Bill > HB1854

This bill modifies Pennsylvania's existing law regarding the designation of snowmobile and all-terrain vehicle (ATV) roads by expanding the authority of both the Department of Transportation and local authorities. The bill clarifies that the Department of Transportation may designate State-designated highways as snowmobile or ATV roads, with the discretion to either close these roads to vehicular traffic or allow snowmobiles and ATVs to share the road. Additionally, local authorities are now explicitly empowered to designate highways within their boundaries as snowmobile or ATV roads, with similar discretion regarding traffic sharing. However, the bill includes two important restrictions: local authorities cannot designate limited access highways as snowmobile or ATV roads without the Department of Transportation's approval, and they cannot close a State-designated highway to vehicular traffic without the department's approval. These changes provide more flexibility for local governments in managing snowmobile and ATV access to roads while maintaining oversight from the state transportation department. The bill will take effect 60 days after its passage.

Transportation and Infrastructure

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