BLM Advances Travel Management Planning Across Utah with Three Initiatives
SALT LAKE CITY – The Bureau of Land Management is advancing travel management planning efforts for motorized vehicle access in three field offices across Utah, issuing preliminary alternatives and seeking public input on plans that collectively cover more than 816,000 acres of public lands.
With these efforts, the BLM is seeking to restore balanced land management and improve multiple-use management, consistent with the President Trump’s recent direction in Executive Order 14408, “Removing Unnecessary and Counterproductive Restrictions on Access to Federal Lands,” and future revision of Off-Road Vehicle regulations at 43 CFR 8340. Until a formal rulemaking is completed, the agency will comply with current governing regulations and will look toward how best to implement the president’s vision for travel management plans that improve access for all Americans.
Dolores River Travel Management Plan
The Moab Field Office has released preliminary travel network alternatives for the Dolores River Travel Management Plan in southeastern Utah. When complete, the plan will designate routes as open, limited, or closed for off-highway vehicle use on approximately 127,000 acres in Grand County, covering roughly 321 miles of existing routes. The BLM anticipates releasing a draft environmental assessment for public review and comment in fall or winter 2026. This release does not open a comment period.
More information, planning documents, and static and interactive maps with proposed route designations are available at the BLM National NEPA Register.
Trail Canyon Travel Management Plan
The Kanab Field Office has released a draft environmental assessment for the Trail Canyon Travel Management Plan, covering approximately 326,376 acres in Kane County. The plan would designate 469 miles of existing routes as open, limited, or closed for off-highway vehicle use across 182,766 acres of BLM-managed public lands. A 30-day public comment period runs June 22 through July 22, 2026. Comments may be submitted by selecting the “Participate Now” option on the project’s ePlanning site or emailed to [email protected].
The BLM is hosting a public meeting on July 9, 2026, from 6 p.m. to 8 p.m. at the Kanab Center, 20 N. 100 E., Kanab, UT 84741. Please contact the Kanab Field Office (435-644-1200) for accommodation requests to participate in the public meeting.
Dinosaur North Travel Management Plan
The Vernal Field Office has released a draft environmental assessment for the Dinosaur North Travel Management Plan, covering approximately 344,822 acres in northern Uintah and eastern Daggett counties. The plan would designate approximately 700 miles of existing routes as open, limited, or closed for off-highway vehicle use across 223,616 acres of BLM-managed lands. A 30-day public comment period runs June 22 through July 23, 2026. Comments may be submitted by selecting the “Participate Now” option on the project’s ePlanning site or delivered to: BLM Vernal Field Office, Attn: Dinosaur North TMP, 170 South 500 East, Vernal, UT 84078.
When submitting comments, be specific and use new, technical, or scientific information relevant to the analysis and alternatives. For more information on Utah travel management, please visit www.blm.gov/travel-and-transportation/utah.
The BLM manages about 245 million acres of public land located primarily in 12 western states, including Alaska, on behalf of the American people. The BLM also administers 700 million acres of sub-surface mineral estate throughout the nation. Our mission is to sustain the health, diversity, and productivity of America’s public lands for the use and enjoyment of present and future generations.