Public Comment Period Begins for Grand Junction BLM Roads and Trails (7/17/09)
Travel Management Comment Form (Fillable PDF) Comment period closed
Travel Management Planning
In addition to the formal scoping meetings, the BLM is undertaking a comprehensive outreach effort to engage the public in the development of a defined travel management plan.
The travel management plan will incorporate the overall motorized and non-motorized commercial, administrative and recreational access to the planning area while protecting sensitive resources in accordance with statutory requirements. To achieve these goals, a balanced travel and transportation system consisting of designated routes will be created.
The BLM’s Travel Management Plan will address different types of travel on BLM lands, from hiking and horseback riding to motorcycles and off-highway vehicles. It will address which routes should be open to certain uses, which should be closed, and whether new routes should be developed.
How to comment
Please participate in this process by filling out the comment form (or multiple forms) to identify the activities you enjoy; what areas and trails you use; and why those places are important to you. Please fill this form out completely and complete separate forms for each activity. GJFO will accept written comments through August 21, 2009.
The Planning Process
The BLM must comply with a myriad of federal and state laws and regulations, as well as case law established by court decisions. Just a few of the many federal laws and regulations with which agencies must comply include:
In complying with these requirements as part of travel management planning, BLM must identify "designations" for both areas and routes. These designations fall into the categories of "open", "closed" or "limited".
Route and area designations help us meet area-specific management goals and provide the public with a greater understanding of the areas and routes upon which they may freely travel, the areas and routes where their access may be limited or restricted, and the reasoning for these designations.
For more information on BLM RMP Planning
http://www.blm.gov/wo/st/en/prog/planning.html
For more information on BLM Travel Management Planning
http://www.blm.gov/wo/st/en/prog/Recreation/recreation_national/travel_management.html
Trails and Routes Data Collection Period
July 20—August 21, 2009
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