WESTFIELD, P.A. (WENY) -- On Friday, the Shapiro Administration announced Pennsylvania’s first official ATV roadway designation. A section of Route 49 in Westfield is now open to all-terrain vehicles during the seasonal riding months.

The 3,700-foot stretch connects existing trail networks to businesses along Route 49, providing riders with safe access while giving local shops a boost.

ATVs are permitted only during daylight hours and within the Northcentral Regional ATV Trail season, which runs from the Friday before Memorial Day until the last Sunday in September.

State officials say the new designation reflects a collaborative effort to expand outdoor recreation and grow rural economies. Tioga and Potter Counties already generate millions annually from ATV tourism, and officials exp

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