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SUMMARY:Public Input Sought on E-Biking Policy for Vermont State Forests and Parks
DESCRIPTION:Montpelier\, Vt. – The Department of Forests\, Parks and Recreation (FPR) is seeking input from the public on a draft updated policy that would allow the use of electric bicycles (e-bikes) on lands managed by the Department\, including state forests and state parks. The Department is proposing to update the current FPR Policy 4: Mountain bicycles\, horseback riding\, and pack animals. The public is invited to submit comments on the draft updated policy through the online form which will be open and available on the FPR website through November 28\, 2025. \nVermont statute (23 V.S.A. § 4) defines electric bicycles as bicycles equipped with fully operable pedals\, a saddle or seat for the rider\, and an electric motor of less than 750 watts that also meets the requirements of one of the following three classes: \n\nClass 1: a bicycle equipped with an electric motor that provides assistance only when the rider is pedaling\, and that ceases to provide assistance when the bicycle reaches the speed of 20 miles per hour\, also called pedal assist.\nClass 2: a bicycle equipped with an electric motor that may be used exclusively to propel the bicycle\, and that is not capable of providing assistance when the bicycle reaches the speed of 20 miles per hour\, also called throttle assist.\nClass 3: a bicycle equipped with an electric motor that provides assistance only when the rider is pedaling\, and that ceases to provide assistance when the bicycle reaches the speed of 28 miles per hour.\n\nStatute (23 V.S.A. § 1136a) also requires that e-bikes be governed as bicycles and lays out options for municipalities and agencies to allow or restrict the use of the different classes of e-bikes on multi-use paths and natural surface trails. \nThe Department of Forests\, Parks and Recreation is proposing to allow all classes of electric bicycles on the following resources: \n\nState park roads;\nClass A and B forest highways;\nGravel-surfaced Class C forest highways;\nMulti-use trails and other Class C forest highways designated for bicycle use through established planning processes.\n\nThe Department is also proposing to allow Class 1 e-bikes on natural surface trails designated for bicycle use through established planning processes. \nThe policy would designate a 20-mph speed limit on all state park roads\, forest highways\, and multi-use trails with an option to designate a lower speed limit\, as needed. \nFinally\, the Department is proposing to differentiate the use of forest highways by road classification for the activities in the policy\, including bicycles and horseback riding. \nThe full text of the draft policy\, supplemental information\, a link to the comment form\, and additional options for submitting comments are available on the FPR website. \nPlease note that this policy does not pertain to the four rail trails that are owned and maintained for the Agency of Transportation.
URL:https://vermonttgc.org/event/public-input-sought-on-e-biking-policy-for-vermont-state-forests-and-parks/
CATEGORIES:Survey Due
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SUMMARY:VT Conservation Plan DRAFT Framework Published: Public Input Due November 14
DESCRIPTION:A new draft outline of the Vermont Conservation Plan (VCP) is out\, and the Project Management Team needs to hear from you! Once complete\, the VCP will guide how Vermont pursues its mandated goal of permanently conserving 30% of the State by 2030 and 50% by 2050. This document lays out the background and rationale for what has been developed thus far\, as well as the three major objectives and the underlying proposed pathways\, or focus areas\, for achieving these goals.\n\n \n\nThis latest framework was refined following a series of public meetings this past summer\, and based on input from the Technical Advisory Committee on which VTGC serves. Outdoor recreation is recognized as a vital driver of conservation efforts and one of the proposed pathways under the first “Support Conservation in Communities” objective. This pathway would include activities that promote diverse recreational opportunities — both on and off-trail — as well as investments in both land protection and stewardship.\n\n \n\nThe comment period on the current draft is open until November 14th\, including both a survey that allows respondents to rank the importance of and comment on each objective and supporting pathway. You can also provide a custom submission if you prefer. In either case\, you’ll definitely want to read the Draft Framework Report first and have it with you as a reference.\n\n \n\nThis framework is still a draft and could change. We strongly encourage you to provide feedback that indicates the importance of Objective 1\, Support Conservation in Communities\, and the “Support Outdoor Recreation” pathway\, and to provide any additional thoughts as to how trail-based recreation can help Vermont reach its conservation goals.
URL:https://vermonttgc.org/event/vt-conservation-plan-draft-framework-published-public-input-due-november-14/
CATEGORIES:Survey Due
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SUMMARY:Trail User Survey
DESCRIPTION:The Vermont Trails and Greenways Council (VTGC)\, along with five partner organizations*\, was awarded an eighteen-month grant from the Vermont Recreation Economic Collaborative (VOREC) to address trail accessibility in Vermont. As part of that grant\, VTGC is conducting a trail user survey to gather feedback from people with mobility challenges or disabilities about their experiences when using Vermont’s trails to enjoy nature or pursue recreation activities such as biking\, walking\, hiking\, bird watching\, or paddling.  VTGC and its partner organizations will use this feedback to better understand the obstacles that prevent people with mobility challenges and disabilities from accessing trails in Vermont\, and identify opportunities to address and overcome those obstacles. The survey will be available through Friday\, May 23th. The resulting data will be the topic of conversation at a roundtable event in early summer (date TBD) which survey respondents are invited to attend.  The survey will be open through May 23; please share widely with your networks.  Contact independent consultant Gretchen Elias at gretchenelias@mac.com with questions or for more information.\n*Community Geographics\, Northern Forest Canoe Trail\, Upper Valley Trails Alliance\, Vermont Adaptive Ski and Sport\, and  Vermont Mountain Biking Association
URL:https://vermonttgc.org/event/trail-user-survey/
CATEGORIES:Survey Due
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