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County approves $150,000 consultant contract for UTV/ATV trail feasibility study
Summary
Commissioners awarded a contract not to exceed $150,000 to Paychek and MTR LTD for a countywide UTV/ATV trail feasibility study funded 100% by the Pennsylvania Department of Conservation and Natural Resources’ Community Conservation Partnership Program; the study will identify routing, ownership, maintenance and community engagement needs.
Bedford County commissioners approved hiring a consultant to conduct a countywide UTV/ATV trail feasibility study funded by the Pennsylvania Department of Conservation and Natural Resources (DCNR).
Stephanie, the county’s planning director, said the steering committee selected Paychek and MTR LTD from three proposals and recommended the county accept a contract not to exceed $150,000. "This is a 100% funded" study, she said, "by the Pennsylvania Department of Conservation Natural Resources."
The study will evaluate whether a countywide UTV/ATV trail is practicable, identify likely alignments, ownership options (private or public), maintenance responsibilities, and community support. Stephanie described a steering committee that includes representatives from Buchanan State Forest, the conservation district, dirt-and-gravel-road specialists, the county development association, the game commission, municipal representatives, trail builders (including Donnie Hedge of Bridal Top), and a DCNR representative.
If the feasibility study supports building trails, the county could pursue future grant funding and implementation steps; Stephanie said the process will include public meetings and town-hall style outreach to solicit local input. Commissioners carried the motion to award the consultant contract.
Ending: County officials said public meetings will be scheduled and posted in local newspapers, on the county website, and via requests to area radio stations to maximize community input before any implementation decisions are made.
