Management Problem 12: OHVs going too fast
Problem observed or reports received
23, 60.5% respondents observed or received reports of this management problem
15, 39.5% respondents did not observe or receive reports of this management problem
5, 22.7% of those respondents who observed or received reports of this management problem
indicated that the problem differed by season.
16, 72.7% of those respondents who observed or received reports of this management problem
indicated that the problem did not differ by season.
1, 4.5% of those respondents who observed or received reports of this management problem
indicated that they did not know if the problem differed by season.
1 no response to seasonality—not included in percents above
For those who reported the problem differed by season, how it differed.
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Complaints of going too fast near campground that is open only in summer
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In winter, speed of snowmobiles around blind corners is an problem. Groomed trail lends itself
to higher speed.
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More in winter, better traction, less dust.
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Winter more
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Winter only
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Management Problem 12: OHVs going too fast
Strategies used
Indirect Strategies
17, 73.9% yes
posters or signs
6, 26.1% no
10, 43.5% yes
brochures
other educational materials
user ethics
23, 100.0% no
12, 52.2% yes
etiquette
2, 8.7% yes
manufacturers’ stickers on
ATVs*
6, 26.1% yes
20, 87.0% no
2, 8.7% yes
21, 91.3% no
1, 4.3% yes
non-issuance of outfitter,
guide, or event permits
organized events to do trail
maintenance
relocate or designate OHV
trails
seasonal closures
22, 95.7% no
23, 100.0% no
trail use recommendations
additional funding, matching
funds*
22, 95.7% no
21, 91.3% no
trail descriptions
17, 73.9% no
3, 13.0% yes
2, 8.7% yes
bulletin boards
21, 91.3% no
Direct Strategies
1, 4.3% yes
close or limit use
23, 100.0% no
local newspaper articles
11, 47.8% no
15, 65.2% no
23, 100.0% no
1, 4.3% yes
22, 95.7% no
11, 47.8% no
8, 34.8% yes
public service announcements
23, 100.0% no
17, 73.9% no
12, 52.2% yes
maps
11, 47.8% no
13, 56.5% no
6, 26.1% yes
12, 52.2% yes
20, 87.0% yes
provisions for special use
permits
law enforcement
3, 13.0% no
2, 8.7% yes
users ride in dispersed patterns
21, 91.3% no
1, 4.3% yes
separate trails
22, 95.7% no
1, 4.3% yes
separate user groups
22, 95.7% no
make repairs as soon as
located*
alternate between user groups
23, 100.0% no
pick up litter*
23, 100.0% no
23, 100.0% no
voluntary sound tests*
23, 100.0% no
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use OHV trail crews to maintain
trails*
Management Problem 12: OHVs going too fast
Resource Hardening Strategies
Specify a maximum grade on
2, 8.7% yes
trails?
21, 91.3% no
mean =12.5000
3, 13.0% yes
20, 87.0% no
artificial tread (e.g., geofabric
with sand and gravel, concrete
blocks)
What percent?
SD=3.53553
Specify a minimum grade?
2, 8.7% yes
21, 91.3% no
23, 100.0% no
lengthened trails to disperse
riders
What percent?
n/a
3, 13.0% yes
20, 87.0% no
drain dips (meaning a reversal of
grade)
2, 8.7% yes
21, 91.3% no
flexible water bars
23, 100.0% no
1, 4.3% yes
22, 95.7% no
3, 13.0% yes
20, 87.0% no
1, 4.3% yes
designated campsites
22, 95.7% no
for events, restricted to one
direction (e.g., uphill or
downhill)*
trail design: limit long
straightaways/use all single
track/ use natural obstacles*
barricades, barriers*
23, 100.0% no
23, 100.0% no
rolling dips, dog bones*
23, 100.0% no
staging areas with parking
facilities
23, 100.0% no
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general trail maintenance
including consistent,
mechanized & 3-year plan*
overflow parking and staging
areas*
Management Problem 12: OHVs going too fast
Bridge Building/Collaboration Strategies
19, 82.6% yes
personal contacts
4, 17.4% no
11, 47.8% yes
local OHV club meetings
meetings with state OHV groups
adopt-a-trail program
1, 4.3% yes
partner with OHV shops
3, 13.0% yes
workshops
20, 87.0% no
trail safety evaluation form
23, 100.0% no
education, including campfire
programs*
3, 13.0% yes
committees with different
20, 87.0% no
groups
4, 17.4% yes
maintain trail with local groups
and volunteers
19, 82.6% no
working with sheriff’s dept.*
joint clean-ups with BLM*
23, 100.0% no
23, 100.0% no
mine safety evaluation form*
23, 100.0% no
23, 100.0% no
volunteer patrols
22, 95.7% no
17, 73.9% no
23, 100.0% no
8, 34.8% yes
15, 65.2% no
20, 87.0% no
6, 26.1% yes
partner with different groups
17, 73.9% no
12, 52.2% no
3, 13.0% yes
6, 26.1% yes
23, 100.0% no
find out from users and
environmentalists where trails
should be*
* Strategies added by respondents in response to open-ended questions.
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help from regional office and
state*
Management Problem 12: OHVs going too fast
Strategies reported “used most often”
8, 36.4% personal contacts
6, 27.3% law enforcement
5, 22.7% posters or signs
2, 9.1% user ethics
1, 4.5% trail design
Strategies reported “most effective”
Why “most effective”
8, 36.4% personal contacts
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Try to educate/warn them of violations
(safety concerns/violations). They pay
attention to the risk of getting injured and/or
paying a fine.
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Talking to someone is better than leaving a
note on info board (won't get read).
Message gets across better. We are right
there when it happens.
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Can explain why instead of just what the
rule is.--goes a long way.
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If you explain why better--educational/cost
$ explanations
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Combine FS presence with signs for
enforcement of rules and regs.
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Dialog between user and us important. Give
them "a why." Explain to them.
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Personal contacts can be educational in the
field.
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One-on-one information to deal with the
problem is best--let them know.
Management Problem 12: OHVs going too fast
Strategies reported “most effective” (continued)
Why “most effective” (continued)
7, 31.8% law enforcement
3, 13.6% user ethics
3, 13.6% posters or signs
1, 4.5% trail design
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Ticketing a lot--word of mouth gets out
(local folks more than visitors)
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Due to fines, very effective.
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Talk to them and get them on your side;
having a good attitude helps get them to
see things your way.
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Get a ticket, gonna do it again?
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Because users pay attention to law
enforcement. ("Fast is part of the
experience")
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You can post signs and talk all you want but
change really happens when the tickets
start getting written.
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Prefer personal contact with teeth--although
does not currently exist with budget
restraints.
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Peer pressure. Organized groups are into
"Tread Lightly" (same message as on
signs/bulletin boards)
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If we get them to be responsible for their
own safety, its the best. Get them to do it
on their own means more than a ticket.
Shows more of a responsibility of the
individual--if they get it, ceases to be a
problem.
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More of them [users] than us.--Patrol
themselves.
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Speed limits are placed [on signs] at
staging areas.
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Thoughtful trail layout and design (including
signs) affects user experiences in many
ways including conflicts. A good design
may substantially reduce conflicts.
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Posted speed limits and safety signs help
by getting info to riders.
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All single track keeps speed down.
Management Problem 12: OHVs going too fast
4, 17.4% of those respondents who observed or received reports of this management problem
indicated that their strategies differed by season.
19, 82.6% of those respondents who observed or received reports of this management problem
indicated that their strategies did not differ by season.
For those who reported their strategies differed by season, how they differed.
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Winter primarily
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Winter snowmobile use is not necessarily on trails.
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Message to public/talking points change with season. Different resources of concern change
with season.
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Signs--in winter only--"slow" at trailheads.
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