Current through Register Vol. 63, No. 9, September 1, 2024
(1)
The purpose of OAR 735-009-0005 to 735-009-0030 is to establish the procedures
and criteria that the Oregon Recreation Trails Advisory Council will use in
recommending to the department the establishment and designation of Oregon
Recreation Trails. Pursuant to the Oregon Recreation Trails System Act, ORS
390.950 to
390.989 and
390.995, the following
categories are established:
(a) "Oregon
Scenic Trails" may be comprised of routes that provide access to national,
state, or regional resources of superlative quality and scenic
splendor.
(b) "Oregon Regional
Trails" may be comprised of routes that provide connections to communities,
recreation sites or trail systems, and close-to-home recreational
opportunities.
(c) "Oregon Scenic
Bikeways" may be comprised of bicycle paths, designated transportation
corridors, or a combination thereof. Oregon Scenic Bikeways may include route
sections that are located in or near existing rights of way for roads or
highways.
(2) The goals
and objectives of the Oregon Recreation Trails Program are to:
(a) Provide recreation trails of superlative
quality for the enjoyment and health of Oregonians and visitors;
(b) Showcase a standard for excellence in the
routing, construction, maintenance, and marking consistent with each trail's
character and purpose;
(c) Preserve
and enhance Oregon Recreation Trails;
(d) Provide links to recreation sites and
scenic, historic, natural, cultural resources along Oregon Recreation Trails;
and
(e) Preserve and protect the
natural landscape, scenic features, historic character, and recreation
opportunities within the trail corridor.
(3) In furtherance of the goals and
objectives established in section (2) of this rule, the department will:
(a) Follow the process and criteria
established in this division for evaluating, designating, updating and
maintaining Oregon Recreation Trails;
(b) Develop management strategies to preserve
and enhance Oregon Recreation Trails;
(c) Create and provide public information
resource materials on Oregon Recreation Trails, and
(d) Promote interest and support from local
communities for creation, enhancement, and publicizing of local trails and
recreation opportunities adjacent to or in close proximity to any Oregon
Recreation Trails.
Stat. Auth.: ORS
390.971(8)
Stats. Implemented: ORS
390.956,
390.959 -
390.962,
390.968,
390.971
