How wildlife crossings protect both animals and people

[@Jabberstax]

We need more crossings like these across every state.

[@brodriguez11000]

Funny thing is people have the same problem crossing these concrete rivers.

[@blake8510]

I appreciate the idea and maybe implementation in extreme cases if warranted, but the economics of building something like this just doesn’t make sense. There are a lot more people that need help. May sound like “whataboutism” but I can name a million things that should get funding first. This is a money pit from start to finish and her justification regarding genetic variance has a sprinkle of truth but she blows it way out of proportion. Makes it sound like they will go extinct tomorrow if they have to cross the road to mate. It’s also probably the biggest project of this lady’s career, so I’m assuming some bias is present. Animals cross at night, when other predators can’t see them. Also when there’s only a car per mile on the roadway. I just don’t see widespread economic or ecological benefit from this other than making policy makers look good, and paranoid naturists sleep better at night.

[@pinenkuo]

​@@blake8510every wildlife saved is worth every dollar spent!!

[@CormacHolland]

We desperately need them across North Carolina

[@janinechansons]

@@blake8510 Yeah, I can see your point. However, aren't we taking land from the animals to make our lives easier? Also, I believe the lady in the video said that there would be less accidents.

[@Lion_Heart_Zimbabwe]

Speaking as a Zimbabwean wildlife conservationist, all animals deserve to be treated with Kindness, Compassion and Respect. God bless the good people creating these natural, safe corridors.

[@DevinSamarin]

Compassion and respect, yes. But kindness? I'm not going to get involved in a wild animal's behavior. It's kind to feed wild animals but can end up being dangerous

[@Lion_Heart_Zimbabwe]

​​@DevinSamarin You always help an animal in need. Yes, city folk must be respectful and careful when dealing with wild animals. But one must always help an animal in need. No matter the species. That is the duty of every human being alive. Kindness, Compassion and Respect to animals is how things will be done

[@Lion_Heart_Zimbabwe]

​@mibz1117 Animals come first too, mate. Animals are not lesser than humans nor are humans superior. I wish you people would get it into your heads that Animals are sentient beings too who deserve kindness, compassion and respect too.

[@Lion_Heart_Zimbabwe]

​@mibz1117 May I remind you, people forget to help animals. Usually, it's let's help people with no thought for animals. Sorry, but your comment was ignorant. Animals come first, too. No one is left behind. Every humans' job is to help animals and be of service to animals just as they help people.

[@Lion_Heart_Zimbabwe]

Think about wild animals suffering from poachers ' snares as well as the wildlife traffiking. Think about domestic animals, mistreated and starving. If only you knew​, then you would not be so ignorant. God wants humanity to honour, love, be kind, compassionate and respectful to all animals, both wild and domestic.

[@elenaivanovski123]

It’s so nice to see some good news of humans working towards being more mindful of coexisting with animals

[@davidclark8543]

Amen! That's one of the ultimate humanitarian deeds we owe the world. And it begins with being thoughtful & realizing we are only one species and perhaps the most advanced, so to use our intellect to create long lasting advances for the good of our animals, we've made a positive impact.

[@susansands1]

Overpasses and underpases for animals have saved so many animals and people.

[@justmejenny7986]

These should be in abundance across the country.

[@seanpetaia]

Sorry but we can’t do that they needed $$$

[@BrianLockett]

​@@seanpetaiaWe can find ways to build these more cost-effectively, over time. We can do practically anything we put the proper time and choicest minds working on. If we can send probes flying past Pluto, we can improve things here on Earth, without breaking the bank. Besides, we waste _billions_ of tax dollars a year in the U.S. on miscellaneous and extraneous efforts. I once read that there was something like $30 million spent by the U.S. goverment studying "UFOs." Cutting costs is a matter of want-to and prioritization. This kind of effort matters more than finding "aliens" visiting Earth for vague photo-bombing.

[@seanpetaia]

@@BrianLockett well if our government help us all beside the wars outside our country

[@JamieM470]

@@BrianLockett SO true. We spent 916 Billion on wars in 2023 alone. Next year we're planning to gift 42.8 Billion to corrupt government officials in foreign countries, in addition to funding more foreign wars. I don't think many folks can wrap their heads around what a billion dollars is. For most of us, one million dollars would change our lives forever. One million x 1,000 = one billion.

[@TwilightMysts]

It has been decades since the US didn't have a year that "broke the bank". US spending isn't sustainable, and if we don't get it under control soon, we won't be able to provide food for our military, let alone fancy ships, a space program, or pretty skywalks for animals. I am not dissing on the project, just pointing out that we have much bigger problems that need dealt with.

[@Bricklinsv1970]

This should be mandatory for all roads!!

[@seanpetaia]

Mah IF they hade money $$$

[@SorenAlba54]

@@seanpetaia Yes, such things can only be possible if we have a significant amount of resources to begin with. Nevertheless, it takes time to make certain changes. It’s bitter work but the results are absolutely worth it and we have this video to prove it. Now, the steps for creating a better future can occur.

[@Monika-mh2je]

​@@seanpetaiathose lands originally belonged to the wild ,we took over.

[@elizabethvandecoevering6042]

@@SorenAlba54 In deed creating a better future should be our goal not what corrupt Politicians are trying to forced onto us after they have stolen so much of our works and ideas, and misued them for their own sick-minded self-centered personal and political gains and goals.

[@mi12no]

So should 3 lanes on both sides of freeways and interstates. But we can’t have it that good can we

[@captainnima]

Even as a kid I wondered why there were not bridges and tunnels for animals. I am glad to see they are doing this now, some 70 years late, but better late than never.

[@DoreenRobbins-ce7fz]

One of my favorite views when going over pass to Seattle. My granddaughter was in awe when I told her what the overpass was for.

[@Jackson-pu7gd]

haha that's pretty cute!

[@shadetree1175]

My mom was in 2 deer accidents when I was a kid just coming home from work. I’m so thankful she survived both. I’m so thankful these crossings are getting popular nowadays!

[@eddieg6436]

ANYTHING for these beautiful animals!!!

[@tracyjacoby2382]

Yes!!👍🥰

[@Shmancyfancy536]

You building it?

[@Tortilla.Reform]

@@Shmancyfancy536Why is your weird question relevant? They can be in a wheelchair, not building it, and supporting the project, all at the same time. Why so bitter and combative out of nowhere hahah

[@eddieg6436]

@@Shmancyfancy536 A lot of the bridge was privately funded (Leonardo DiCaprio foundation, for example). And yes, I contributed! Again, ANYTHING for the beautiful animals.

[@usnchief1339]

@@Shmancyfancy536 DA

[@JoshuaArroyo-mb9po]

This is going down on my list of most awesome things I've ever seen.

[@drabberfrog]

With how divided everyone is right now it's really nice to see something that literally everyone benefits from.

[@LobodArcis]

I've driven I-90 in Washington State for decades and still do as a tourist guide 3 to 4 times a week. These should have been implemented back in the 60's.

[@anuradhainamdar8967]

Some months ago I read a book named " Crossings: How ecology is shaping the future of our planet "by Ben Goldbarg, in the book I was introduced to the world of " World of wildlife crossing " I had not heard of this concept, it's a wonderful concept, it is saving the wildlife and at the same time helped commuters to use lengthy roads with out the deaths of animals ,such innovation are helpful.In India we hardly have wildlife crossing.

[@johnfigula]

What a beautiful story. We as humans have to provide and protect our wildlife as best as we can it is a priority

[@pibbitybibbity]

It’s embarrassing that humans didn’t have the foresight to see the need for these when the interstate system was initially built.

[@zachydrogeo]

Oh they did! They just didn’t care.

[@leanneadams2549]

Their minds were on the quick and now buck. Same as now. So I’m very surprised someone actually did this !

[@kevintan5497]

its probably because the interstates original purpose was to streamline logistics between military bases which the military didnt really bother to much with ecological future back then or now really

[@andrewbui8295]

when the interstate was being built at the time, Americans, including the POTUS at the time, just had WWI and WWII in mind. something something military vehicle transport blah blah, but they never cared about the animals.

[@efraim6960]

they were just simply ignored

[@tracyjacoby2382]

I agree that we need this in EVERY single State. Thank you for posting. The Animals have to deal with too many drivers who go way too fast in their cars.🥺🐾💓

[@steveconn]

With so many endangered species this is really God's work in wildlife preservation and breeding in the continental U.S. Great job!

[@edward2448]

Great idea. Every New construction should have this.

[@Lookiss790]

It's not good enough. Also... labeling these being as critters just doesn't sit well with me.

[@Tortilla.Reform]

@@Lookiss790You not being able to sit well isn’t sitting well with me

[@Lookiss790]

@@Tortilla.Reform Yeah at least for now I can at least sit and walk in peace without anyone destroying my home/habitat for a cheap commute even though it might look efficient.

[@ThoughtsonThoughtsandFeelings]

I can’t remember the last time I watched a full video ❤

[@breal7277]

Animal crossing should be standard part of highway building. One crossing for every one hundred miles seems reasonable.

[@christinequinn5355]

Exactly. If there are Federal or State dollars involved in a highway design, your suggestion SHOULD be inserted into the Standard Specification. Once the builders, estimators and civil engineers get used to this necessary stipulation being integrated into the project, they will get used to it, and start figuring it into the cost and schedule. Great suggestion.

[@MyMonsterguy]

I’d like to see the actual numbers on this. This is obviously an amazing thing we should be pushing. But I wonder if it would be more effective to use it on key bridges in high density zones and zones in need rather than create some odd rule that requires them every 100 miles.

[@jokerace8227]

It should depend on the ecosystem the road goes through. Some areas might require one every dozen miles or less to be effective. Island Park in Idaho is an example of one stretch where multiple wildlife crossings are probably required on a 30-40 miles stretch of Highway 20 in order to be truly effective.

[@willhorting5317]

"One crossing every one hundred miles". 🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣

[@carmelaszymanski8232]

THANK YOU CANADA'S FOR INTRODUCING THE USA FOR OUR BEAUTIFUL FAMILY OF ANIMALS.. ❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤

[@Gerrit65373]

The first overland wildlife crossings were constructed in France during the 1950s.[23] European countries including the Netherlands, Switzerland, Germany

[@aguerra1381]

Insurance companies should be the largest cotributors towards this endeavor. It is THEY who financially benefit the most!

[@AnomiliBeats1]

Dude only 150 people die a year due to these animals crossing roads. Meanwhile 50,000 people commit suicide yearly. This is a gross misspending of funds and in the event of a fire it will spread faster, longer, and be harder to contain.

[@aguerra1381]

@@AnomiliBeats1 Not that the two have anything to do with each other but how would you prevent that massive number of suicides?

[@bararobberbaron859]

@@AnomiliBeats1 God forbid you'd try to tackle 2 problems? The public good isn't a zero sum game. Or at the very least it shouldn't be.

[@i_found_it_4_you914]

Even those of Independents can support this. Saving human lives by adding these crossings are way more important than not having these crossing. As a bonus we help the wildlife stay diverse and wild. Great idea and great job to all those that make these crossings happen!

[@Nnamdi-wi2nu]

This kind of idea is heart touching, it shows that human being recognized nature and show due respect. Good job.

[@hrysivjt67]

This should be required in every state.

[@LJ_nowandalways]

Helping the environment helps yourself.

[@themosthip]

this is such important work that most people don't think about!

[@carmelaszymanski8232]

THANKS TO Pete Butteged.. People and Animals MATTER.. THANK YOU

[@MichaelKurse]

This project started in the Obama, and Trump administrations. So just stop.😒😒😒

[@raynash4748]

Wow.... a 1.00004848 second Google Search will direct you to 487,038 links showing your statement is a lie.

[@marvinmartin4692]

Luv luv hearing something positive in our country! We desperately need more positive stories such as this! Thank you!

[@rayrocher6887]

Thanks for saving the animals and people, less people panic crash because of deer, save the forests better highways

[@arpandey7043]

We really need these in Indian railroads so that elephants & other animals can migrate without dying from train collision especially in Assam & Duars hilly region👍🇮🇳

[@datboi449]

A win win for animals and people.

[@glyphic313]

Finally. Smart people implementing smart ideas that actually makes a difference

[@tys1646]

We need a lot of these in California

[@ilovehobos02]

This gives me hope.

[@AMPProf]

Tippity tippity

[@tjn2254]

Definitely a cool idea

[@AnyM4jorDude]

It great when people come together for the better of all kinds.

[@ryanjohnson3615]

Thanks Mayor Pete and everyone involved!

[@raynash4748]

Wow.... a 1.00004848 second Google Search will direct you to 487,038 links showing your statement is a lie. Animal bridges like this have been built long before Petey was a mayor.

[@mimim8532]

At least when you are different sides of the fence….Americans love animals! Thank God for that!

[@Mr808pocho]

“Why can’t we just tell the animals to cross where there’s less traffic”…..will never forget that radio interview!

[@Lion_Heart_Zimbabwe]

This is Higher Christ Consciousness kicking into gear. So happy to see humans being considerate, compassionate, kind and respectful to animals and wildlife. This is the future. Lots of love, light, blessings and kind thoughts from a wildlife conservationist in Zimbabwe 🇿🇼

[@210david52]

We have one of these in San Antonio TX. It's a huge park with lots of wildlife it's over a parkway. I'm glad this is being used for actual highways!

[@joesmith6972]

Wasn't expecting to see Dwight Schrute singing about a deceased mountain lion when I woke up this morning.

[@treeodore4369]

Being from Los Angeles I totally teared up once they mentioned P.22

[@buzzkillington1719]

This needs to be everywhere It’s heartbreaking to see all the wildlife trying to cross a highway that was actually their land It’s so great to see this Let’s have this everywhere

[@DemarcusQ]

One thing I used to think about is where do all the Animals go if we made a city in this random area of land, right next to us actually just pushed off into a corner somewhere.. Glad someone’s looking after the natural wildlife that’s survived longer than we have they’re somebody also.

[@quaidmciver172]

I love these wildlife crossings. Federal government funding needs to support this. It’s a safety issue.

[@kimrusso5272]

Thank you P22 and all the humans involved

[@java3416]

This is so wonderful! This needs to be common practice everywhere in the U.S. Seeing roadkill always breaks my heart.

[@haloguy420]

Love this! Looks so beautiful too. Brings me hope in humanity to see things like this

[@theck672]

Thank you for this story❣️ Please fund more of these animal crossings❣️

[@ebybeehoney]

This is so important. We need a lot of these in the Midwest

[@jackhackett80]

They were looking to do one across the Mississippi between Iowa-Illinois near the Quad Cities but I think the idea has been put on backburner for now. I agree, I think they are a great idea. I drove down to southern Missouri last week and saw dozens of armadillo that had been killed by cars and a few exploded deer with the odd possum or raccoon in between. Bad for all beings involved and seems like these bridges could be a massive help

[@christinequinn5355]

@@jackhackett80 Bean counters and "profit before all" sociopaths will ALWAYS scuttle what is for the true betterment of humanity and nature.

[@Kenikex]

P22 got all this started here in LA. He lived in Griffith Park among us for years all alone.

[@mlester72]

My hope and respect for humanity (already at an all-time low) ticked up a few points after watching this. Bravo.

[@Hottamales1]

Yes. I agree we need more crossings. We humans are invading some of their habitats and the least we can do is build “bridges” and safe crossing points so that all these animals can cross traffic safely and continue to thrive for our future generations.

[@DuangRungsaengchan]

Wildlife crossings are humane and compassionate projects. Bless you.🙏🙏🙏

[@gigih.9254]

This story is so hopeful and made me happy! I hope we do get crossings in every state.

[@judit1783]

In NH there is one underway from White Mnt National Forest to Randolph NH using busy Rte 2 to reduce accidents. It is a start. There are so many areas that would benefit from this type of project.

[@z0tw]

Needs to have crossing like these for at least every 10 miles.

[@henrikmanitski1061]

In Estonia, we're building at least 30 wildlife crossings on a new high-speed rail route of 213 km (132 miles), so one per 7 km (4.5 miles).

[@JakeLuke308]

New York State is building two of these in the next few years. One on The Adirondack Northway and another in a location to be determined. This is the only way to keep connectivity for habitat without closing roads.

[@raynash4748]

NYS needs a few dozen of these. FYI.... If anyone drives on I 84 in NY, you will notice most of the wildlife fence is missing or has trees laying on them. NYDOT states "We do not have $$$ in the budget to replace or repair the wildlife fence"

[@JakeLuke308]

@@raynash4748 Indeed they do need more, but these two are being paid for with mostly federal money. Hopefully more will follow.

[@randybrunet6740]

Beautiful work!

[@geroldbendix1651]

That's awesome, continue the nice work ❤

[@alvarocolindres4764]

🙏 glad we need to build more

[@rushfan1970]

This is amazing! Should have been mandatory with every major interstate built! This gives hope for the future at least!🙏🏼💖✌🏼

[@victory5784]

Need this in Atlanta also

[@TightyWhitieTrash]

I live close to the one being built in *Calabasas* on the 101 & it’s impressive how fast it’s taken shape. Even tho my 18 y/o blind/deaf dog was taken out of my backyard several years ago by a mountain lion. Not sure if it was P-22 or not 🤦🏼‍♂️😳

[@ChrisB01]

This has been done across the Netherlands where I live, it is extremely successful and not to mention gives a nice natural look when you're driving on the roads too

[@TheXshot]

Right. Even the thumbnail is from the EU. (Look at the style of semi trucks)

[@annemarieelizabethrosevolo4366]

I have known about critters crossings for the last few years. The most famous one I do know of is the one that connects the highway area, which connects to the Great Smoky Mountains that is in the North Carolina and Tennessee area.

[@jackiemansfield8325]

This is one of the reasons I still didn’t lose faith in humankind. What a great way to donate our fortunes for a better Planet. I highly appreciate the consideration for the Animals, as an avid Animal lover. This is the best video I watched this year so far… How much a project like that costs? I will donate my fortune to Animal causes and it would be great to do it while I’m alive and watching being done. What a purpose in life that would be.

[@theedinomex]

This is amazing 🤩🤩.. this is incredible 😊.. this is so beautiful, I hope we always have the population's support for these sorts of projects.

[@tobechukwuolumba7337]

This crossing on the 101 Freeway will make other future crossings in U.S. states happy.

[@DavidMiller-kf1ss]

Still think of that cougar. Rip.😢

[@breal7277]

Here's a volunteer opportunity.

[@ml_records4975]

This is a great project and hope other countries would do this

[@00085140]

In the Netherlands they have 68 overpass crossings like these called "Ecoduct" and around 600 wildlife crossings in total.

[@codymoe4986]

There are thousands across the US and Canada, what's your point?

[@WizardSoon]

Singapore have a successful wildlife highway crossing for a decade now. Glad that it was adopted in USA.

[@codymoe4986]

Check your history. Canada and the US have been building these for over 30 years now....

[@jicani]

Great work! Good to see people trying to help wildlife make it across the highways!

[@leanneadams2549]

Love this !! Finally people are starting to think forward to preserve! Instead of the quick and now !!

[@I82much2day-soudonthave2]

Finally, care for our nature.

[@johnclement9370]

Great news and steady progress for all the beautiful, Wonderful and amazing wild animals, O Joy!! :-)

[@felipericketts]

Doing what is needed to coexist with wildlife. That is an idea whose time has come. Maybe it will help us figure out how to get along with each other as well! 🙂

[@carolblissing851]

They've been doing this with cattle crossings for years and years and years ever since I was a small child and I'm 76 now. It's about time that they did it for wildlife, specifically for wildlife.

[@carlosrodriguez-xt1ug]

This is a beautiful thing to see.

[@jaece1256]

Need MORE Animal Crossing, please!! Got my 100% support 👍💙💙

[@AMPProf]

Google the canada ones they huge

[@ap70621]

I-78 has a few of these in North Jersey.

[@elizabethvandecoevering6042]

In deed we need more Wildlife Crossings that protects both Animals and People.

[@Random.ChanneI]

Glad to see that the USA is finally catching up on this idea

[@codymoe4986]

Catching up to whom? Lemme guess, YOUR country where YOU helped build them?

[@ernst91]

America has been building these for at least 25 years.

[@gracie2298]

Nature 1st!

[@GodwinIsaac]

These should be a standard for any new roadways being built around the world

[@LeafHuntress]

Uhm, they're building ecoducts in the Netherlands for ages. The first one was apparently in France in the 50s. I'm pretty certain that the image shown at 6:00 which is also used in the thumbnail is in the Netherlands. nl.wikipedia.org/wiki/Ecopassage

[@GodwinIsaac]

@@LeafHuntress love that!

[@codymoe4986]

@leifhuntrees...Uhm, "they are building ecoducts for ages"?

[@LeafHuntress]

@@codymoe4986 A writing technique known as "hyperbole". Highways as we know them today have been around for less than a hundred years. So of course the "for ages" was meant to convey "a very long time but i don't know for quite how long." That's why in the very next sentence i gave the info that i did know; first one was in France in the 50s. These things have several names, personally i prefer the term ecoduct, as it mirrors an aquaduct & the original Roman aquaducts must've been used by some species to traverse the landscape.

[@ryanh603]

I drive over the Snoqualmie Pass crossing many times a week, beautiful crossing.

[@MatChew75]

Using old overpasses and letting them grow over or just building one and letting it grow over for that purpose couldn't be a better thing I mean this is their world we're just living in it

[@kevinhoward3465]

This is absolutely 100% worth my tax dollars! Please please please continue doing this work! I’m going to start writing my state and city representatives! God bless you all associated with this amazing work. Co-existence is the only way forward!!!!

[@hjvdb6829]

Wonder full example of humans living in harmony with animals as much as possible

[@joaquinperez9146]

Houston recently added a huge wildlife crossing in Memorial Park, which is inside the loop and just a few miles from downtown. It is stunning and also pedestrian friendly, so everyone benefits in the middle of this traffic congested city!

[@DualStupidity]

This gives me hope. Born in Florida and I don't think I've gone a single drive without seeing a corpse on the side of the road.

[@kramnoslaw4474]

This is amazing we need those through out the country it would make a big big difference in the animal population.

[@Because_alex]

I think this is something everyone can agree is good. Animals deserve a place to safely access their land, and people will have fewer collisions. Win for all

[@DougGrinbergs]

2:29 Parks Canada a wildlife crossing leader 👍 2:53 U.S. 1500 crossings in 43 states. 3:17 LA area Annenberg crossing under construction 4:06 P22 5:22 DOT Sec. Pete

[@thcenterprisellc112]

I love when these are talked about they are so important

[@keithfaulk1354]

There should be more of these made for the safety of people and animals !! ❤❤

[@deep-fried-zombie699]

Dear Lord, we need these in western Pennsylvania.

[@barbaramarciani9453]

Wonderful idea! Every state should build these! So important!