Analysis assumes that within 5 years of the completion of the RMP revision, travel management plans will have been completed by the CYFO and WFO. These would include inventories of roads and the establishment of authorized travel networks for all means of travel.

OHV use is motor vehicle use of the non-highway road and trail network on public lands. It includes all resource-related activities, including recreation and those associated with livestock grazing and mineral development.

The analysis assumes OHV designations are to be fully implemented 5 years after approval of this RMP.

The greater the area of authorized roads open to motorized vehicles, the greater the benefit to travel management. Reductions to road density result in beneficial impacts to some resources (e.g., big game, soils), but may require additional effort for users (e.g., longer travel routes).

Demand for new ROWs or access is expected to decrease because there is existing infrastructure. ROW applications for energy related transportation facilities (e.g., roads, pipelines) are expected to increase with the number of RFDs.

Existing ROWs granted to other parties for access across the public lands are not affected by this RMP.

The average road width is 12 feet.