“Miscommunication” on HB 180
Grand County Commissioners were dismayed last week by a presentation on House Bill 180, which imposes education requirements on OHV operators.
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The quest for quiet continues
The county commission heard a presentation from noise consultant Les Blomberg on the science of sound and the results of recent local noise monitoring.
Making noise at the capitol: OHV regulation bill makes its way through the legislature
As of Feb. 16, the Utah State Senate has temporarily postponed discussion of Senate Bill 168, which is being closely watched by noise-weary Moab residents, local officials and off-highway vehicle business owners and…
Reining in UTVs
After outcry and public comment from Grand County residents about noise from off-highway vehicles in residential neighborhoods, on Oct. 20 the Grand County Commission met with the Moab City Council. At the meeting,…
A mighty uproar
“It’s torture. It is literally torture,” said Moab native Anthony Charles. “I would rather have little sharp pieces of wood shoved under my fingernails.” Charles was talking about the sound of off-road sport…
City council hears about police work on traffic, OHVs
The Moab City Council heard a long report from Moab City Police Chief Bret Edge at their regular meeting on Nov. 12 at City Hall. Edge discussed training and staffing issues at the…