Notes

Outline

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The Situation!! Timber traffic reduced to pre50s level Recreation traffic increased 10X since 1950 Overall funding sharply reduced NFS Road System deteriorated: Unsafe roads Reduced Public Service Loss of Passenger Car miles Dramatic Increase in road-caused sediment Rural Economic Development Affected

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Transportation System Policy New Approach to How We Treat Roads Emphasize Road Management rather than Road Development Focus on Safety, Convenience and Efficiency within capabilities of the Ecosystem. Early and improved Coordination with states, tribal, regional and local governments. Integrated Approach to evaluating “Seamless” Transportation using Roads Analysis Process (RAP)

Implementation Tools Road Analysis Process Scientifically based Emphasizes rebuilding & maintaining needed access Decommissions unneeded roads Emphasizes public involvement & local decision-making

Implementation Tools Water Road Interaction Guide Illustrates observable water/road interaction problems on low volume roads Emphasizes increased communication between physical, biological, & engineering professionals Increases awareness of alternative treatments to mitigate existing problems

Forest Service Road System

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Public Forest Service Roads (PFSR) Designate up to 60,000 miles as Public Roads Public Road Focus: Public Service Improved Access to NFS Improved safety “Seamless” Transportation between urban areas and NFS recreation sites.

Administrative Forest Service Roads

Administrative NFS Roads Existing:  307,000 miles 223,000 miles open to High Clearance vehicles 84,000 miles closed (year-round) Administrative Road Focus:  Access for resource extraction, dispersed recreation, motorized and non-motorized, resource protection.

Funding Strategy

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