PREVENTING COLLISIONS WITH DEER | PROVINCE OF OVERIJSSEL
GOALS OF THE PROJECT:
- Better understand roe deer collisions and fauna management in Overijssel
- Analyse relevant provincial data (land use, road use, wildlife impact, etc.)
- Provide recommendations to reduce deer-vehicle collisions
- Advise on improved warning systems for motorists in high-risk areas
Timeline
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BACKGROUND & DESCRIPTION:
Overijssel is home to an estimated 10,000 roe deer, and the number of traffic collisions involving them is rising, especially in specific areas such as Southwest Twente. In response, the Province of Overijssel engaged a student team from DesignLab to carry out a ten-week project focused on understanding and preventing these incidents.
The students analysed a wide variety of data provided by the province, including wildlife strikes, land use, tree density, agricultural crops, and traffic patterns. Initial recommendations include more targeted warnings for drivers in areas with high collision risk.
The project was conducted in close collaboration with the Faunabeheereenheid Overijssel, and further refinement of the results is underway. County researchers have expressed interest in repeating the student analysis annually to strengthen their insights.
This work demonstrates DesignLab’s capacity to engage in meaningful, result-oriented student projects with a social impact, using a transdisciplinary approach and responsible design methods.
CONSORTIUM:
- Province of Overijssel
- Faunabeheereenheid Overijssel
- DreamTeam
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