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:

• Motorized cycle trails for ATV's, dirt bikes, (possibly jeeps)
• Staging area with camping - parking for street vehicles, bathrooms, water, trash/recycling facilities,
• Marked and maintained trails
• 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)
• Exercise/skills for our children's health.
• Develop an appreciation for our environment by being responsible and legal

APPROPRIATE LOCATION:

• Less impact to residential areas
• Adequate off road space that includes access for all
• Specific areas for NO motorized vehicles
• Will share trails

MOTORIZED VEHICLE TRAIL MAINTENANCE:

• Volunteer groups to organize and maintain trail maintenance
• "Adopt a Trail" campaigns
• Access existing OHV funding for money needs