Federal Highway Administration
National Cold War Center Gets $500K Grant From Scenic Byways Program
The grant will support the rehabilitation of several key historic structures at the museum. read more >
I-30 Crossing Project Stays in High Gear Despite Criticism
Arkansas' costliest road project ever barrels ahead on $1.1B journey. read more >
by Kyle Massey -
I-40 Bridge Over Mississippi River to Begin Reopening
The Interstate 40 bridge linking Arkansas and Tennessee that was closed after a crack was found in the span will begin reopening to traffic next week, transportation officials say. read more >
by Associated Press -
Memphis Bridge Waves Red Flag for Infrastructure
The shutdown of the Interstate 40 bridge over the Mississippi River and the subsequent logistical nightmare are shining a light on an age-old problem. America’s infrastructure is old. read more >
by Marty Cook -
$20M Matching Grant Starts Clock Ticking to Finish Delta Heritage Trail
A $20 million grant from the Walton Family Foundation promises to complete the Delta Heritage Trail. read more >
by George Waldon -
Russellville Waits for Intermodal Splash
Lawsuits over multiple environmental studies have been part of the holdup keeping a $50 million intermodal facility from being built south of Russellville on the banks of the Arkansas River. read more >
by Marty Cook -
With Conway Leading the Way, Roundabouts Gain Acceptance in Arkansas
Finley Vinson has advice for city officials considering installing their first roundabout: Find the city’s worst intersection, the one everyone hates, the one that can only be improved. Put the roundabout there. read more >
by Jan Cottingham -
ATRI Weighs In on Infrastructure
There were few surprises among the recommendations in a recent report by the American Transportation Research Institute. read more >
by Marty Cook -
U.S. Drivers Set Record in 2016 for Miles Traveled
Vehicle miles traveled in the United States exceeded 3.2 trillion miles in 2016, a record, according to the Federal Highway Administration. It was the fifth consecutive year of increased mileage on public roads. read more >
Arkansas Trucking Association Highlights Parking Problem
Finding safe, quality parking is harder than you would think. Imagine the millions of trucks on the road and then realize that there are a little more than 300,000 public and private parking spots allotted for them. read more >
by Marty Cook -
Arkansas Bridges Still Need Improvements
Arkansas’ perpetual struggle to repair and replace its aged and ailing bridges is paying small dividends. read more >
by Marty Cook -
Arkansas Drivers Merge Well with Others in a Roundabout Way
With their record of fewer accidents, the Arkansas Highway & Transportation Department says more roundabouts are on the way. read more >
by Marty Cook -
Road Safety Goals Hit A Bump in Arkansas
In 2013, Arkansas released its Strategic Highway Safety Plan, which explained how the state wanted to lower road fatalities to 400 or fewer by the year 2017. While Arkansas has shown improvement, it appears unlikely such an ambitious goal will be realized. read more >
by Marty Cook -
The Public in Public Policy (Craig Douglass On Consumers)
A much-needed increase in annual highway funding is a problem. It’s a problem because the needs are so great, and the options for attainable, incremental funding are limited. In order to achieve the increases necessary to benefit all Arkansans, public involvement is needed in the development of new public policy leading to increased funding. read more >
by Craig Douglass -