Our local MPP is looking to create a one-permit trail system for all-terrain vehicles in Ontario.
Leeds-Grenville-Thousand Islands and Rideau Lakes MPP Steve Clark has tabled a motion to create the system, and it’s scheduled to be debated in the Ontario Legislature on March 4.
Clark says the motion comes after a trail tour he did with members of the Thousand Islands and Johnstown ATV Clubs, and the Ontario Federation of All-Terrain Vehicle Clubs earlier in the fall.
“I saw the passion riders have for maintaining trails, their respect for property owners, how they support small businesses, and raise funds for community groups,” said Clark. “But they told me there is so much more potential for ATV’ing. The missing piece is what exists for Ontario’s 30,000 kilometres of snowmobile trails: a One-Permit Trail System. This would allow users – whether from Ontario or from beyond – to purchase one annual pass to access thousands of kilometres of trails.”
Clark says one annual pass would allow access to thousands of kilometres of trails for riders.
Under Clark’s motion, individual clubs would be allowed to opt out.
