
Coalition of Recreational Trail Users display
The Coalition of Recreational Trail Users (CRTU) is a nonprofit organization formed by a partnership of Minnesota’s motorized recreational trail user communities.
The Coalition of Recreational Trail Users (CRTU) is a nonprofit organization formed by a partnership of Minnesota’s motorized recreational trail user communities. It is composed of:
In 2007, the coalition recognized the need to educate the motorized trails communities, as well as the general public, regarding safe and responsible motorized recreation. To answer these needs, CRTU developed a plan for an education and outreach trailer to be stocked with information on rules, regulations, safety, and the state associations, as well as maps and youth safety training CDs. All this information was available in both paper and multimedia formats via an integrated flat-screen display, computer, and DVD player.
Minnesota State Fair
It was agreed that the trailer would be manned with members from the partner organizations who were knowledgeable about the state’s and associations’ programs. The member organizations’ goal was to educate their membership and also riders who were not members of any club or association. It has been shown that club and/or association membership is an important way of developing more responsible and informed riders. A secondary purpose was to expose members of the general population to motorized recreation as a legitimate activity and give them an opportunity to view one of the many positive aspects of the rider community.
Using RTP and other funds, the trailer was purchased and outfitted in 2008 and began its journey that year. The reception of the educational trailer in the motorized community has been very positive. In 2008, the trailer traveled over 3,000 miles, made 15 appearances at locations with over 101,000 attendees. In 2009, the trailer again traveled over 3,000 miles and made 14 appearances at locations with over 226,000 attendees, including a day at the Minnesota Department of Natural Resources area of the Minnesota State Fair.
Interior of the Education Trailer
2021: Sign Language Saturday
2020: Nevada’s Outdoor School’s Outdoor Ethics Program
2019: Gallatin National Forest Avalanche Center (GNFAC) – Montana
2018: Spearhead Trails - Virginia
2017: Woodruff Greenway Trail - South Carolina
2016: Great Trails: Providing Quality OHV Trails and Experiences Guidebook (Nationwide)
2015: Blue Tree Trail System - Nevada
2014: Missouri State Parks Trail Book
2013: School Messaging Program - Minnesota
2012: Intertwine Alliance Bi-State Regional Trails Website - Oregon and Washingston
2011: Shadow Mountain Trail System - Wyoming
2009: Giant's Stairs Trail Project - Maine
2008: Recreation Maps and Educational Materials - Wyoming
2007: Trail Planning, Design & Development Guidelines Book - Minnesota
2006: Washington & Old Dominion Railroad Regional Park - Virginia
2005: North Slope Trailer Project - Wyoming
2004: Western Wyoming Avalanche Education - Wyoming
2004: Sensible, Courteous Off Road Enthusiasts (SCORE) - Pennsylvania
2003: Green Ridge State Forest & Rocky Gap State Park Trail - Maryland