- Joined
- Apr 5, 2002
- Location
- San Jose, bottom of dirty 130
- Moto(s)
- ‘18 Alta EX006, ‘17 Alta MX019, 06R6, 05TM530 Black Dream, 01TM250 2T, ‘24 Yam Tenere 700
- Name
- Butch
- BARF perks
- AMA #: 1093637
I am sending this:
Please support A.B. 1077. This will reauthorize the OHMVR Division and has been introduced and sponsored by Patrick O'Donnell (D - Long Beach).
Please do not support S.B. 249. It is sponsored by political forces that are trying to functionally eliminate the California Off-Highway Motor Vehicle Recreation Division (OHMVRD) which includes OHV-related grant funding to the Forest Service, BLM, counties, local sheriffs’ departments, non-profit trail and conservation groups and other partners.
Allowing individuals who have a dislike for our sport to deny us access to our riding areas is wrong. It is a disservice to a significant portion of the California population, benefits no one and is actually destructive in that there is insufficient resources allotted to serving this demand. Please help the OHV community and reauthorize the California State Parks, Motor Vehicle Recreation Division.
This is an emotional issue for some. I think California State Parks can serve us all.
Key issues for our OHV and California resident communities are:
1. Executed responsibly, OHV activity is harmonious with nature, even mote compatible that grazing, golf, development or many other humans activities. OHV areas preserve habitat for threatened species.
2. Reduced available riding areas has made it necessary to truck or trailer our OHV’s to increasingly distant areas to ride. Prairie City in Sacramento, Carnegie outside Livermore, Motorcycle Park (Metcalf) in South San Jose and Hollister Hills near Hollister are the closest areas to legally ride on public land in the bay area.
3. OHV activity is a wholesome, healthy activity that helps people get outdoors and get exercise. This is especially important for some young people that use computers increasingly for their entertainment.
4. OHV is largely a family activity that creates stronger bonds for our future citizens and leaders.
5. The OHV Program provides managed legal areas for individuals who might otherwise ride destructively.
6. OHV activity is attractive to many “at risk” youth that can divert them from more destructive endeavors.
7. OHV motorcycle riding provides a safe area to learn these skills before riding on public roads with traffic. People in the bay area are increasingly turning to motorcycles to commute in our heavy traffic.
8. The OHV program brings substantial economic benefit to areas where enthusiasts recreate.
9. The current funding stream for OHV, Boating and was set up many years ago, is brilliant, and should not be dismantled. This is a fair and just way to fund these important sectors of our society. Without proper funding, they may ultimately cost even more due to mis management.
Please support A.B. 1077. This will reauthorize the OHMVR Division and has been introduced and sponsored by Patrick O'Donnell (D - Long Beach).
Please do not support S.B. 249. It is sponsored by political forces that are trying to functionally eliminate the California Off-Highway Motor Vehicle Recreation Division (OHMVRD) which includes OHV-related grant funding to the Forest Service, BLM, counties, local sheriffs’ departments, non-profit trail and conservation groups and other partners.
Allowing individuals who have a dislike for our sport to deny us access to our riding areas is wrong. It is a disservice to a significant portion of the California population, benefits no one and is actually destructive in that there is insufficient resources allotted to serving this demand. Please help the OHV community and reauthorize the California State Parks, Motor Vehicle Recreation Division.
This is an emotional issue for some. I think California State Parks can serve us all.
Key issues for our OHV and California resident communities are:
1. Executed responsibly, OHV activity is harmonious with nature, even mote compatible that grazing, golf, development or many other humans activities. OHV areas preserve habitat for threatened species.
2. Reduced available riding areas has made it necessary to truck or trailer our OHV’s to increasingly distant areas to ride. Prairie City in Sacramento, Carnegie outside Livermore, Motorcycle Park (Metcalf) in South San Jose and Hollister Hills near Hollister are the closest areas to legally ride on public land in the bay area.
3. OHV activity is a wholesome, healthy activity that helps people get outdoors and get exercise. This is especially important for some young people that use computers increasingly for their entertainment.
4. OHV is largely a family activity that creates stronger bonds for our future citizens and leaders.
5. The OHV Program provides managed legal areas for individuals who might otherwise ride destructively.
6. OHV activity is attractive to many “at risk” youth that can divert them from more destructive endeavors.
7. OHV motorcycle riding provides a safe area to learn these skills before riding on public roads with traffic. People in the bay area are increasingly turning to motorcycles to commute in our heavy traffic.
8. The OHV program brings substantial economic benefit to areas where enthusiasts recreate.
9. The current funding stream for OHV, Boating and was set up many years ago, is brilliant, and should not be dismantled. This is a fair and just way to fund these important sectors of our society. Without proper funding, they may ultimately cost even more due to mis management.
