ATV Florida Forum

August, 2005 Newsletter

Recreational Trails Program

Miracles do happen in Washington, even in July!  After months of writing about it, we are pleased to report to you that the Congress has finally passed the highway authorization bill. This means the Recreational Trails Program has been reauthorized for five more years with an increase in authorized funding of $370,000,000.

This is a major accomplishment!  Many recreation groups have worked very hard to shepherd this program through a very lengthy reauthorization process.  The fact that RTP was not only reauthorized but also received a significant increase in authorized funding is very good news.  ARRA members have consistently been in touch with their Senators and Representatives urging support for RTP, and this hard work has finally paid off.  Congratulations to all who have supported this important program.

New Forest Service Report on OHV Recreation

Hot of the press, the Forest Service has just released a major study on OHV recreation.  This is an excellent report with a wealth of information.  OHV enthusiasts will find this to be a very good resource for OHV data.  The report is called:  Off Highway Vehicle Recreation in the United States, Regions and States.  To access this report, please go to this link: http://www.fs.fed.us/recreation/programs/ohv/OHV_final_report.pdf.

 

YAY!!! Glad to see that the big guys are finally helping us out a little... or at least getting the ball rolling. Now if only the local goverments would understand and start lending a hand as well. HOpefully this is the start of some wonderful and extremely needed changes to the current off roading issues.

Ashley, maybe by the time Scooter put your Quad together there be a place to ride... ;)  thanks Bigscrb 15 for the information ;)

Thanks for the info, Finally some good news for the sport