FVMBA meets with FVRD Parks and MoTSA
This past week, FVMBA and bikers in the Fraser Valley were represented in a meeting with FVRD Parks Dept and MoTSA (BC Ministry of Tourism, Sport, and the Arts). The primary focus of the meeting was attempting to develop a working relationship between all parties present, and to identify other interested parties that should be involved in reference to Sumas mountain trails.
Put simply: The meeting was very productive. There is a willingness by both Parks and MTSA to recognize the existing trails and to potentially share resources in the effort to maintain the trails and erect signs. In the near future, Parks staff will be guided down some of the trails as a first step toward this final goal. FVMBA is going to arrange loaner bikes for this purpose.
Several points were discussed, but are too involved to mention here, but suffice it to say that the future looks promising.
There is talk of the lower gate being open in the very near future, with the new, upper gate remaining closed. Passage past the upper gate for trail maintenance efforts was discussed and not discounted.
To all members: Thanks! We appreciate you being a member and adding strength to our efforts. With even higher numbers, we can accomplish more.
To FVRD Parks and MTSA: Thank you for spending a good chunk of your morning meeting with us and discussing matters in such an open, positive forum.
In attendance were:
Gary Harder,
Steve Rosset,
Andrew Gower,
3 FVRD Parks Dept. staff,
1 representative from MTSA.
