The Arkansas Department of Transportation (ARDOT) recently announced 12 Northwest Arkansas projects will receive a combined $3.01 million for the 2025 Transportation Alternatives and Recreational Trails programs.
Statewide, 67 projects will receive about $20.71 million for the programs, which provide money for trails and pedestrian, bicycle and other non-motorized forms of transportation.
The money for the Transportation Alternatives Program comes from the federal Infrastructure Investment and Jobs Act. No member of Arkansas’ Congressional delegation voted for the Act. The reimbursement-type grant program provides for an 80% federal share and a 20% match from recipients.
Following are the Northwest Arkansas projects and recipients:
• City of Greenland, $500,000 for Gateway Park asset enhancement for community wellness and recreation.
• City of Highfill, $500,000 for Mason Valley Road sidewalk improvements.
• City of Lowell, $500,000 for Arkansas Highway 264 Razorback Greenway tunnel crossing and trail realignment.
• City of West Fork, $378,000 for Riverside Park pedestrian loop ramp.
• City of Centerton, $280,000 for sidewalk and trail project.
• City of Fayetteville, $250,000 for Razorback Greenway pavement replacement.
• City of Goshen, $247,000 for Mill Branch Park trail central.
• Arkansas Game and Fish Commission, $159,000 for War Eagle Creek float-in campsite in Madison County.
• City of Springdale, $116,000 for Thunder Chicken Trail rehabilitation.
• City of Pea Ridge, $47,000 for active transportation master plan.
• City of Elkins, $24,000 for walk and roll mobility infrastructure for all.
• Arkansas Arts Academy, $17,000 for biking safety and training.