Jarod Varner
Rock Region Metro Board Hires Charles Frazier as Director
The Metro Board of Directors announced Monday the hiring of Charles Frazier, assistant director of Palm Tran in Palm Beach County, Florida, as executive director of Rock Region Metro. read more >
Rock Region Metro Hires Springsted Waters to Find New Director
The Rock Region Metro board hires Springsted Waters Executive Recruitment of Dallas to recruit its next executive director. read more >
Rock Region Metro Director Resigns
Rock Region Metro Executive Director Jarod Varner on Friday announced his departure from the central Arkansas transit organization after four years of leading it. read more >
Rock Region Metro Plans Service Enhancements, Fare Review
As part of an annual review process, Rock Region Metro is planning system service enhancements, including proposed changes for 14 of its 26 bus routes. A fare review, the first since 2009, is also underway. read more >
With New Tech and Data, Rock Region Metro Aims for Service Improvements
Rock Region Metro is using new technology and upgrades in hopes of encouraging more people to use public transportation and earn the public's vote for a sales tax increase. read more >
by Alexis Crowe -
Cautious Optimism for Rebuilding Broadway Bridge
Motorists who regularly drive downtown may dread next year’s replacement of the Broadway Bridge, but Little Rock and transit officials don’t expect the $98.4 million project to cause many problems for area businesses. read more >
by Austin DuVall -
CATA Becomes Rock Region Metro With New Look, 15 CNG Buses
The Central Arkansas Transit Authority becomes the Rock Region Metro, part of rebranding effort that includes new services and 15 buses powered by compressed natural gas. read more >
by Alexis Crowe -
Chart: A Look at Rock Region Metro’s New Look, New Name
The former Central Arkansas Transit Authority has a new name, Rock Region Metro, and a new look for public transit vehicles throughout metro Little Rock. read more >