The Shawnee TRAILS Act requires the Secretary of Agriculture to designate and maintain at least 20 percent of all trails in the Shawnee National Forest specifically for recreational use by covered vehicles, which include electric bicycles and off-highway vehicles like ATVs. The bill also mandates that the Forest Service manage these trails to balance recreational access with environmental protection, and ensures that at least one trail remains open at all times for vehicle use. Additionally, the legislation prohibits the Forest Service from banning covered vehicles on paved roads within the national forest. The bill does not specify a funding amount or implementation timeline, leaving those details to be determined by the Forest Service.
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