Metroplan-Funded Projects

Through a historic $100 million EPA climate grant, Metroplan secured nearly $50 million for Central Arkansas “Green Networks.” This funding supports trail projects like the Southwest Trail (targeting a future 60‑mile stretch connecting Hot Springs Village to Little Rock), Rose Creek Trail, Powerline Trail in Sherwood, Bryant Parkway Trail, and the Saline River Greenway.

Metroplan has also committed to investing $55 million from its Surface Transportation Program block grants over the next decade toward a regional multi‑use path network.

In October 2024, Metroplan awarded $17.35 million in surface transportation block grants to nine cities and two counties. Notable allocations include Sherwood’s $4 million Jacksonville‑Cato roadway upgrade, Saline County’s $2.4 million design support for the Southwest Trail, and various trail and bridge enhancements across the region.

Earlier in 2025, about $2.3 million in Transportation Alternative Program funding went to multiple trail and infrastructure projects—from Austin and Bryant to Cabot, Little Rock, Pulaski County, Shannon Hills, Sherwood, and Ward.

In 2023, Metroplan awarded $1.1 million for a “road diet” on Markham Street—reducing four lanes to two, adding a center turn lane, and enhancing safety for pedestrians and cyclists.

Beyond trails and roads, Metroplan secured $913,690 through the Safe Streets and Roads for All program to pilot safety measures like high‑visibility crossings, EMS alert technology, and intersection safety upgrades.