San Antonio, TX is home to the largest U.S. wildlife overpass. Studies say wildlife bridges can reduce animal- car accidents by 80%.
The overpass connects 2 sections of the Phil Hardberger Park.
Funding sources for the wildlife bridge:
- $10 million in private funding
- City voters approved a $13 million bond
Similar bridges are planned for Houston and Los Angeles.
Wildlife bridges originated in France in the 1950s .
Route Fifty | The Largest Wildlife Bridge in the U.S. Opens in San Antonio