Off Highway Vehicle (OHV)
Report
By Ryan Whitaker
Meeting of the
Recreation Committee of the Jackson Advisory Group, June 28, 2008.
OHV Group participants:
Steve Colombi,
Ryan Whitaker, Mark Hontou, Joye Silva & Joyce Blok. The other member who
attended the meeting supporting OHV recreation, but left before our discussion,
was Steve Dunlap.
OHV (ATV'S, DIRTBIKES,
MOTORIZED VEHICLES)
NEEDS:
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Motorized cycle trails for ATV's, dirt bikes, (possibly jeeps)
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Staging area with camping - parking for street vehicles, bathrooms, water,
trash/recycling facilities,
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Marked and maintained trails
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Ranger patrol (authority) - regulations according to state rules (sound, spark
arrestors, "quiet time" hours, etc.
RESULTS:
-
Revenue from campsites
- Gas
purchase = % to OHV (more revenue!)
- OHV
Registration (green sticker) - protect legal places to ride.
- Safe
environment for kids/families to ride (demonstrate legal v's illegal to set
good example for our youth)
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Exercise/skills for our children's health.
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Develop an appreciation for our environment by being responsible and legal
APPROPRIATE LOCATION:
- Less
impact to residential areas
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Adequate off road space that includes access for all
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Specific areas for NO motorized vehicles
- Will
share trails
MOTORIZED VEHICLE TRAIL MAINTENANCE:
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Volunteer groups to organize and maintain trail maintenance
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"Adopt a Trail" campaigns
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Access existing OHV funding for money needs