NJ is one of the few states that does NOT provide a legal place to ride an ATV. There are 2 race style tracks and that is it. For many of us we want to have a family based fun filled day of exploring trails. For many states a trail system has been a successful way of revenue for their state parks and forestry divisions. The state of NJ requires you to register your ATV and insure it just so you can take your chances at illegally riding within one of the state parks or Wildlife Management Areas. With this being said there is without a doubt illegal riding ranging from destruction of sensitive areas along with trespassing in active gravel/sand mines. A organized trail system lessens the desire to do the above mentioned activities. In other states ATV clubs and environmental groups work hand in hand repairing damaged areas and keeping up with maintaining trails through volunteer programs. Our state even receives federal Recreational Trails Program funding which is partially generated by the sales tax and gasoline tax paid by these very vehicles. With a properly designed trail system the ecological and geographical damage should dramatically lessen. Self policing should increase. Right now there is nothing in return for the community to self police, people feel as if they have nothing to loose.
In the past we were promised a minimum of 3 ORV parks. The NJDEP tried to keep up to their word and looked into a few locations, most being turned away by the "NIMBY" (not in my backyard) crowd. One did open in Woodbine however once again it was a race course based place with a total of about 50 acres. We have over 500,000 acres of state owned parks and WMAs. There is no reason why dedicated trails can not be multi use trails. There will still be room for people to get to piece and quiet and everyone can maintain happy use of the forest. However every time that this has been brought up, the NJDEP quickly blames the title 39 ruling of ATVs not being allowed on state roads which is what the roads are consider within state forests and WMAs. It is time for title 39:3C (1-30) to be changed and the DEP to get the ball rolling on this with present and future clubs along with the environmental groups. The faster we move on this the faster we can start to decrease the illegal destruction that's tearing apart our forests.
With everything above being said riders have to realize that this would not open every trail to ATV use at any time of the day. There would be multiple designated trails that would have to take into consideration of Different hunting seasons along with threatened and endangered species mating seasons.
Hopefully we will change something and give families and another outdoor activity to enjoy.
Thanks,
Dave
Updates
Reached 1,000 supporters
September 16, 2016
September 14, 2016
The climb toward one thousand signatures has been draining but we are still plugging away at this goal. We need to push through this current wall before the DEP listens to our demands for a legal trail system. Please send this link to anyone else who wants to see us stop riding in the shadows.
September 12, 2016
The emails I receive from you all show that the frustration with our current situation is boiling over. I am working behind the scenes to push this issue in front of officials who have ignored us for too long. This fight is draining but I am staying here until we get the legal trails we deserve.
Reached 100 supporters
August 27, 2016
August 26, 2016
The climb toward one hundred names has been slow and exhausting. We need a final push now to ensure these officials realize we are not just a small group of frustrated riders.
500 Comments
We have a great state for our sport. I'm tired of spending my money in NY and PA when the money can be used here....great way to attract out of state riders too....I've paid sales tax, registration on all of my ATVs....NJ had no problem taking that money...
NJ really needs to allow its residents the freedom to access the trails for recreational use. These types of activities give families and neighbors something to do outdoors. Get our kids out of the house, away from video games and bond our communites again.
I support a place that is reasonable to bring people outdoors and bond with family and friends for outdoor adventure. Track based environments do not work for those who want to bring someone into a new sport or teach younger ones to learn.
7.7 million plus dollars a year in local revenue in the state of West Virginia from atv trails. If there's no where to ride in nj then make it illegal to sell them in the state of New Jersey, then maybe the dealership will join in on the fight
Please it would make the state so much money by having them register their quads dirt bikes and side by sides and atvs and it would keep some of these kids off of people's private property thank you and I pray you will do this
We need a legal space to ride make a yearly fee and everyone will be happy ridiculous all our land is getting taken away to build housing for foreigners and illegals
Let us ride
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NJ is one of the few states that does NOT provide a legal place to ride an ATV. There are 2 race style tracks and that is it. For many of us we want to have a family based fun filled day of exploring trails. For many states a trail system has been a successful way of revenue for their state parks and forestry divisions. The state of NJ requires you to register your ATV and insure it just so you can take your chances at illegally riding within one of the state parks or Wildlife Management Areas. With this being said there is without a doubt illegal riding ranging from destruction of sensitive areas along with trespassing in active gravel/sand mines. A organized trail system lessens the desire to do the above mentioned activities. In other states ATV clubs and environmental groups work hand in hand repairing damaged areas and keeping up with maintaining trails through volunteer programs. Our state even receives federal Recreational Trails Program funding which is partially generated by the sales tax and gasoline tax paid by these very vehicles. With a properly designed trail system the ecological and geographical damage should dramatically lessen. Self policing should increase. Right now there is nothing in return for the community to self police, people feel as if they have nothing to loose.
In the past we were promised a minimum of 3 ORV parks. The NJDEP tried to keep up to their word and looked into a few locations, most being turned away by the "NIMBY" (not in my backyard) crowd. One did open in Woodbine however once again it was a race course based place with a total of about 50 acres. We have over 500,000 acres of state owned parks and WMAs. There is no reason why dedicated trails can not be multi use trails. There will still be room for people to get to piece and quiet and everyone can maintain happy use of the forest. However every time that this has been brought up, the NJDEP quickly blames the title 39 ruling of ATVs not being allowed on state roads which is what the roads are consider within state forests and WMAs. It is time for title 39:3C (1-30) to be changed and the DEP to get the ball rolling on this with present and future clubs along with the environmental groups. The faster we move on this the faster we can start to decrease the illegal destruction that's tearing apart our forests.
With everything above being said riders have to realize that this would not open every trail to ATV use at any time of the day. There would be multiple designated trails that would have to take into consideration of Different hunting seasons along with threatened and endangered species mating seasons.
Hopefully we will change something and give families and another outdoor activity to enjoy.
Thanks,
Dave
Updates
Reached 1,000 supporters
September 16, 2016
September 14, 2016
The climb toward one thousand signatures has been draining but we are still plugging away at this goal. We need to push through this current wall before the DEP listens to our demands for a legal trail system. Please send this link to anyone else who wants to see us stop riding in the shadows.
September 12, 2016
The emails I receive from you all show that the frustration with our current situation is boiling over. I am working behind the scenes to push this issue in front of officials who have ignored us for too long. This fight is draining but I am staying here until we get the legal trails we deserve.
Reached 100 supporters
August 27, 2016
August 26, 2016
The climb toward one hundred names has been slow and exhausting. We need a final push now to ensure these officials realize we are not just a small group of frustrated riders.
500 Comments
Not only would it be the right thing to do for the many tax payers that enjoy the hobby with their families but it would also bring much needed revenue to struggling towns off the beaten path in in the form of customers visiting the area.
We have a great state for our sport. I'm tired of spending my money in NY and PA when the money can be used here....great way to attract out of state riders too....I've paid sales tax, registration on all of my ATVs....NJ had no problem taking that money...
NJ really needs to allow its residents the freedom to access the trails for recreational use. These types of activities give families and neighbors something to do outdoors. Get our kids out of the house, away from video games and bond our communites again.
I support a place that is reasonable to bring people outdoors and bond with family and friends for outdoor adventure. Track based environments do not work for those who want to bring someone into a new sport or teach younger ones to learn.
7.7 million plus dollars a year in local revenue in the state of West Virginia from atv trails. If there's no where to ride in nj then make it illegal to sell them in the state of New Jersey, then maybe the dealership will join in on the fight
Please it would make the state so much money by having them register their quads dirt bikes and side by sides and atvs and it would keep some of these kids off of people's private property thank you and I pray you will do this
We need a legal space to ride make a yearly fee and everyone will be happy ridiculous all our land is getting taken away to build housing for foreigners and illegals
Let us ride
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Not only would it be the right thing to do for the many tax payers that enjoy the hobby with their families but it would also bring much needed revenue to struggling towns off the beaten path in in the form of customers visiting the area.