LITTLE ROCK (9-9) – The Arkansas Department of Transportation has announced the award recipients
for its Transportation Alternatives Program (TAP) and Recreational Trails Program (RTP) for 2019.
The Transportation Alternatives Program (TAP) provides funding for programs and projects defined as
“transportation alternatives” for pedestrians, bicyclists and other non-motorized forms of
transportation. It was authorized by the Fixing America’s Surface Transportation (FAST) Act. It is a
reimbursement-type grant program that provides for an 80 percent federal share and a 20 percent local
match from eligible applicants.
Under the TAP program, eligible projects can include construction of on-road and off-road trail facilities
that include sidewalks, bicycle infrastructure, pedestrian and bicycle signals, lighting and other safety related infrastructure. Conversion of abandoned railroad corridors for pedestrian and bicycle trails is
also eligible.
The Recreational Trails Program (RTP)is funded through a portion of TAP funds set aside specifically for
recreational trails. These funds are eligible for maintenance and restoration of existing trails,
development and rehabilitation of trailside and trailhead facilities and trail linkages, and construction of
new trails.
For 2019, a total of 30 TAP projects for $8 million and 10 RTP projects for $1.4 million were awarded.
A few of the larger TAP projects include the Downtown Streetscape in Van Buren, Phase 3 of the Dean’s
Trail in Springdale, and 14th Street’s Pedestrian Bridge over the Union Pacific Railroad in North Little
Rock. RTP projects awarded include two trailheads for Fairfield Bay’s ATV/UTV Trails, additional
mountain bike trails for Boyle Park in Little Rock, and trailhead improvements for the Delta Heritage
Trail in Arkansas City.
To be notified of future funding cycles for these programs, please subscribe to ARDOT’s Local Public
Agency Information at http://ardot.gov/program_mgmt/lpa_subscribe.aspx.
A complete listing of all award recipients and project names is attached.
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