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This map Visualizing Road closures on public land will shock you
We have compiled an interactive map illustrating road closures through travel management planning on Bureau of Land Management land and National Forest land in Arizona. Although this map is incomplete and does not include travel management plans completed between 1997 and 2014 on Bureau of Land Management land, it showcases federal agencies’ extensive efforts to…
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State Governance of Roads on Public Lands: The Intersection of RS 2477 and the 10th Amendment
The governance of roads on public lands in the United States is a complex interplay of historical legal statutes and the distribution of powers between federal and state entities. At the heart of this issue lies Revised Statute 2477 (RS 2477), a law that granted rights of way for the construction of highways across public…
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How Emissions Credits encourage business and Gov. to close motorized roads in AZ
Particulate Matter 10 (PM10) emissions have become one of the most compelling arguments against motorized use of public roads since the passage of the Clean Air Act. As a result of this law, Arizona air is strictly governed by state and federal bureaucrats.
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Preserving the Magic: Protecting the Apache Trail for Future Generations
Attention, nature enthusiasts and road warriors! Is the awe-inspiring beauty of the Apache Trail calling your name? We have a chance to contribute to its rejuvenation and make it even better. Let’s rally together and submit comments to the Arizona Department of Transportation (ADOT) urging them to clear the rock falls and repair the trail,…
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Biden declares 1 million acre National Monument in Arizona | Thousands of miles of roads at stake
On August 8th, 2023, Joe Biden used the Antiquities Act and signed a proclamation declaring the Baaj Nwaavjo I’tah Kukveni Ancestral Footprints of the Grand Canyon National Monument, which has placed over 1 million acres of state and federal public land in Arizona under rigorous protection. The proposed monument was introduced by the Grand Canyon…
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ADOT starts studies to repair Fish Creek Hill on the world famous Apache Trail
The Arizona Department of Transportation has initiated a comprehensive study to evaluate the viability of reopening the currently inaccessible seven mile segment of the Apache Trail situated at Fish Creek Hill, as mandated by an Arizona appropriation bill. With the objective of ascertaining the feasibility of this endeavor, the department is diligently examining various factors…
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Understanding RS2477: Navigating the Right-of-Way Controversy
Right-of-way is a legal term that refers to the legal right of someone to pass through a property owned by another person. It is an essential concept when it comes to accessing public lands, national parks, and other areas. RS2477, also known as the Revised Statute 2477, is a law in the United States that…
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ACTION ALERT | City of Sedona proposes ban on aftermarket equipment within city limits
The Sedona City Council has proposed a city ordinance that will prohibit the use of motor vehicles and decimate small business within city limits. Minute AB 2950 at the City Council’s May 23, 2023 meeting introduced discussion regarding an amendment to title 10 of the city code that adds chapter 10.30 Improper Motor Vehicle Equipment.
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SB1393 | Reallocating the OHV fund to establish County Sheriff OHV Safety Fund
Republican Senator Sine Kerr has introduced a bill that will reallocate the Arizona Off Highway Vehicle (OHV) fund. As it is, 30% of the OHV fund goes to the Arizona Highway User Revenue Fund administered by the Arizona Department of Transportation. The new bill will add ARS 28-1182 to reallocate this 30% and establish the…
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ACTION ALERT | Table Mesa Recreation Area Management Plan Revision
The Bureau of Land Management is seeking comments from the public concerning the revision of the Table Mesa Area Resource Management Plan. The emendation will set the Bureau’s objectives for managing recreation in the 11,500-acre project area for the next several years. The project is on the west side of Interstate 17 stretching from New…