Committee OKs bill extending unpaved trail program to include maintenance
Senate Bill 498, sponsored by Senator Bart Hester, was approved by the committee. The bill extends unpaved trail project provisions to include maintenance so that construction and upkeep can be funded and carried out by parties with specialized trail expertise. The committee voted the measure do-pass.
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Senate Bill 498 was presented as an extension of previous support for unpaved trail construction to also include maintenance of those trails. Sponsor testimony said specialized construction and maintenance are required to ensure trails remain safe and attractive to visitors, and that good maintenance affects reputation and future visitation.
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