Are snowmobiles allowed to be used on TE funded bike and pedestrian trails?
Snowmobiles may be used on TE funded trails only when snow conditions and State and or local regulations permit. In other words, a local ordinance must be in place allowing snowmobiles use. (23 U.S.C. 217 (h)) • If a bicycle/pedestrian trail is funded with TE funds can All Terrain Vehicles (ATVs) use this same trail? No. According to 23 U.S.C. 217(h), motorized vehicles (including ATVs) may not be permitted on trails and pedestrian walkways which use Federal aid highway funds (except snowmobiles, where specifically authorized by State or local ordinance, motorized wheelchairs, electric bicycles, and maintenance vehicles). FHWA developed a Framework for Considering Motorized Use on Nonmotorized Trails and Pedestrian Walkways for exceptional circumstances when other reasonable options have been exhausted. [Paragraph added Feb 29, 2008] • Can a TE funded bike pedestrian facility be funded solely for recreation purposes? [Revised September 18, 2008] TE funds cannot be used to fund bicycle
