Bill
AB 902
AB 902 requires California transportation projects to assess and mitigate wildlife movement barriers through crossings or design modifications, balancing infrastructure development with habitat connectivity.
AB 902 requires California transportation agencies to assess and mitigate barriers to wildlife movement when planning and constructing transportation projects. The bill mandates consideration of wildlife crossing needs and potentially requires funding or design modifications to reduce habitat fragmentation caused by roads and highways.
Wildlife populations increasingly face fragmentation from infrastructure development, which restricts genetic diversity, prevents migration, and increases vehicle-wildlife collisions. Integrating wildlife considerations into transportation planning could reduce ecological damage while potentially increasing public safety by decreasing animal-vehicle incidents on roadways.
Compiled from official sources — confirm details with the bill’s official record.
Sign in to ask a question.
