Metroplan Announces Transportation Alternatives Program Grants
March 2, 2026
Little Rock, AR – The Metroplan Board of Directors recently awarded $1,675,000 in Transportation Alternatives Program (TAP) funding.
TAP is a federal-aid transportation program administered by the Federal Highway Administration that provides funding for transportation improvement projects. Metroplan awards funding to qualifying projects in Central Arkansas based on applications from member jurisdictions and a rigorous review process.
Project applications were received January 9, 2026 for TAP FFY 2027 funding and were evaluated in accordance with the policies and at the direction of the Metroplan Board. The TAP requires a minimum of 20% local match.
The list of 6 awarded projects reflects the Metroplan Board’s commitment to investments in bicycle and pedestrian infrastructure, as well as projects that address multimodal safety and intersection improvements.
| Sponsor | Project Scope | Phase | Awarded Funding |
| Benton | Alcoa Trail Phase 1 and 2 | Design | $335,000 |
| Bryant | Midland Park to Hwy 5 Trail | Design | $270,000 |
| Cabot | Cabot CARG Phase 3 Design | Design | $65,000 |
| Maumelle | Woodland Dr. Trail/Intersection Impvts | Construction | $335,000 |
| Pulaski County | SE Trail Phase 2 | Construction | $335,000 |
| Sherwood | Woodruff Creek Trail | Design | $335,000 |
Contact: Sydney Dozier
Phone: 501.372.3300
E-mail: sdozier@metroplan.org
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