Biden-backed RAISE infrastructure investment provides more than $48 million to towns throughout Arkansas

Little Rock, Arkansas – According to the DOT grant announcement, Bryant was chosen as the recipient because it is a historically underserved community. The upgrades are anticipated to boost public health while bringing the crash rate down to below the state average by promoting active transportation options.

Bryant Mayor Allen Scott was happy that his community received the funding through collaborating with the Arkansas Department of Transportation, which was given to the Arkansas Arts Council by the National Endowment for the Arts.

He said that Bryant’s city government collaborated with ARDOT, which served as the application’s lead organization. “It is an honor and a pleasure for us to be a part of this endeavor. The initiative will improve commuter traffic along the area. We anticipate the project’s beginning and eventual conclusion.

A total of $23,752,759 will go to Russellville’s integrated trail system project. When finished, it will add 13 miles to the city’s existing trail network of footside routes and multi-use trails.

According to the DOT, the Russellville funding was intended for a historically underprivileged neighborhood, unlike Bryant, but this time in a location with enduring poverty. To increase safety, the project will construct a bicycle and pedestrian infrastructure that is separate, as well as use underpasses and flashing beacons.

According to the award release, the initiative also lessens greenhouse gas emissions while lowering reliance on vehicles.

Arkansas cities get more than $44 million in HUD funds.

According to DOT officials, $2.2 billion of the $15 billion in requests received was allocated in this round for 162 projects across all 50 states. You can view approved projects on the Transportation.gov website. They were typically in the $20 million to $25 million price range.

“The city of Bryant partnered with ARDOT who was the lead agency for the grant application,” he said. “We are thrilled and honored to be a part of this project. The project will change commuting along that corridor for the better. We look forward to the start and eventual completion of this project.”

A total of $23,752,759 will go to Russellville’s integrated trail system project. When finished, it will add 13 miles to the city’s existing trail network of footside routes and multi-use trails.

According to the DOT, the Russellville funding was intended for a historically underprivileged neighborhood, unlike Bryant, but this time in a location with enduring poverty. To increase safety, the project will construct a bicycle and pedestrian infrastructure that is separate, as well as use underpasses and flashing beacons.

According to the award release, the initiative also lessens greenhouse gas emissions while lowering reliance on vehicles.

According to DOT officials, $2.2 billion of the $15 billion in requests received was allocated in this round for 162 projects across all 50 states. You can view approved projects on the Transportation.gov website. They were typically in the $20 million to $25 million price range.