ARAC Approves One-year Extension of All-terrain Vehicle Pilot

This week, the Agriculture and Rural Affairs Committee approved a one-year extension of the expanded all-terrain vehicle (ATV) trail network pilot in parts of West Carleton-March, Osgoode, and Rideau-Jock wards.

In April 2025, Council approved expanding ATV routes onto more City-owned lands for a two-year pilot. The change added approximately 242 kilometres of new routes to the existing network. A formal agreement between the City and ATV clubs was finalized in November 2025. This delayed the start of the pilot until 2026.

The one-year extension approved today would ensure the pilot runs for two full riding seasons, allowing enough time for a proper assessment. The pilot would continue until April 16, 2028.