Sanibel Conservation Officer Rachel Rainbolt last week presented the city council with three options for wildlife-crossing signs and traffic-calming strategies for Legion Curve on Sanibel-Captiva Road, a continuation of last month’s presentation on the wildlife mortality report.
Since 2022, the wildlife mortality report has documented more than 1,600 wildlife mortality events, including more than 1,200 native species. It underscores the ongoing need for clear, effective, and strategically placed alerts for motorists, Rainbolt said in her report.
Wildlife-crossing signage plays an important role in raising driver awareness, enhancing public safety, and supporting efforts to reduce wildlife-vehicle collisions on Sanibel’s roads. Research indicates that well-placed signs can help focus driver attention on known wildlife-crossing areas or corridors, and are most effective when paired with additional strategies, such as traffic-calming measures or seasonal, high-visibility alerts…