This $256,057 grant award from the Federal Transit Administration (FTA) under the Federal Transit Formula Grants program (CFDA 20.507) will fund two key transportation planning initiatives in Northwest Arkansas:
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Phase 3 of the Northwest Arkansas Travel Demand Model Update, which will enhance regional transportation forecasting and socioeconomic data analysis to support future transit planning and infrastructure investments.
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A Transit Alternatives Study that will evaluate multiple high-capacity transit modes, including commuter rail, to identify a locally preferred transit solution for the region. This analysis will assess the viability of securing FTA Capital Improvement Grants to implement preferred transit improvements.
The award recipient, the Northwest Arkansas Regional Planning Commission (NWARPC), will conduct these planning activities to benefit residents, commuters, and local transit agencies in Washington and Benton Counties. The grant funds will support improved ridership forecasting, greenhouse gas emission reductions, and identification of the optimal regional transit solution for future implementation.
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