Somerset County seeks input for countywide ATV/UTV trail plan (July 6 survey)

Somerset County is asking residents to weigh in on a countywide ATV/UTV Trail Plan.

In a post dated July 6, 2026, the county linked an online ArcGIS Survey123 form titled for a “Somerset Countywide ATV Trail Plan,” inviting riders and residents to share input as the county advances planning. Officials say the effort is meant to guide evaluation and coordination—not to approve specific routes in advance.

What the July 6 survey is (and what “countywide” means)

The survey is hosted through ArcGIS Survey123 and is described as a countywide input effort, not limited to one township or a single corridor. For residents, that matters because ATV/UTV trail planning can affect where riders travel, how connectivity works across areas, and how municipalities may need to coordinate later.

The county’s “Latest News” page dated the posting July 6, 2026 and provided the link to the Survey123 intake form.

How the county says the planning work will be organized

Somerset County’s survey is part of a broader planning procurement outlined in a countywide ATV Trail Plan RFP issued through the Somerset County Planning Commission.

That RFP describes an implementation-planning framework that includes evaluating corridors/areas and building a structured approach that features:

Corridor/area evaluation as part of how the network could be assessed
Public participation as a formal element of the process (including use of Survey123 for resident input)
Coordination expectations involving municipalities and other agencies with roles in access, approvals, and practical implementation

State context: why this is moving now

Somerset County’s work is also referenced in a Pennsylvania Department of Conservation and Natural Resources (DCNR) announcement about ATV/snowmobile trail investments. In that DCNR release, Somerset County is listed with $80,600 to prepare a countywide ATV Trail Plan.

In practical terms, state support is part of why the county is preparing the planning foundation now—so the next steps can be shaped with resident input before specific decisions are made.

What residents should do now

If you live in Somerset County, ride ATVs/UTVs, or own/manage property that could be affected by potential trail planning, your immediate action is to complete the Survey123 questionnaire linked from the county’s July 6 “Latest News” entry.

When responding, focus on the kinds of details that planning teams typically use—where riding/connectivity is most important to you, where access might be a concern, and what local impacts the county should consider as it evaluates options. The county’s RFP framework emphasizes engaging affected property owners and coordinating with municipalities, so responses that speak to local realities are likely to be especially helpful.

What to watch for next

Based on the RFP framework, survey input is one step in a multi-step planning process. Residents should expect further evaluation materials and additional engagement tied to the planning work—rather than an immediate “final routes” announcement.

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