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The RTP funds come from the s, All-terrain Vehicle s, off-highway Motorcycle s, and off-highway light trucks. The Congress authorized the RTP for $60 million in 2005, $70 million in 2006, $75 million in 2007, $80 million in 2008, and $85 million 2009. The RTP funds are distributed to the States by legislative formula: half of the funds are distributed equally among all States, and half are distributed in proportion to the estimated amount of nonhighway recreational fuel use in each State. Each State administers its own program, usually through a State resource or Park agency. Each State develops its own procedures to solicit and select projects for funding. Recreational Trails Program funds may be used for:
Recreational Trails Program funds may not be used for:
States must use 30 % of their funds for motorized trail uses, 30 % for nonmotorized trail uses, and 40 % for diverse trail uses. Diverse motorized projects (such as snowmobile and motorcycle) or diverse nonmotorized projects (such as pedestrian and equestrian) may satisfy two of these categories at the same time. States are encouraged to consider projects that benefit both motorized and nonmotorized users, such as common trailhead facilities. Other uses of funds specifically allowed are:
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