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Panel hears competing views on restoring 'open unless posted closed' presumption for designated routes
Summary
The Public Lands Access Restoration Act would presume designated motorized roads and trails open unless signed closed and create a public nomination process for omitted routes; proponents said it restores access and supports rural economies, while agencies urged careful technical work to avoid safety and resource impacts.
Lawmakers and outside witnesses told a House subcommittee that restoring an "open unless posted closed" presumption for designated motorized routes could reverse decades of inventory omissions and help rural recreation economies, but agency witnesses urged care in implementation to avoid resource and safety problems.
Representative Crank (R‑CO), sponsor of the Public Lands Access Restoration Act, said the bill would restore a "common sense" approach so that designated trails for…
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