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Motor Vehicle Use Map (MVUM)The MVUM is a requirement of the Travel
Management Final Rule and reflects travel management decisions on
each forest. The MVUM displays National Forest System (NFS) routes (roads
and trails) or areas designated open to motorized travel . The MVUM also
displays allowed uses by vehicle class (highway-legal vehicles, vehicles
less than 50 inches wide and motorcycles), seasonal allowances and provides
information on other travel rules and regulations. Routes not shown on
the MVUM are not open to public motor vehicle travel. Routes designated
for motorized use may not always be signed on the ground but will be identified
on the MVUM. It will be the public's responsibility to reference the MVUM
to determine designated routes for motor vehicle use. The MVUM will be
updated annually, in January, to correct mapping errors or discrepancies
and update travel decisions. If you do not already have a copy of Adobe Reader, you can download a free copy from Adobe . 2008 Rio Grande National Forest MVUMs:
Frequently Asked QuestionsWhere can I get a MVUM? Maps will be posted and available for printing on this website and on
the internet at both the Rocky
Mountain Region and National
Forest Service websites. Paper copies of the Rio Grande NF maps will
be available free of charge at each of the Forest Service offices in La
Jara, Del Norte and Saguache, Colorado and the Forest Supervisor's office
in Monte Vista, Colorado. Due to printing problems, free paper copies
of the Rio Grande NF maps will not be available until January, 2009. Other
partners and distribution locations may be developed over time to help
disseminate maps. How do I print the MVUM? To be readable, only a portion of the MVUM can be printed on 8 ½" x 11" paper using home printers. With Adobe Acrobat, use the “Print Current View” function to print the view on your screen. It is recommended that the legend box, as well as applicable special designations, be printed to aid in interpretation of the MVUM.
Does the MVUM also show mechanized and non-motorized trails and over-snow vehicle uses? What do you mean by vehicle class?
It's important to understand that routes and areas shown open to certain
vehicle classes does not mean they are maintained for or suitable for
travel using those vehicles. It simply means it is legal to use them.
For example, many low standard roads may be open to all motor vehicles.
This designation includes passenger cars, although it may not be prudent
to drive this type of vehicle on the route due to the condition of the
surface or during inclement weather. Please check with the local Ranger
District Offices for more information. Phone numbers, addresses and email
addresses are at http://www.fs.fed.us/r2/riogrande/contact/ What do you mean by a season allowance? Are there road and trail route marker signs on the ground? Routes designated for motorized use may not always be signed. In some cases, a route marker may exist at the entrance of the road/trail with symbols indicating which classes of vehicles are allowed. Routes designated for motorized uses will be identified on the MVUM. The MVUM is an enforcement tool to ensure individuals are on the correct route. It is the responsibility of the user to determine if they are on a route designated for the motor vehicle being used. MVUM's will be developed for each forest nationwide. It is not only a tool for motorized users, but also a consistent and standardized law enforcement tool. |
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