENT: WILDLIFE AT THE INTERSECTION IN CANADA'S WESTERN MOUNTAINS

The Canadian Pacific Railway (CPR) and Trans-Canada Highway (TCH) form a primary transportation route linking the Pacific Coast with the rest of Canada. This west-east Trans-Canada Corridor (TCC) crosses the Canadian Cordillera in British Columbia and adjacent Alberta. Both the CPR and the TCH are primary transportation routes in terms of traffic volumes and tonnage. The TCC through the mountains has a history of wildlife-transportation conflicts. As the highway and railway expand capacity, these issues are likely to intensify both individually and collectively. In this paper, the authors provide a perspective on the challenge presented by the intersection of a national transportation corridor with the Columbia and Rocky Mountains from a wildlife conservation point-of-view. They conclude by suggesting ways to integrate wildlife issues with other aspects of highway and railway operation.

Language

  • English

Media Info

  • Features: References;
  • Pagination: p. 39-45

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Filing Info

  • Accession Number: 00745653
  • Record Type: Publication
  • Report/Paper Numbers: FHWA-PD-96-041
  • Files: TRIS, USDOT, STATEDOT
  • Created Date: Jan 30 1998 12:00AM