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PaOHV Alert-the next General Membership conference call meeting is scheduled for Tuesday, June 18 at 5:30 p.m. Questions can be directed to Don McClure at
s-marc@pa.net or 717-920-1312.
PaOHV Alert-Good News, Funding Stream Safe
Last week, PaOHV issued an advisory alerting members to Senate legislation which on preliminary analysis appeared to jeopardize the ATV restricted receipts account. Language in the bill seemed to point toward ATV registration fees being diverted to urban mass transit. Since this was an initial assessment, the Association did not call on members to take immediate action to afford the Association the opportunity to fully evaluate the bill. The Association sought to make members aware of the issue in anticipation of mobilization if necessary.
We are excited to report that further analysis shows that current funding streams will remain intact and unchanged. Language elsewhere in law protects the restricted receipts account, thus ATV registration money will continue to be reserved for ATV use. PaOHV extends its thanks to Senator John Rafferty and his staff for their willingness to help clarify this portion of the bill.
The legislation does propose fee increases. The association continues to seek clarity on how fees will be assessed and how the dollars raised will be distributed. Further notices will be sent accordingly as information becomes available.
The Pennsylvania Off-Highway Vehicle Association
The Pennsylvania Off-Highway Vehicle Association (PAOHV) is an independent incorporated association organized by OHV enthusiasts and businesses to fight for the rights of Off-Highway users. PaOHV is recognized by statute by the Pennsylvania Department of Conservation and Natural Resources as the sole/official voice of ATV/Trail Bike community. PaOHV holds representation on the Snowmobile/ATV Advisory Committee (SAAC).
PaOHV's Mission
- Promote legislation with the purpose of developing and maintaining trails.
- Become instrumental and influential in interactions with land managers.
- Defend the OHV community against discriminating legislation and regulation.
- Provide assistance for legislation favorable to trail and open space recreation.
- Foster camaraderie among motorized OHV and all recreational trail user groups.
- Provide a medium for the dissemination of information relating to the OHV industry.
- Provide educational opportunities related to OHV use.
- Promote research pertaining to compatibility of OHV and environmental resources.
PaOHV Alert-next General Membership conference call is scheduled for Tuesday, June 18 at 5:30 p.m. Questions can be directed to Don McClure at
s-marc@pa.net or 717-920-1312.
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Important Notice:
Help PaTRA Protect the Trails in the Bald Eagle State Forest!
The Pa. Trail Riders Association was formed in 1973, and it has been a loyal supporter of PaOHV since its inception. Their membership is passionate about the trail system in the Bald Eagle State Forest in central Pennsylvania, and the volunteer effort they put forth in the forest is legendary. The improvements PaTRA is making to the system, and other factors, are leading to a substantial increase in the number of riders enjoying the trails. Unfortunately, complaints from other users have increased as well.
PaTRA recently met with the DCNR to discuss the work PaTRA members have been doing in the Seven Mountains/Shade Mountain areas. It was then that they learned of the user conflict issue. PaTRA is working closely with DCNR and Bald Eagle staff members to solve the problem, and they ask that the following guidelines be taken seriously: 1. Be mindful of other user groups...particularly hunters during the season.
2. Non-licensed dirt bikers riding the Shade Mountain trails need to make certain their exhaust system is quiet, and is equipped with a U.S. Forest System approved spark arrester.
3. The phrase PaTRA lives by is "Ride With Respect". Make sure you do the same.
Motorcyclists currently have no restrictions on when they can ride in the Bald Eagle State Forest. Keep it that way by respecting the rights of others who share the forest with you. Thank you!
To learn more about PaTRA...their history, their events, and the great things they do, go to www.patrailriders.org.
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