Just weeks after holding that hearing, the commission announced it will hold another meeting. But this time in Alaska.

The meeting will be held in Anchorage on July 8 at 9 a.m. in the Loussac Public Library at 3600 Denali St.

Commission Chairman Hal Stratton will conduct the meeting alone. He said he wants to hear from Alaskans on how they use their ATVs, and get their perspectives on ATV safety issues.

On June 5, the commission held a similar meeting in Morgantown, West Virginia. More than 35 people testified, with about half charging that ATVs are unsafe, and the other half saying that ATVs are a viable form of individual and family recreation.

Critics suggested rollbars, seatbelts and even governors to limit speed be installed on ATVs. They also proposed banning kids under 16 from riding the machines.

But Doug Morris, director of the ATVA, told the commissioners that a review of ATV-related accidents indicates that vehicle misuse and ill-prepared riders appear to be the fundamental causes of crashes. Educating riders about the need to wear helmets and other safety gear, to not carry passengers, and to stay off public roads are key measures that could reduce crashes, he said.

It's unknown when, if ever, the commission will decide to take any action related to ATVs. The last time the commission studied ATV safety, in the mid-1980s, three-wheeled ATVs ended up getting banned.