Model Policies — Utah
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Creates the Outdoor Recreation Infrastructure Account through the Outdoor Recreation Grant Program. Enacted. Read SB 0264 here.
[8035]
Utah Highway Bonds Authorization
Issues up to $47 million in bonds for state and local highway projects, including multimodal projects. Enacted. Read SB 277 here.
[8035]
Utah Outdoor Recreational Infrastructure Grant Program
The bill creates the Outdoor Recreational Infrastructure Grant Program with a one-time appropriation from the General Fund of $5 million. Passed. Read the legislation.
Success Stories
Ohio - Local (Oxford Area) Trails Levy
Oxford, Ohio (location of Miami University) passes tax levy to build 12-mile trail system. Read more about the process of getting this initiative on the ballot.
The City of Oxford, Ohio passed a property tax levy on May 8, 2018 to fund the construction of its planned 12-mile multi-use trail...

Clean Ohio: Bond Initiative Creates Hundreds of Millions for Trails, Conservation
First approved by voters in 2000, the Clean Ohio Fund is a $400 million state bond initiative that restores, protects and connects Ohio’s natural and urban places by preserving open space and farmland, improving outdoor recreation and attracting investment and economic development. The program,...