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2.3 By 2012, develop five new OHV recreational opportunities in
response to growing recreation trends and equipment (rock crawlers,
endurocross, electric, etc.).
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The OHMVR Division is working with manufacturers of electric OHVs to learn
more about the technology. These vehicles produce zero emissions and are quiet.
OHMVR Division managers and staff
met with two manufacturers at Hungry
Valley SVRA and Prairie City SVRA to
discuss the technology and trends in
the industry. One of the manufacturers
makes electric dirt bikes for children
and the other makes them for adults.
The group discussed applicable laws
and policies, opportunities for the new
technology, and infrastructure needed
to accommodate the electric vehicles.
The manufacturers anticipate that these vehicles will become more popular due to
advances in the technology, such as improved battery life that provides longer travel
distances. Since 2014, the OHMVR Division purchased three electric dirt bikes for
law enforcement patrols and promoted the vehicles at outreach events.
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In 2015, Hollister Hills SVRA opened the Hudner Ranch 4x4 area, which added
approximately 15 miles of narrow 4x4 trails spread across nearly 1,600 acres and is
ideal for recreational off-highway vehicles (ROVs).
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The BLM Barstow Field Office completed a new OHV Skills Development and
Training Course at the El Mirage OHV Recreation Area. The 54-acre training
facility will serve to teach safe and proper dirt bike and ATV skills, techniques, and
improve basic riding skills for visitors of all ages. The project was funded through
development program funds from the Grants Program.
2.4 By 2015, establish a minimum of two snowmobile-touring trails
designed for multi-day trips with accommodations (e.g., cabins,
restrooms).
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In 2015, the OHMVR Division and the United States Forest Service (USFS) Pacific
Southwest Region (Region) renewed the Master Challenge Cost Share Agreement
between the two agencies. The Master Challenge Cost Share Agreement allows
the OHMVR Division to enter into supplemental project agreements with individual
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