Arizona economic study of OHV use

[Charles R]

I saw this come up on facebook. Interesting info that may help other groups reinforce the benefits of OHV use for the public.

In 2018, the Arizona State Parks and Trails Off-Highway Vehicle (OHV) Program partnered with Arizona State University to look at the economic impact of off-highway vehicle use in Arizona. This graphic report highlights the findings of the study and captures information on spending habits, where people enjoy riding, and the overall impact the sport has on our economy. For a more in-depth look, you can view the full report on our publications page

This link is a pdf summary of the report.
https://d2umhuunwbec1r.cloudfront.n...2F0A22E602/OHV Graphic Report final Draft.pdf

this link is the full report pdf
https://d2umhuunwbec1r.cloudfront.n...751111BA46518D5CBDE85C71493A/Final Report.pdf

 

[mean dad]

Synopsis?

 

[CDONA]

Az requires any Az street legal moto going into the dirt to have both an off road tax sticker along with street registration.
This law has a weight limit which excludes any off road, street legal 4 wheeler. (jeeps) but include side X sides, ATVs, and quads.

There is tax money to play with.

 

[Yakoo752]

Synopsis?

Leverage ratio is: 1:184.4

This means that for each state dollar invested in net operating cost by the State of Arizona in managing the OHV program, approximately $184 are generated in resident income.

It is argued that the spending of residents, who would have gone to a substitute OHV recreation trail outside the state if the OHV trails had been absent, is retained spending. This spending is retained by the State.