AMA PRESS RELEASE
G00030 Contact: Bill
Kresnak
Sept. 19, 2000
Phone: (614) 856-1900
For Immediate Release
Fax: (614) 856-1920
Tennessee Seeking Comments on Creating OHV Program
PICKERINGTON, Ohio -- Tennessee is considering creating an off-highway
vehicle (OHV) program and is accepting public comments and suggestions online,
the American Motorcyclist Association (AMA) reports.
You can share your thoughts on the positive aspects of motorized recreation
by logging on at www.state.tn.us/environment/ohv/index.html.
According to Tennessee officials, a committee of government and public
representatives, including two members of the public who represent motorized
recreation, are studying the use, impact and availability of OHV recreation in
Tennessee.
The committee has a draft goal of creating "a sustainable, managed program
developed through public/private participation that provides quality OHV
opportunities while protecting resources."
Tennessee public land managers and environmental regulators have identified
OHV recreation as a key issue. They believe there is a need for better trail
design, maintenance and management.
Currently there is virtually no off-highway riding allowed in Tennessee. On
July 20, officials banned the off-road use of motorized vehicles in all state
forests under "emergency rules."
Under the rules, motorized vehicles are only allowed on specified roads.
State officials originally said a permanent rule-making process to control OHVs
would follow but they have provided no details since.
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The American Motorcyclist Association is a 270,000-member non-profit
organization. Established in 1924, the Association's purpose is to pursue,
protect and promote the interests of motorcyclists, while serving the needs of
its members. For more information, visit the AMA website at
www.AMADirectlink.com.
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Ken James
AMA Dist.25 Field Rep.
98 XR400 Honda
70 Triumph T100c Desert sled
98 Harley FXDWG
If you Don't --Who will ?
G00030 Contact: Bill
Kresnak
Sept. 19, 2000
Phone: (614) 856-1900
For Immediate Release
Fax: (614) 856-1920
Tennessee Seeking Comments on Creating OHV Program
PICKERINGTON, Ohio -- Tennessee is considering creating an off-highway
vehicle (OHV) program and is accepting public comments and suggestions online,
the American Motorcyclist Association (AMA) reports.
You can share your thoughts on the positive aspects of motorized recreation
by logging on at www.state.tn.us/environment/ohv/index.html.
According to Tennessee officials, a committee of government and public
representatives, including two members of the public who represent motorized
recreation, are studying the use, impact and availability of OHV recreation in
Tennessee.
The committee has a draft goal of creating "a sustainable, managed program
developed through public/private participation that provides quality OHV
opportunities while protecting resources."
Tennessee public land managers and environmental regulators have identified
OHV recreation as a key issue. They believe there is a need for better trail
design, maintenance and management.
Currently there is virtually no off-highway riding allowed in Tennessee. On
July 20, officials banned the off-road use of motorized vehicles in all state
forests under "emergency rules."
Under the rules, motorized vehicles are only allowed on specified roads.
State officials originally said a permanent rule-making process to control OHVs
would follow but they have provided no details since.
-30-
The American Motorcyclist Association is a 270,000-member non-profit
organization. Established in 1924, the Association's purpose is to pursue,
protect and promote the interests of motorcyclists, while serving the needs of
its members. For more information, visit the AMA website at
www.AMADirectlink.com.
------------------
Ken James
AMA Dist.25 Field Rep.
98 XR400 Honda
70 Triumph T100c Desert sled
98 Harley FXDWG
If you Don't --Who will ?
