This project will plan and design approximately 15.5 miles of greenway linking kensett to downtown searcy as an expansion to the existing 5.5 mile searcy bike trail

The City of Searcy received a $3.4 million Project Grant from the Federal Highway Administration under the National Infrastructure Investments program (CFDA 20.933) awarded on September 29, 2025, to plan and design approximately 15.5 miles of greenway connecting Kensett to downtown Searcy as an expansion of the existing 5.5-mile Searcy Bike Trail. The project encompasses three primary components: revising citywide plans, policies, and ordinances to incorporate the planned greenway; collecting public input through community engagement activities; and completing design and construction documents to advance the project toward implementation.

This planning and design initiative will be executed through September 30, 2029, in Searcy, Arkansas, and represents a significant local transportation infrastructure investment focused on enhancing multimodal connectivity, community mobility, and sustainable transportation options in the region. The deliverables will provide the foundational planning and engineering documentation necessary to support future capital construction phases of the greenway expansion project.

The project will include three components: 1) revising citywide plans, policies, and ordinances to incorporate the planned greenway, 2) collection of public input, and 3) the completion of design and construction documents.