Abstract
Bats’ use of bridges is well documented. With more bat species being added to the endangered species list, this is a significant issue for maintenance, rehabilitation, and replacement. From defining bat species using specific bridges to monitoring bat use through in-depth analysis, several techniques can facilitate USFWS coordination and ensure negative impacts to endangered species are avoided or minimized throughout transportation improvements. This session will detail these techniques and approaches and educate transportation planners on best practices.
Session Number
88
Session Title
Bats and Bridges: What You Need to Know
Track Title
Bridges
Location
STEW 206
Date of Version
March 2023
Recommended Citation
Yeager, Rusty and DuPont, Jason, "Bats and Bridges: What You Need to Know" (2023). Purdue Road School. 74.
https://docs.lib.purdue.edu/roadschool/2023/presentations/74
Start Date
3-15-2023 11:00 AM
End Date
3-15-2023 11:50 AM
Included in
Bats and Bridges: What You Need to Know
STEW 206
Bats’ use of bridges is well documented. With more bat species being added to the endangered species list, this is a significant issue for maintenance, rehabilitation, and replacement. From defining bat species using specific bridges to monitoring bat use through in-depth analysis, several techniques can facilitate USFWS coordination and ensure negative impacts to endangered species are avoided or minimized throughout transportation improvements. This session will detail these techniques and approaches and educate transportation planners on best practices.
