02/12/2026
SEEKING VOLUNTEERS TO FILL VACANCIES ON THE ATV ADVISORY COMMITTEE AND ATV HIGHWAY ACCESS COMMITTEE
News Release from Oregon Parks and Recreation Dept.
Posted on FlashAlert: February 6th, 2026 8:00 AM
SALEM, Oregon— Oregon Parks and Recreation Department (OPRD) is seeking one volunteer to serve on the All-Terrain Vehicle (ATV) Advisory Committee and ATV Grant Subcommittee and two volunteers on the ATV Highway Access Committee.
The ATV Advisory Committee opening is for “at-large ATV user”. The ATV Highway Access Committee positions are for “ATV User” and “member of the public”. All positions are four-year terms.
The seventeen-member ATV Advisory Committee meets once or twice a year. Duties include reviewing accidents and fatalities resulting from ATV recreation; reviewing changes to statutory vehicle classifications as necessary for safety considerations; reviewing safety features of all classes of ATVs; and recommending appropriate safety requirements to protect child and adult ATV operators.
The ATV Grant Subcommittee is responsible for reviewing and recommending grant funding in support of ATV recreational activities throughout the state. The grants support operations and maintenance, law enforcement, emergency medical services, land acquisition, safety/education, planning and development.
The Grant Subcommittee holds up to four public meetings per year that may be conducted either in-person or remotely. Computer access and experience is mandatory.
The ATV Highway Access Committee meets on demand, based on applications submitted. Duties include evaluating proposed ATV use on sections of State Highway rights-of-way and submitting a report to the Oregon Transportation Commission with a recommendation. Short sections of State Highways are proposed by local communities in order to make connections to ATV recreation areas.
Ideal candidates representing the interests of ATV trail users can live anywhere in Oregon with experience in at least one of the following areas:
Land management
Recreation planning
Trail planning or design
Recreation related volunteerism, or
A trail enthusiast who is uniquely qualified to evaluate statewide project proposals through other experience and involvement.
Strong candidates may also demonstrate an awareness of statewide recreational trail needs, other broad recreational issues and the importance of providing accessible recreational opportunities.
To apply for one of the open positions, go to the ATV-AC webpage and click the “Committee Interest Form” link at the bottom of the section. Applications will be accepted until 5 p.m. March 2, 2026.
For more information, contact Jeff Trejo, OPRD ATV Safety Education Coordinator, at [email protected] or 503-586-9622.
