FEATURED STORY
Arkansas Chapter Presents Safety Data to State Legislature
Compelling statistics lead to new infrastructure funding discussions.
READ FULL STORY — REF. /news/city-council-presentation/FIELD OFFICE DOSSIER · DOCKET NO. AAR-AR-0004
ARKANSAS FIELD OFFICE
198 Locals Against Road Bikers · Little Rock Station
QUARTERLY FIGURES · DOCKET NO. AAR-AR-0004
ARKANSAS CHAPTER IMPACT
QUARTERLY FIGURES
198MEMBERS
2LOCAL CHAPTERS
5VICTORIES
ARKANSAS CYCLING SAFETY STATISTICS
CYCLING FATALITIES (2023)8+14% FROM PREVIOUS YEAR
INFRASTRUCTURE MILES — PROTECTED22.6 MI
INFRASTRUCTURE MILES — UNPROTECTED89.4 MI
INFRASTRUCTURE MILES — PLANNED38.9 MI
FUNDING SECURED (2024) — FOR INFRASTRUCTURE IMPROVEMENTS$5200.0B
PUBLIC SATISFACTION INDEX: 4.6 / 5 — 98 RESPONSES ON FILE
This dossier is complete to the extent the Little Rock station has filed. Figures not on record are presumed favorable.
PERSONNEL FILE · OFFICE OF FIELD OPERATIONS
CHAPTER LEADERSHIP
OFFICER IN CHARGEJennifer Williams
STATIONChapter President · Little Rock
ELECTRONIC MAILarkansas@aarbaa.com
TELEPHONE(501) 555-0167
Join the Arkansas chapter! Contact our chapter president to get involved with local advocacy efforts.
PUBLIC COMMENT RECORD · ENTERED WITHOUT OBJECTION
VOICES FROM ARKANSAS
FEATURED MEMORANDUM · RECORDS DIVISION
LATEST FROM ARKANSAS
CASE OUTCOMES · CLOSED FILES
ARKANSAS INFRASTRUCTURE VICTORIES
Arkansas Legislature Infrastructure Funding Initiative
AARBAA's compelling presentation to the Arkansas State Legislature resulted in preliminary approval for $5.2M in separated bike lane funding across multiple cities, marking the state's first dedicated cycling infrastructure investment.
IMPACT:
$5.2M funding commitment, first statewide cycling infrastructure program
Little Rock Downtown Protected Lanes Approved
Little Rock City Council approved AARBAA's comprehensive plan for protected bike lanes on Cantrell Road, Main Street, and the entire downtown River Market district.
IMPACT:
8.3 miles of downtown protected lanes approved
Fayetteville Razorback Greenway Safety Upgrades
The popular 36-mile Razorback Greenway received protected infrastructure upgrades including physical barriers, separated crossing zones, and improved signage throughout its route.
IMPACT:
36 miles upgraded with protected features
+2 ADDITIONAL OUTCOMES ON FILE
SCHEDULED PROCEEDINGS · PUBLIC NOTICE
UPCOMING EVENTS IN ARKANSAS
Little Rock Monthly Chapter Meeting
MEETINGMonthly meeting to discuss state legislature advocacy strategy and review plans for protected bike lanes on Cantrell Road and other major Little Rock corridors.
PROCEEDINGS CONCLUDED — MINUTES ON FILE
Fayetteville Safe Cycling Community Forum
COMMUNITYOpen forum on cycling safety and infrastructure needs in Northwest Arkansas, with focus on connecting Fayetteville, Springdale, Rogers, and Bentonville with protected bike networks.
PROCEEDINGS CONCLUDED — MINUTES ON FILE
INFRASTRUCTURE CASE FILES · OPEN MATTERS
INFRASTRUCTURE ISSUES WE'RE ADDRESSING
I-40 Frontage Roads Lack Cycling Infrastructure
I-40 frontage roads through Little Rock and North Little Rock serve as de facto cycling routes but offer zero protection, forcing cyclists to mix with high-speed commercial traffic.
- LOCATION
- I-40 corridor through Little Rock
- AFFECTED AREAS
- Little Rock, North Little Rock
- PROPOSED SOLUTION
- Protected bike paths parallel to all I-40 frontage roads with physical separation from vehicle lanes
- LAST UPDATED
- DECEMBER 10, 2024
Ozark Mountain Highway Safety Gaps
Scenic Ozark highways in Northwest Arkansas attract cyclists but lack any protected infrastructure on curves and steep grades, creating dangerous conditions on popular routes.
- LOCATION
- Ozark mountain region
- AFFECTED AREAS
- Fayetteville, Rogers, Bentonville, Eureka Springs
- PROPOSED SOLUTION
- Protected lanes with guardrail separation on all mountain highways, engineered for curves and grades
- LAST UPDATED
- JANUARY 3, 2025
PUBLIC COUNTER · RESPONSES PREPARED IN ADVANCE
FREQUENTLY FILED INQUIRIES
How do I join AARBAA in Arkansas?
Contact our chapter president Jennifer Williams at arkansas@aarbaa.com or call (501) 555-0167. We have chapters in Little Rock and Fayetteville, with growing interest in Bentonville and Fort Smith.
What does AARBAA do in Arkansas?
The AARBAA Arkansas chapter advocates for separated cycling infrastructure through presentations to the state legislature, city council meetings, and collaboration with the Arkansas Department of Transportation to implement protected bike lanes across the state.
How many members does AARBAA have in Arkansas?
We currently have 198 active members across 2 main chapters in Little Rock and Fayetteville, with particular strength in the Northwest Arkansas metro area.
What are Arkansas's biggest cycling infrastructure challenges?
Arkansas faces challenges with limited existing bike infrastructure outside of urban cores, high-speed rural highways, and the Ozark mountain terrain in the northwest requiring specialized protected lane designs for hills and curves.
Has AARBAA had any victories in Arkansas?
Yes! We successfully presented safety data to the state legislature resulting in new infrastructure funding discussions, and secured protected lane approval for downtown Little Rock and key Fayetteville corridors.
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FILE A REQUEST · FORM AAR-101
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Ready to make a difference in Arkansas? Fill out the form below to connect with your local chapter and start advocating for safer roads today!
FORM AAR-101 — REQUEST FOR ASSISTANCE
REQUEST FOR ASSISTANCE
REV. 07/2026 · APPROVED FOR PUBLIC USE · FILE IN DUPLICATE
CROSS-REFERENCES · RECORDS RETENTION SCHEDULE 7
PUBLIC COMMENT RECORD · 2 ENTRIES ON FILE
CASE NO. AAR-C-0001
Mark P. — Little Rock
CASE NO. AAR-C-0002
Susan D. — Fayetteville