Panhandle trail groomer

The Federal Highway Administration (FHWA) awarded the Oregon Department of Transportation (ODOT) $393,661.37 under the Recreational Trails Program (CFDA 20.219) on August 4, 2025, to purchase a winter trail groomer for operation by the Panhandle Snowmobile Club and the Oregon State Snowmobile Association (OSSA). This equipment acquisition supports the maintenance and grooming of recreational trails designated for motorized snowmobile use in Oregon's Panhandle region.

Under the Recreational Trails Program, the equipment purchase qualifies as an eligible use of formula grant funds, specifically the acquisition of trail construction and maintenance equipment. By providing the grooming equipment to the designated snowmobile organizations, the award enables ongoing maintenance of recreational trails serving motorized trail users while advancing the program's objective to develop and maintain recreational trails and trail-related facilities across diverse landscape types and user communities.

Project description

Purchase a winter trail groomer for operation by the panhandle snowmobile club and the oregon state snowmobile association (OSSA).