A bipartisan group of House representatives recently introduced the Recreational Trails Program Full Funding Act, which would boost funding for trails to at least $250 million. The MIC has worked closely with the Outdoor Recreation Roundtable in strongly pushing for this legislation.
“The RTP is a critical program to ensure the development and maintenance of trails for motorcycles, ATVs, and side-by-sides,” said Scott Schloegel, the MIC’s senior vice president, government relations. “We appreciate the leadership of Representatives Peter Welch, John Curtis, Angie Craig, Mike Simpson, Annie Kuster, and Chris Stewart on this legislation, which will require a fresh study of the amount of gas tax paid by the powersports community, so we can fight to return more of that money to trails all across the country.”
Click the image and turn Twitter’s sound up to hear from Welch and Curtis on why the RTP is so important for Americans and local economies, and why it’s a fiscally responsible move. Read More
