The OFTR announces $949,546 for multi-use trails across Ontario

From The OFTR

Gooderham, ON - The Ontario Federation of Trial Riders (OFTR) announced today that it will enter into 19 partnerships with Municipalities, Counties and Trail Clubs across the province to build, upgrade and renew recreational trails for a non-motorized and motorized uses, including hiking, walking, cycling, equestrian, cross-country skiing, ATVs, off-road motorcycles and snowmobiles.

“The OFTR is the provincial federation for Off Road Motorcyclists (ORMs) and supports multi-use trails for all good intentioned users. Some of our projects will improve trails for non-motorized uses. Providing alternatives for non-motorized trail enthusiasts allows Off Road Motorcyclists to enjoy their choice of recreation without creating any conflicts.” Says Ken Hoeverman, Executive Director, of the OFTR.

Through Canada’s Economic Action Plan, the Government of Canada is investing $25 million to improve 514 recreational trails across Canada. This investment in Canada’s outdoor heritage will help to quickly create jobs, support into local economies, and attract tourists. The Government’s $25-million contribution will be matched by the National Trails Coalition (NTC) and its partners.

The OFTR needed to find $866,666 dollars in matching funds in 30 days and came up with $949,546. “We were over-subscribed and able to capitalize on a shortfall from other trail federations”, according to Hoeverman.

The OFTR represents 20 ORM clubs across the province and receives support from the Canadian Off-Highway Vehicle Distributors Council (COHV). www.cohv.ca 
 
To learn more about Canada’s Economic Action Plan, visit www.actionplan.gc.ca. For more information on the Government of Canada’s investments in infrastructure, visit www.creatingjobs.gc.ca  .

The OFTR was formed in 1992 and adopted the shared use mandate and a vision to be ‘the Voice of Off -Road Motorcyclists in Ontario.  www.oftr.ca