You know those deer crossing signs?

Pete Zicato · 09-20-2013, 10:19 AM

How do the deer know to cross there?

Well it turns out these guys in Redmond Washington know.

lumberjim · 09-20-2013, 10:54 AM

Sounds like they don't, if you read the article. Seems like they should put the bridge in a place where deer are actually being hit.

Pa could use one between Valley Forge Park and the VF service stop on the pa turnpike. There is almost always a pink smear on the road there.

Lamplighter · 09-20-2013, 11:07 AM

The cougars all voted in favor of the new bridge and the funneling fences.
Male cougars have agreed to round up on the west side, female cougars will cover the east side.
No gay or black cougars would be permitted to hunt within 2 miles of the bridge.

There were many arguments over the height of the side-fences,
but it was unanimous that luscious deer-food plantings on the bridge
would be maintained by the Washington Dept of Transportation.

Perry Winkle · 09-20-2013, 11:25 AM

If they put wildlife crossings up in Montana the custom grill guard industry would collapse and that would obviously be unacceptable.

But seriously, there's evidence that bears, mountain lions and ungulates (moose/deer/elk) will learn to use bridges/tunnels.

I haven't had luck finding the article I read that had tons of pictures, but here's something relevant: http://www.montana.edu/news/12062/ms...hway-crossings

glatt · 09-20-2013, 11:37 AM

I first saw these things in France in the 80's. It was amazing. And I understand they really work. Doesn't take long for the animals to find and use them.

footfootfoot · 09-20-2013, 12:11 PM

I think you've got the cart before the horse. They put them where the deer cross in the first place.

BigV · 09-20-2013, 12:50 PM

it's in a location to the east of Microsoft's main campus. The area moving east from the campus is very lush with open space and stands of trees. The road in question is heavily traveled every day, one of only two main arteries from the eastern areas where people live to the centers of commerce to the west. the deer bridge is only a part of a larger road improvement package. Here are the coordinates for the location of the overpass 47.698931,-122.030339 I can't easily find a way to make a direct link to google maps, but if you enter those coordinates in the maps search box, it will take you to the right spot.

here's another link to the larger road improvement project.

http://www.redmond-reporter.com/news/216820281.html

Gravdigr · 09-24-2013, 04:36 PM

Here's the Google Maps link of which BigV spoke.

BigV · 09-26-2013, 04:07 PM

awww, thanks man! I learned something from your post!

Lamplighter · 10-23-2013, 10:59 AM

Yet another teacher has been shot and killed.

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Teacher Unions should go on strike for "hazard pay" just to be a teacher.

sexobon · 10-24-2013, 12:04 AM

I'm sorry to hear that; but, teachers aren't supposed to be using the deer crossings.

xoxoxoBruce · 10-24-2013, 10:30 AM

And another teacher was carved up with a box cutter in MA.

Lamplighter · 10-24-2013, 11:44 AM

Yes, we need to add a Part B to the 2nd Amendment, to protect the Right to Own box cutters.

lumberjim · 10-24-2013, 02:02 PM

Box cutters don't kill people. Boxes kill people. Wait, actually, boxes create people. Nevermind.

BigV · 10-24-2013, 03:03 PM

I think the boxes hold people, it's getting stabbed in the box that creates the people, amirite?

09-20-2013, 10:19 AM	#1
Pete Zicato Turns out my CRS is a symptom of TMB. Join Date: Jan 2010 Location: Chicago suburbs Posts: 2,916	You know those deer crossing signs? How do the deer know to cross there? Well it turns out these guys in Redmond Washington know. __________________ Talk nerdy to me.

09-20-2013, 10:54 AM	#2
lumberjim I can hear my ears Join Date: Oct 2003 Posts: 25,571	Sounds like they don't, if you read the article. Seems like they should put the bridge in a place where deer are actually being hit. Pa could use one between Valley Forge Park and the VF service stop on the pa turnpike. There is almost always a pink smear on the road there. __________________ This body holding me reminds me of my own mortality Embrace this moment, remember We are eternal, all this pain is an illusion ~MJKeenan Last edited by lumberjim; 09-20-2013 at 11:41 AM.

09-20-2013, 12:11 PM	#6
footfootfoot To shreds, you say? Join Date: Aug 2004 Location: in the house and on the street-how many, many feet we meet! Posts: 18,449	I think you've got the cart before the horse. They put them where the deer cross in the first place. __________________ The internet is a hateful stew of vomit you can never take completely seriously. - Her Fobs

09-20-2013, 12:50 PM	#7
BigV Goon Squad Leader Join Date: Nov 2004 Location: Seattle Posts: 27,063	it's in a location to the east of Microsoft's main campus. The area moving east from the campus is very lush with open space and stands of trees. The road in question is heavily traveled every day, one of only two main arteries from the eastern areas where people live to the centers of commerce to the west. the deer bridge is only a part of a larger road improvement package. Here are the coordinates for the location of the overpass 47.698931,-122.030339 I can't easily find a way to make a direct link to google maps, but if you enter those coordinates in the maps search box, it will take you to the right spot. here's another link to the larger road improvement project. http://www.redmond-reporter.com/news/216820281.html __________________ Be Just and Fear Not.

09-24-2013, 04:36 PM	#8
Gravdigr The Un-Tuckian Join Date: Apr 2007 Location: South Central...KY that is Posts: 39,517	Here's the Google Maps link of which BigV spoke. __________________ These statements have not been evaluated by the FDA, EPA, FBI, DEA, CDC, or FDIC. These statements are not intended to diagnose, cause, treat, cure, or prevent any disease. If you feel you have been harmed/offended by, or, disagree with any of the above statements or images, please feel free to fuck right off.

09-20-2013, 11:07 AM	#3
Lamplighter Person who doesn't update the user title Join Date: Jun 2010 Location: Bottom lands of the Missoula floods Posts: 6,402	The cougars all voted in favor of the new bridge and the funneling fences. Male cougars have agreed to round up on the west side, female cougars will cover the east side. No gay or black cougars would be permitted to hunt within 2 miles of the bridge. There were many arguments over the height of the side-fences, but it was unanimous that luscious deer-food plantings on the bridge would be maintained by the Washington Dept of Transportation.

09-20-2013, 11:25 AM	#4
Perry Winkle Esnohplad Semaj Ton Join Date: Feb 2005 Location: A little south of sanity Posts: 2,259	If they put wildlife crossings up in Montana the custom grill guard industry would collapse and that would obviously be unacceptable. But seriously, there's evidence that bears, mountain lions and ungulates (moose/deer/elk) will learn to use bridges/tunnels. I haven't had luck finding the article I read that had tons of pictures, but here's something relevant: http://www.montana.edu/news/12062/ms...hway-crossings

09-20-2013, 11:37 AM	#5
glatt ™ Join Date: Jul 2003 Location: Arlington, VA Posts: 27,717	I first saw these things in France in the 80's. It was amazing. And I understand they really work. Doesn't take long for the animals to find and use them.

09-26-2013, 04:07 PM	#9
BigV Goon Squad Leader Join Date: Nov 2004 Location: Seattle Posts: 27,063	awww, thanks man! I learned something from your post! __________________ Be Just and Fear Not.

10-23-2013, 10:59 AM	#10
Lamplighter Person who doesn't update the user title Join Date: Jun 2010 Location: Bottom lands of the Missoula floods Posts: 6,402	Yet another teacher has been shot and killed. Teacher Unions should go on strike for "hazard pay" just to be a teacher.

10-24-2013, 12:04 AM	#11
sexobon I love it when a plan comes together. Join Date: Oct 2009 Posts: 9,793	I'm sorry to hear that; but, teachers aren't supposed to be using the deer crossings.

10-24-2013, 10:30 AM	#12
xoxoxoBruce The future is unwritten Join Date: Oct 2002 Posts: 71,105	And another teacher was carved up with a box cutter in MA. __________________ The descent of man ~ Nixon, Friedman, Reagan, Trump.

10-24-2013, 11:44 AM	#13
Lamplighter Person who doesn't update the user title Join Date: Jun 2010 Location: Bottom lands of the Missoula floods Posts: 6,402	Yes, we need to add a Part B to the 2nd Amendment, to protect the Right to Own box cutters.

10-24-2013, 02:02 PM	#14
lumberjim I can hear my ears Join Date: Oct 2003 Posts: 25,571	Box cutters don't kill people. Boxes kill people. Wait, actually, boxes create people. Nevermind. __________________ This body holding me reminds me of my own mortality Embrace this moment, remember We are eternal, all this pain is an illusion ~MJKeenan

10-24-2013, 03:03 PM	#15
BigV Goon Squad Leader Join Date: Nov 2004 Location: Seattle Posts: 27,063	I think the boxes hold people, it's getting stabbed in the box that creates the people, amirite? __________________ Be Just and Fear Not.

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