Since the Corridor is crossed by a number of roads (e.g., Colima, Hacienda, Harbor, the 57 and 91 freeways) don these roads make it impossible for animals to cross?
All of these roads, to a greater or lesser extent, do provide a barrier to wildlife movement. Restoration of movement potential needs to occur on several roads to cut down on road kill. Yet motivated by an internal drive to find their own way in the world, animals can and do cross these roads either through culverts or at street level. There are very large underpasses that the animals can use at the 57 and 91 freeways. Colima Road also has an underpass (on the old Chevron property) although it is somewhat narrow for optimal movement. Because Hacienda Road is not a wide street it does not provide the same barrier as larger streets. In addition there is a small culvert under the road that some small animals use. The most challenging crossing was at Harbor Blvd. The width, volume of traffic and speed on Harbor caused many animals to be killed each year. A new undercrossing was just completed in June 2006. Wildlife biologists predicted it would take up to six months for deer to use the und
