Fund the replacement of revenue vans in conways UZA along with associated capital for the other vans in service

Rock Region Metropolitan Transit Authority received a $3.37 million Formula Grant Award from the Federal Transit Administration (FTA) under the Federal Transit Formula Grants program (CFDA 20.507), obligated on September 17, 2025, with a completion date of December 31, 2028. The award funds capital improvements and operating assistance for transit services in Conway's Urbanized Area (UZA) and surrounding Faulkner County, Arkansas. Primary products include procurement of replacement revenue vans and associated capital equipment upgrades for existing vehicles in service, along with ancillary technology and support equipment including computer hardware and software, miscellaneous support equipment, radios, and bike racks.

In addition to capital acquisitions, the grant provides 50% operating assistance to maintain current transit service levels and funds short-range planning activities designed to optimize and support future transit service expansion and efficiency improvements. The funding directly benefits citizens and patrons throughout Conway and Faulkner County by improving vehicle fleet condition, enhancing service reliability, and supporting strategic planning for system expansion. Rock Region Metro, the designated recipient for the Little Rock and Conway urbanized areas, implements all activities directly without subrecipient involvement.

Purpose

The purpose of this award is to fund the replacement of revenue vans in conways UZA along with associated capital for the other vans in service. These funds will also be used to purchase ancillary items to maintain service which include computer hardware computer software miscellaneous support equipment radios and bike racks. These funds will also be used for 50% operating assistance to maintain service levels and short range planning to plan for future expansion optimization and efficiency of service.

Activities

These funds will be used to purchase a replacement van in conways UZA as well as associated capital for the other vans in service. Funds will also be used to purchase computer hardware software miscellaneous support equipment radios and bike racks. The funds will also be used as 50% operating assistance to maintain service and planning will also be used to optimize current and future transit service in conway.

Expected outcomes

These funds will improve the condition of conways vehicles and support plans for future transit expansion including ongoing maintenance funding.

Intended beneficiaries

The citizens and patrons of conway AR and faulkner county AR will benefit from this funding.