AB902 mandates wildlife connectivity measures for transportation projects in California.

AB902 requires metropolitan planning organizations and regional transportation agencies to implement measures to remediate barriers to wildlife connectivity within their regions, particularly on transportation infrastructure. The bill mandates that lead agencies incorporate wildlife passage features into transportation infrastructure projects that may significantly impair wildlife connectivity, particularly in areas identified as having high terrestrial connectivity. This requirement applies to projects with a project initiation phase beginning on or after January 1, 2026.

AB902 mandates wildlife connectivity measures for transportation projects in California.

AB902 requires metropolitan planning organizations and regional transportation agencies to implement measures to remediate barriers to wildlife connectivity within their regions, particularly on transportation infrastructure. The bill mandates that lead agencies incorporate wildlife passage features into transportation infrastructure projects that may significantly impair wildlife connectivity, particularly in areas identified as having high terrestrial connectivity. This requirement applies to projects with a project initiation phase beginning on or after January 1, 2026.