Vote for Public Transit (Jimmy Moses Commentary)
Recently, the Downtown Little Rock Partnership, the North Little Rock Chamber of Commerce, the Maumelle Chamber of Commerce and several community leaders have endorsed the quarter-cent sales tax to fund public transit on the March 1 Pulaski County ballot. read more >
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Becca Green of Rock Region Metro Becomes President of Arkansas PR Chapter (Movers & Shakers)
Becca Green, director of public engagement at Rock Region METRO, is now president of the Arkansas chapter of the Public Relations Society of America. Green succeeds Brandi Hinkle, who is the public information manager for the Arkansas Department of Human Services. read more >
Rock Region Metro Gets Grant for Shelters
The public transportation agency in central Arkansas has received federal aid to install 25 new solar-powered shelters. read more >
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Rock Region Metro Proposes 1/4-Cent Sales Tax
The Rock Region Metro board of directors unanimously approve a resolution to pursue a quarter-cent sales tax to provide dedicated funding for public transit. read more >
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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 >
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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 >
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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 >
Central Arkansas Transit Authority Set To Debut New Name, New Look
Central Arkansas Transit Authority will debut its new name and new look Aug. 11, seven months after the CATA Board of Directors voted to rechristen the agency “Rock Region Metro.” read more >