Snowmobile and ATV funds should be separated. Investigate all potential funding options. Opportunities for accessing a portion of Pennsylvania's gas tax to be used for the acquisition of land, trail development, maintenance of trails, and development of educational, awareness and training programs should be researched. All ATV registrants should receive an annual report on how the ATV fund is being used. Education and awareness Education and awareness should be key components in the use and maintenance of every existing trail on state forest lands.
Council encourages the development of responsible statewide-motorized vehicle organizations.
These organizations can assist in the promotion of training and ethical riding, the development of quality riding opportunities, maintenance of trails, enforcing riding regulations, and serving as a liaison between riders and government. Users of ATV trails should be encouraged to maintain these trails. Relationships with existing ATV organizations, and new ones should be developed, maintained or strengthened. Council also recognizes the responsibility of DCNR to educate and provide training to ATV operators. This training at a minimum should address environmental impacts, safety training, and define locations for riding opportunities.