Expansion of motorized area of Hatcher Pass considered

[preed]

ASSEMBLY: ATV riders, snowmachiners want access expanded.

By RINDI WHITE
rwhite@adn.com

Published: February 16th, 2010 10:30 PM
Last Modified: February 17th, 2010 08:59 AM

PALMER -- The battle between motorized and nonmotorized users in Hatcher Pass may come to a head next month when the Mat-Su Borough Assembly will decide whether to recommend a new corridor for snowmachiners and other off-road users along the Carle Wagon Trail.

http://www.adn.com/news/alaska/matsu/story/1142741.html

[TonyM]

Here are some corresponding emails I've gotten from Assembly woman Cindy B. It looks like theres a good chance that a decision WON"T be made.

"Hours and hours of testimony last night from non motorized and motorized users. Another hearing on March 2. It is my opinion that nothing will be decided in the near future.



Cindy Bettine, CTC"

"The machiners are looking for more access; access they currently do not have. The skiers are trying to protect the current non motorized areas. Going to be a big flight.



Cindy Bettine, CTC"