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Metroplan Board Agenda: March, 2009TRANSCRIPT
METROPLAN BOARD OF DIRECTORS MEETING
March 25, 2009
A G E N D A
1. Approval of Minutes of February 2009 2. Approval of Financial Statement (Unaudited) for February, 2009 3. Executive Director’s Report A. Green Guide B. Legislative Update C. Governor’s Non-Attainment Recommendations 4. 2008 Metroplan Audit Report 5. Green Agenda Work Plan
TRANSPORTATION AGENDA
6. Authorization for Procurement of Right-of-Way Services 7. CARTS TIP Amendments 8. Project Design Review and Scope Change 9. ARRA Report 10. Call for LUZA Projects 11. Any Other Business to come before the Metroplan Board 12. Citizen Communications
Minutes of the Metroplan Board Meeting
February 25, 2009 Attending:
Mayor Art Brooke, City of Ward Mayor James Firestone, City of Vilonia Mayor Virginia Hillman, City of Sherwood Mayor Larry Mitchell, City of Bryant Mayor Mike Watson, City of Maumelle Mayor Randy Holland, City of Mayflower Mayor Mark Stodola, City of Little Rock Mayor Eddie Joe Williams, City of Cabot Mayor Tommy Swaim, City of Jacksonville Mayor Patrick Hays, City of North Little Rock Mayor Lorraine Smith, City of Wrightsville Mayor Tab Townsell, City of Conway Mayor Rick Holland, City of Benton Mayor Terry Don Robinson, City of Wooster Mayor Melton Cotton, City of Greenbrier Judge Kemp Nall, Grant County Judge Buddy Villines, Pulaski County Judge Lanny Fite, Saline County Judge Preston Scroggin, Faulkner County Mr. Paul Day, Hot Springs Village Ms. Betty Wineland, Central AR Transit Authority *Mr. Steve Mitchell, Arkansas Highway Department *Indicates a proxy
Guests Jim Towe, City of Benton Paul Curtis, Mayflower Police Chief Steve Beck, City of Little Rock John Honeywell, City of Little Rock T L Jumper, City of Little Rock Moises Marrero, Federal Highway Administration Gary DalPorto, FHWA Robbie Reed, Senator Pryor’s Office Kris Raper, Senator Pryor’s Office Michael Clayton, Clayton Engineering Mark Rushing, Thoma Thoma Judith Beale, citizen of Jacksonville Noel Oman, AR Democrat-Gazette John Hoffheimer, The Leader Ed Galucki, Cabot Star-Herald
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Bill Lawson, NLR Times/ Maumelle Monitor Mike Herman, KATV Pete Thompson, KARK Jack Heinritz, KARN Latresha Woodruff, KLRT FOX 16
Metroplan Jim McKenzie Richard Magee Allen Skaggs Nila Corbell Timothy Miles Iris Woods Approval of Minutes A motion to approve the minutes of the January 2009 meeting was made by Mayor Holland, seconded by Mayor Mitchell, and passed by the Board. Approval of The financial statements for the month of January Financial were not available at the meeting due to the Statement ongoing Metroplan audit. The statements will be
provided at the March meeting. Item 3. Executive Director’s Report A. Transfer of Central AR Clean Cities Program
Mr. McKenzie stated to the Board that the Central Arkansas Clean Cities Program sponsorship would be changing hands. Since 2002 Metroplan has sponsored the program and recently Winrock International has come forward to take on this active role.
Mr. McKenzie added that Metroplan would continue to be a part of the organization as a stakeholder. The transfer would allow staff to concentrate on other projects involving clean air issues.
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A motion to approve the transfer of sponsorship for the Clean Cities Program was made by Mayor Smith, seconded by Mayor Mitchell and passed by the Board.
B. ADEQ Elected Officials Briefing
Mr. McKenzie stated to the Board that the Arkansas Department of Environmental Quality held a briefing on their recommendations on air quality non-attainment areas on February 24, 2009.
As expected the recommendations focused on Pulaski and Crittenden Counties.
Item 4. Green Agenda Presentation
Ms. Jasmin Moore gave a presentation to the Board on work that has been done on the Green Agenda.
A summary of this information was distributed at the meeting. Mr. McKenzie suggested that the report be provided to entities within each Board member’s jurisdiction. After which the Green Agenda sub-committees should bring recommendations back to the Board for review and approval.
Item 5. Old Business: Sharrows Amendment to Regional Design Standards
Mr. McKenzie reminded the Board that in the last Board meeting a presentation on the incorporation of the use of Sharrows in the regional design standards.
Judge Villines requested at that time that the report be put out for public comment and brought back in March.
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Page 4 The comment period produced five comments that showed strong support for the use of Sharrows.
A motion to approve amending regional design standards to incorporate the use of Sharrows consistent with the MUTCD was made by Judge Villines, seconded by Mayor Hays and passed by the Board.
Item 6. ArkRide Demonstration
Mr. John Hoffpauer gave the Board a brief presentation on the ArkRide program.
Mr. Hoffpauer stated to the Board that due to the rise in gas prices that occurred in 2008, Metroplan was stimulated by recurring request for access to the rideshare program. After reviewing the program it was determined that it needed to be updated to meet the growing needs of those individuals in the region.
Mr. Hoffpauer noted that the ArkRide program was now in full operation. A demonstration was given to the Board on how to utilize the program.
After the presentation Mr. McKenzie urged the Board to provide this information to persons within their jurisdiction.
Item 7. Operation Bottleneck Presentation
Mr. Magee gave the Board a brief presentation on the results of Operation Bottleneck. Mr. Magee noted to the Board that almost 3,000 persons responded to the Operation Bottleneck Survey. The responses were broken down into categories for basic classifications. The category of projects represented everything from minor traffic signal training issues to major freeway widenings.
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Mr. Magee reminded the Board that most projects fit into the “Low hanging fruit” category – meaning that the problems identified by the public are really readily renewal within existing budgets. The “other fruit” – mid-hanging and high-hanging fruit will take the effort of others to achieve. Mr. Magee reminded the Board that a draft of the comments and possible solutions to the problems was passed out and would be available for corrections and additional comments through March, at which time the final editions would be prepared.
Item 8. Stimulus Program Presentation
Mr. McKenzie stated to the Board that The American Recovery and Reinvestment Act was signed by President Obama on February 17th. As stated at the last meeting this action will have a tremendous impact on the Arkansas roadway system.
Mr. McKenzie noted to the Board that Mayor Stodola and Mayor Hays attended meetings with President Obama.
Mayor Stodola stated to the Board that in the meeting it was noted that 50% of the funds received through the Stimulus Package must be obligated to roadway projects within 120 days of receipt of funding and all funds left be obligated accordingly thereafter within the next 12 months.
Out of the $351 million that is to be received by the state 70% will be allotted to the state’s highway department for roadways.
The Arkansas Department of Highways has stated that there are $1.2 billion in projects ready to go. Once the bill goes into effect $14.2 million would be brought into the region for roadways.
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Mr. McKenzie stated to the Board that Metroplan, AHTD, and FHWA have been working together to develop a strategy in making sure that the money is distributed appropriately to the furthering of projects that are already in place.
Mr. McKenzie noted that a website has been developed to post and track all projects that will be funded. The website is recovery.gov. Mr. McKenzie stated that staff has continued to monitor the action of the bill as it has developed. A copy of staff recommendations on programming the $14.2 million of Stimulus funding and reprogramming funds freed up by the stimulus program was presented to the Board at the meeting.
These recommendations are attached to and incorporated into these minutes. A motion to approve the commendations was made by Mayor Hays, seconded by Mayor Smith and passed by the Board.
Item 9. CARTS UPWP and TIP Amendments
Mr. Magee stated to the Board that action be taken on amending the FY 2009 CARTS UPWP to include funding of Ozone Action Days.
A motion to approve Resolution 09-04 was made by Mayor Hays, seconded by Mayor Smith and passed by the Board.
Mr. Magee stated to the Board that a resolution was developed to amend Resolution 09-02 that identifies the funding sources for projects listed in the American Recovery and Reinvestment Act.
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A motion to approve Resolution 09-05 was made by Judge Villines, seconded by Mayor Williams and passed by the Board.
With no further discussion the meeting was adjourned.
ITEM 3. EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR'S REPORT A. Green Guide In support of its Green Agenda and, this year, the arkRide carpool matching program, Metroplan has once again taken out an ad in Arkansas Business’ Green Guide. ArkRide is mentioned on the back cover (our ad), in a feature article on page 85 (“Guilt Trip”) and in the Quick and Dirty section on the last page of the magazine. A copy of the Green Guide is included in your packet. B. Legislative Update Two bills in the General Assembly may be of interest to our members in the transportation area. HB 1551 by Representative Wilson creates a Blue Ribbon Committee on Highway Finance to propose an adequate and equitable method of properly financing state highways, city streets and county roads. The Committee report will be due on or before July 1, 2010. The bill was overwhelmingly approved in both chambers and is now Act 374 of 2009. HB 1782 by Representative Harrelson proposes to appropriate $5,000,000 from the General Improvement Fund to the Economic Development Commission for a feasibility study and engineering report on the South Central High Speed Rail Corridor from Texarkana to Memphis. The bill has been referred to the Joint Budget Committee. C. Governor’s Non-Attainment Recommendations On March 10, 2009, Governor Beebe formally submitted his recommendations for Arkansas non-attainment areas under the 2008 8-hour ozone standards. As widely anticipated, the Governor recommended Crittenden County in the Memphis metro area and Pulaski County in central Arkansas.
ITEM 4. 2008 METROPLAN AUDIT SUMMARY Thomas and Thomas is in the final stages of completing our 2008 audit. We anticipate final review by staff in the week prior to the Board meeting. Assuming no unanticipated findings, staff will e-mail the audit to the Board early next week and provide a hard copy of the audit at the Board meeting. Representatives from the auditors will be at the Board meeting to answer any questions on the audit. Action Needed: A motion to approve the 2008 audit report.
ITEM 5. GREEN AGENDA PRESENTATION SUMMARY The Board Subcommittee on the Green Agenda has given staff direction on a 2009 work program. The following proposal is for work tasks to add to the work program. Any additional costs are modest and manageable from reserve funds for this year. Staff will continue to look for project specific and sustaining grants to support a longer-term environmental program. Green Agenda Work Elements Task 1 Program Support & Administration To administer the Green Agenda, update and maintain the Green
Central Arkansas wiki- information clearinghouse, and to support the Board Green Agenda Subcommittee, Green Task Force, and other related meetings. This task includes pursuing grant opportunities, monitoring and reporting on federal and state legislation and researching and reporting on best practices.
Task 2 Support Green Transportation Programs Metroplan staff will continue to administer programs that support
the Green Agenda such as: • arkRide • Multi‐modal planning • Regional trails • Congestion relief (Operation Bottleneck)
In addition, Metroplan will monitor federal and state legislation and policies related to the environment and transportation, such as public transit, high speed rail, and carbon regulation.
Task 3 Land Use and Growth Management Metroplan staff will be responsible for:
1. Researching positive incentives, such as grants, for managing growth. 2. Sharing model ordinances regarding green land development. Examples include:
a. Zoning regulations b. Subdivision regulations c. Low impact development (storm water) d. Tree preservation e. Parking f. Building codes g. Permitting alternative energy sources, etc.
Task 4 Energy Efficiency & Distributed Generation Metroplan staff will develop strategies on regional efforts to
increase energy efficiency and secure green energy resources.
Metroplan staff will be responsible for: 1. Exploring the feasibility of hiring a consultant to facilitate a regional energy
strategy. 2. Conducting a survey of regional electric providers (municipal‐owned, co‐op,
private) regarding their preparation for developing a smart grid. 3. Researching the extent to which local governments have mandated private
utilities’ renewable portfolio standards. 4. Researching and providing guidance on zoning & building codes regarding
electric recharging and distributed generation. 5. Sharing model policies and best practices.
Task 5 Broadband To determine the role of local governments in broadband promotion.
Metroplan staff will be responsible for :
1. Researching other local governments that have set goals for broadband. 2. Coordinating a regional policy and goals if desired. 3. Sharing model policies.
Task 6 Environment To coordinate regional efforts to improve the environment.
Metroplan staff will be responsible for:
1. Continuing to operate current air and water quality programs as well as monitor federal and state policies such as ozone non‐attainment and carbon dioxide regulations.
2. Pursuing the measurement of the region’s carbon footprint with the assistance of a consultant.
3. Researching the feasibility of developing a regional water conservation plan. 4. Researching and investigating green infrastructure plans, which seek to
identify areas that the region wants to discourage development.
Task 7 Green Community Certification Program To establish a way to recognize communities in central Arkansas
which are committed to reducing their environmental impact.
Metroplan staff will be responsible for:
1. Researching model green community certifications. 2. Developing a certification process and standards for central Arkansas
communities with input from the Green Task Force. 3. Implementing a green community certification program.
Action Needed: Discussion and motion to approve the inclusion of the work elements on the Green Agenda into the 2009 work plan.
TRANSPORTATION AGENDA ITEM 6. AUTHORIZATION FOR PROCUREMENT OF
RIGHT-OF-WAY ACQUISTION SERVICES SUMMARY A meeting was held on March 11, 2009 of local project sponsors, consulting engineers, AHTD and FHWA personnel associated with the funding, design, review and monitoring of transportation projects on the CARTS TIP to help determine which of the locally sponsored TIP projects would be the most likely to meet the timeframe set by the American Recovery & Reinvestment Act (ARRA) for obligation of funds. The action taken by the Board at last month’s meeting allocating ARRA funds to those determined projects resulted in an additional request by some sponsoring jurisdictions to help expedite those projects. The request is for Metroplan to take the steps necessary to procure right-of-way acquisition services for the various project sponsors collectively, rather than each governmental unit having to act separately. Attached is a resolution authorizing staff to undertake necessary actions to accomplish that request. BOARD ACTION: Approval of Resolution 09-07
RESOLUTION 09-07
AUTHORIZATION FOR PROCUREMENT OF
RIGHT-OF-WAY ACQUISTION SERVICES
WHEREAS, Metroplan is the officially designated Metropolitan Planning Organization (MPO) for the Little Rock-North Little Rock-Conway metropolitan area; and WHEREAS, the MPO is charged with the responsibility of developing and updating a long-range transportation plan cooperatively with the state and transit operators for the Central Arkansas Regional Transportation Study (CARTS); and WHEREAS, Metroplan received funding from the American Recover and Reinvestment Act (ARRA) to expedite local transportation projects; and WHEREAS, member local jurisdictions have requested assistance in the procurement of right-of-way acquisition services on several of CARTS transportation projects funded through either ARRA and/or STP funds; NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED that the Metroplan Board of Directors does hereby authorize staff to undertake the necessary steps to procure right-of-way acquisition services for its member local governments. Duly adopted this 25th day of March 2009.
SIGNED: Art Brook, President Mayor, City of Ward Attest: Larry Mitchell, Secretary Mayor, City of Bryant
ITEM 7. CARTS TRANSPORTATION IMPROVEMENT
PROGRAM (TIP) AMENDMENTS SUMMARY At the request of CATA, please find attached Resolution 09-08 amending the FY 2009 Annual Element of the CARTS 2007-2010 Transportation Improvement Program to include the following items utilizing American Recovery & Reinvestment Act (ARRA) funds:
• Associated capital items for buses $120,000 • Associated capital items for rail $100,000 • Miscellaneous shop equipment for buses $240,000 • Miscellaneous shop equipment for rail $100,000
TCC RECOMMENDATION: Approval
ACTION NEEDED: Adoption of Resolution 09-08
RESOLUTION 09-08
AMENDING THE CARTS FY 2007-2010
TRANSPORTATION IMPROVEMENT PROGRAM WHEREAS, Metroplan is the officially designated Metropolitan Planning Organization (MPO) for the Little Rock-North Little Rock-Conway metropolitan area; and WHEREAS, the MPO is charged with the responsibility of developing and administering the CARTS Transportation Improvement Program (TIP) for the local governments, the Central Arkansas Transit Authority (CATA), and the Arkansas State Highway and Transportation Department; NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, that the Metroplan Board of Directors does hereby amend the FY 2009 Annual Element of the CARTS FY 2007-2010 TIP to include the following new line items utilizing American Recovery & Reinvestment Act (ARRA) funds:
Associated capital items for buses $120,000 Associated capital items for rail $100,000 Miscellaneous shop equipment for buses $240,000 Miscellaneous shop equipment for rail $100,000
Duly recorded this 25th day of March 2009.
SIGNED: Art Brooke, President Mayor, City of Ward
ATTEST: Larry Mitchell, Secretary Mayor, City of Bryant
ITEM 8. PROJECT DESIGN REVIEW and SCOPE CHANGE SUMMARY
Current CARTS TIP policy requires that projects, as designed, be reviewed and approved to validate consistency with both the original project scope, local jurisdictional plans, Metro 2030 and CARTS Design Standards prior to going to construction bid. Please find enclosed staff review summaries and project plan sheets for the following four (4) transportation projects seeking design approval:
Little Maumelle River Trail Bridge Pike Avenue Roundabout Scott Hamilton; Baseline to JE Davis SH 5: Saline County Line to Otter Creek Road
TCC RECOMMENDATION: Approval as submitted, with the condition that the sidewalk buffer on the SH 5: Saline County Line to Otter Creek Road project be increased from 3’ as shown to 4’, where physically possible, and that the City of Little Rock and affected Saline County jurisdictions declare for the record their desires concerning median treatment (raised median vs. continuous center turn lane). ACTION NEEDED: Approval of Resolution 09-09.
RESOLUTION 09-09
CENTRAL ARKANSAS REGIONAL TRANSPORTATION STUDY DESIGN REVIEW and SCOPE CHANGE
WHEREAS, Metroplan is the officially designated Metropolitan Planning Organization (MPO) for the Little Rock-North Little Rock-Conway metropolitan area; and WHEREAS, the MPO is charged with the responsibility of developing and administering the Transportation Improvement Program for the Central Arkansas Regional Transportation Study area (CARTS), and of monitoring the progress of projects contained in the TIP in terms of both scope and design; NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED that the Metroplan Board of Directors does hereby approve the following four (4) transportation projects, as reviewed and recommended by the Technical Coordinating Committee on March 11, 2009 Design Approval:
MPO #09.005, Job # 0611251, Little Maumelle River Trail Bridge. As submitted.
MPO #09.008, Job # 061250, Pike Avenue Roundabout. As submitted.
MPO #10.004, Job # 061202, SH 5: Saline County Line to Otter Creek Road. 4’ sidewalk buffer where possible, declaration of median treatments by local jurisdictions
Scope Change:
MPO # 01.005, Job # 061094, Scott Hamilton; Baseline to JE Davis. Reduction of sidewalk buffer from 11’ to 4’
Duly adopted this 25th day of March 2009.
SIGNED: Art Brook, President Mayor, City of Ward Attest: Larry Mitchell, Secretary Mayor, City of Bryant
ITEM 9. ARRA REPORT SUMMARY Several Board members have requested an analysis the distribution of the American Recovery and Reinvestment Act highway formula funds available to Arkansas. Staff has completed an initial analysis that is provided below. We had to make some assumptions on ARRA funding on certain projects that, if significantly incorrect, could change the conclusions somewhat. Also included is a complete list of the projects authorized by the Arkansas Highway Commission and a map showing their distribution. Both the list and the map can be accessed directly at:
www.arkansashighways.com/ARRA2009/ARRA2009.htm ACTION NEEDED: For information only presentation. No action required.
American Recovery and Reinvestment Act (ARRA)
Projects Selected by the Arkansas Highway Commission
In the Central Arkansas Regional Transportation Study Area
March 16, 2009
The following projects within the Metroplan region were selected by the
Arkansas Highway Commission for full or partial funding using ARRA funds: County Route Improvement Total Cost Pulaski 430/630 430/630 Interchange (phase II) $18,000,000 Pulaski* 100 Hwy 100/Vestal Blvd Signal (NLR) $130,000 Pulaski 40 I-30 to Hwy 67 Patching Rehab $1,100,000 Pulaski * CR 67 Leopard Creek Bridges $2,100,000 Pulaski/Lonoke 165 Hwy 336 to I-440 (Rehab) $2,000,000 Lonoke 70 Pulaski Co. Line East (Rehab) $750,000 Faulkner 64 Vilonia Bypass $46,000,000 Faulkner* 64 Hwy 64/Rooster Rd. Signal $110,000 Faulkner 65 Hwy 25 S. (Rehab) $1,000,000 Faulkner* 65 I-40 Off Ramp/On Ramp (Rehab) $300,000 * City Street or County Road project funded with 80% ARRA funds and 20% local funds.
Arkansas began with $351,544,468 in highway stimulus funding. After deducting the suballocation to Metroplan ($14,214,749) and West Memphis ($1,497,529) and committing the 3% required set-aside for Transportation Enhancements to a Visitor Center in West Memphis ($10,546,334), the Arkansas Highway Commission had $325,285,856 left to allocate. The Commission has authorized funding of approximately 103 projects around the state at least partially with ARRA funds. That includes approximately $4,000,000 in city street projects and approximately $5,967,209 in county
road projects. The total construction cost of all of those projects is estimated at $421,250,000, the difference being made up with other federal aid, state or local funds. Metroplan, as the MPO for the Little Rock/North Little Rock/Conway metropolitan area, received a direct allocation of $14,214,749. The total cost of the four projects funded in whole or in part by ARRA funds through Metroplan is estimated at $24,000,000 (See attached project descriptions). Of the 103 projects listed by AHTD, the four-county region in central Arkansas (Pulaski, Saline, Lonoke and Faulkner) received 10, whose total cost is estimated at $71,490,000. Of that, with the information available to us at this time, we estimate that $70,962,000 is ARRA funding1. That equals approximately 22% of the ARRA projects, by cost, selected by the Commission. When added to the $14,214,749 direct sub-allocation, funding received for projects in this region totals $85,176,749 or approximately 24% percent of the total ARRA highway funds available to Arkansas by formula. These percentages are in line with the central Arkansas metro area’s percentage of the state population and, by any measure, represent a “fair” distribution of ARRA funds to the region as a whole. In addition, the Highway Commission authorized the staff to file a joint application with the Missouri DOT for $225 million of discretionary funding for the Bella Vista By-pass. The $1.5 billion discretionary program is available for highway, transit or port projects between $20 million and $300 million that are of national or regional significance and are to be awarded competitively at the discretion of the Secretary of Transportation. As a bi-state application on a Congressionally designated high priority corridor (future I-49), the Bella Vista By-Pass provides Arkansas with its best opportunity to receive funds from a highly competitive pool. 1 Assumes 100% funding for state projects and 80/20 funding for city street and county
road projects.
Projects to be Advanced Using
American Recovery and Reinvestment Act (ARRA) Funds Allocated to Metroplan
The Metropolitan Planning Organization for the Little Rock/North Little Rock/Conway Metropolitan Area
Programmed by the Metroplan Board February 25, 2009
Note: As a matter of policy, the Metroplan Board will require
a 20% local match for all projects using ARRA funds. Project 1. Salem Road Rail Grade Separation Location: Conway, Arkansas Job Number: 080142 Total Estimated Cost: $5.7 million ARRA Funding: $4.56 million Estimated Obligation Date: August, 2009 Project Description: Salem Road Rail Grade Separation is one a dozen priority railway overpasses identified by the metropolitan planning process in 1997 and incorporated into the metropolitan long-range transportation plan at that time. These grade separations are intended to increase safety, provide community connectivity in the face of increasing rail traffic, reduce congestion and improve freight mobility through the region. Project 2: Brockington Road Widening Location: Sherwood, Arkansas Job Number: 061176 Total Estimated Cost: $5.8 million ARRA Funding: $4.64 million Estimated Obligation Date: November, 2009 Project Description: This project is a major widening of a narrow two-lane road to a four lane median divided cross-section in a rapidly developing section of Sherwood, Arkansas. The section covered by this project extends from Maryland Avenue south to Kiehl Avenue approximately .76 miles. The roadway is currently extremely congested. The project, in addition to adding capacity, incorporates a formal access management plan for the roadway. This roadway is on the strategic Regional Arterial Network as identified in the metropolitan long-range transportation plan.
Project 3. Pike Avenue Roundabout Location: North Little Rock, Arkansas Job Number: 061250 Total Estimated Funding: $1.6 million ARRA Funding: $1.28 million Estimated Obligation Date: June, 2009 Project Description: This project places a four-lane roundabout at the intersection of West Broadway (SH 365), Pike Avenue (also SH 365), Riverfront Drive and 3rd Street in North Little Rock, Arkansas. This intersection lies on the western end of the most congested arterial roadway segment in the metropolitan area. In addition to relieving congestion on this key roadway segment leading to the Broadway Bridge (one of 3 roadway crossings of the Arkansas River in the CBD), the project facilitates access to a proposed infill residential development in the low income Baring Cross area of North Little Rock. That development will also remediate a brown field site. Pike Avenue and West Broadway are both on the strategic Regional Arterial Network as identified in the metropolitan long-range transportation plan. The project is consistent with and helps implement North Little Rock’s downtown redevelopment plans. Project 4. Military Road Widening Location: Benton, Arkansas Job Number: 061123 Total Estimated Cost: $10.9 million ARRA Funding: $3.72 million Estimated Obligation Date: November, 2009 Project Description: The Military Road project is a major widening of a narrow two-lane road to a four-lane median divided cross-section in Benton, Arkansas. The section covered by this project extends from Congo Road north to Browning Road, just south of I-30, approximately 1.41 miles. The roadway is currently very congested. The project, in addition to adding capacity, incorporates a formal access management plan for the roadway. This roadway is on the strategic Regional Arterial Network as identified in the metropolitan long-range transportation plan. All four projects are on the metropolitan Transportation Improvement Program (TIP) and are or are in the process of being administratively added to the State Transportation Improvement Program (STIP) for the State of Arkansas.
ITEM 10. CALL FOR PROGRAMMING OF LOCAL URBANIZED AREA (LUZA) FUNDED PROJECTS SUMMARY Action taken by the Board at last month’s meeting allocating ARRA funds to several projects freed Regional Urbanized Area (RUZA) funds originally programmed to those projects. This allowed the Board to reprogram those RUZA funds to other projects and to partially replenish and “unfreeze” the LUZA funding pool so that local jurisdictions could once again utilize their individual accounts. The Board acted to stop LUZA credits after FY2010, pending reauthorization and to commit to clear all current LUZA balances after FY2011. The table below details the fund balances for each jurisdiction for FY2010. The partial replenishing of the LUZA account balance at slightly over $4.3 million will allow a number of projects to be programmed quickly, with the remaining fund balance of $4.3 to be replenished with the reauthorization of SAFETEA-LU. Please notify staff if you wish to program a project. CARTS 30% (LUZA) STP-Attributable Distribution F.Y. 2010 Annual Share Programmed Balance Faulkner County Conway $181,834 $0 $1,094,492 Mayflower $6,870 $63,106 Vilonia $8,871 $81,423 Unincorp. Faulkner in CARTS $91,896 $840,015 Lonoke County Cabot $64,284 $120,000 $173,292 Austin $2,548 $23,476 Ward $10,868 $99,900 Unincorp. Lonoke in CARTS $72,587 $610,192 Pulaski County North Little Rock $254,564 $0 $1,334,196 Jacksonville $126,016 $190,000 $107,756 Sherwood $90,611 $814,689 Maumelle $44,470 $407,348 Little Rock $771,417 $1,767,020 $875,528 Cammack Village $3,500 $31,921 Alexander $2,586 $24,154 Wrightsville $5,762 $52,292 Unincorporated Pulaski in CARTS $225,574 $0 $532,327 Saline County Benton $92,275 $417,336 ($52,559) Bryant $41,129 $147,398 $74,983 Shannon Hills $8,446 $7,454 $1,078 Haskell $11,142 $100,286 Unincorporated Saline in CARTS $192,878 ($7,454) $1,477,943 TOTAL $2,310,130 $2,641,754 $8,767,839
March 19, 2009
METROPLAN Design Review Arkansas River Trail: Little Maumelle River Pedestrian/Bicycle Bridge
Existing Functional Class: Pedestrian/Bicycle Facility Future Functional Class: Pedestrian/Bicycle Facility
Jurisdiction: Pulaski County
Summary Pulaski County is proposing to build a Pedestrian and Bicycle bridge connecting River Mountain Park and Two Rivers Park near the I-430 Arkansas River Bridge. This bridge will be 1.5 miles east of the Big Dam Bridge and will form part of the Arkansas River Trail connecting downtown Little Rock with Pinnacle Mountain State Park. The proposed design for the bridge is similar to that of the Big Dam Bridge providing for a 14 ft walkway/bikeway and 4.5 ft high fence/guard rail. The design includes simple concrete girder spans along approaches and a simple truss span for the main span of the bridge (optional truss for the approaches). At the junction of the bridge approach and River Mountain Road a painted crosswalk and stop signs along the roadway are used for traffic control. The bridge project also includes modifications to 750 ft of River Mountain Road and the relocation of a parking lot. The project design shows River Mountain Road staying open between the bridge and the existing parking area east of I-430. Staff recommends approval of the design for bridge. METRO 2030: VISION AND GOALS CHECKLIST Do the proposed improvements support the economic growth of central Arkansas? Yes. This bridge will further enhance commuting and recreational opportunities along the Arkansas River and central Arkansas for bicyclist and pedestrians. Does it provide reasonable access to jobs and services without regard to age, income or disability? Yes. The proposed improvements provide reasonable access to jobs and services and have been designed for ADA guidelines. Does it protect and enhance the environmental quality of the central Arkansas region? Yes. The project promotes non-motorized modes of transportation which help to reduce overall air emissions and enhances the environmental quality of central Arkansas. Does it establish a stronger link between land development and the provision of transportation facilities? Yes. The bridge project connects parks within central Arkansas. Does it create and adopt standards that express the highest aspirations and preferences of our citizens? Yes Does it identify and develop adequate funding sources? Yes. STP-060xxx. Does it provide multi-modal choices? Yes. After review of the proposed bridge, Metroplan staff has concerns with the interaction of travel modes along River Mountain Road. These concerns include the intersection of the new bridge approach and River Mountain Road and the section of River Mountain Road (.35 miles) between the new bridge and the
existing parking area east of I-430. It is recommended that the City of Little Rock and Pulaski County hold a joint public hearing to allow the public to voice any concerns with bridge design and modal conflicts. Prior to bridge construction the city and county should resolve all potential conflicts between vehicles, bicyclist, and pedestrians voiced by the public. Consideration should also be given to the increase in potential parking demand along River Mountain Road as a result of the construction of the pedestrian/bicycle bridge.
March 19, 2009
March 19, 2009
METROPLAN Design Review
Pike Avenue Roundabout: Broadway, Riverfront, 3rd Street Existing Functional Class: Principal Arterial Future Functional Class: Principal Arterial
Jurisdiction: AHTD and City of North Little Rock
Summary The City of North Little Rock is proposing to add a multi-lane roundabout to the intersection of Pike Avenue, Riverfront Drive, West Broadway, and 3rd Street. This intersection is just west of downtown North Little Rock and is used for access to the Central Business Districts of North Little Rock and Little Rock (through the use of the Broadway Bridge). The major movements at this intersection are between Pike Avenue and West Broadway as well as Pike Avenue and Riverfront. A mixed use development is proposed for the area along 3rd Street west of this intersection. The design of the roundabout has all elements of design as recommended within the CARTS Design Standards; therefore staff recommends approval of design. METRO 2030: VISION AND GOALS CHECKLIST Do the proposed improvements support the economic growth of central Arkansas? Yes. The proposed improvements support the economic growth of central Arkansas by reinvesting in existing infrastructure. Does it provide reasonable access to jobs and services without regard to age, income or disability? Yes. The proposed improvements provide reasonable access to all jobs and services. Does it protect and enhance the environmental quality of the central Arkansas region? Yes. Roundabouts result in less vehicle emissions than signalized intersections. Does it establish a stronger link between land development and the provision of transportation facilities? Yes. The proposed improvements will strengthen the link between the existing and planned development and the roadway by enhancing capacity, safety, and aesthetics of the intersection. Does it create and adopt standards that express the highest aspirations and preferences of our citizens? Yes. Does it identify and develop adequate funding sources? Yes. American Reinvestment Recovery Act (ARRA) Does it provide multi-modal choices? Yes. The roundabout includes pedestrian cross-walks and part of the route for CATA Bus Route #13 – Pulaski Tech. The following are technical observations based upon proposed signage and markings from the MUTCD and FHWA Guidance Manuals:
• A distance sufficient for between one and three cars should be provided between the marked crosswalk and yield line,
• Exit design speed should be higher than entry speed but needs to be balanced with pedestrian safety for individuals using the marked crossing at the roundabout exit,
• Providing additional distance between the roundabout entry and exits and crosswalks may enhance pedestrian safety,
• Additional signage and striping may be useful along northbound Pike Avenue indicating that the inside (left) lane must turn left, and
• The third street crosswalk is not aligned with ramps. The construction plans for the roundabout include a landscaping plan with trees and shrubs planted inside and around the roundabout, these trees and shrubs will not be included as part of the federal stimulus funds. The landscaping plan also includes River Coble Stone seeded in concrete for the truck apron which is not shown on other plan sheets.
March 19, 2009
March 19, 2009
METROPLAN Design Review
Scott Hamilton Road: Baseline Rd. to JE Davis Dr. Existing Functional Class: Minor Arterial Future Functional Class: Minor Arterial
Jurisdiction: City of Little Rock
Summary Scott Hamilton is classified as a minor arterial and extends from 65th Street to Baseline Road in Little Rock with an interchange at I-30. The City of Little Rock is proposing to widen Scott Hamilton for ½ of a mile south of I-30; with these improvements a 4 lane roadway extending between I-30 and Baseline Road will be provided. The design for Scott Hamilton was originally approved in September 2006 by the TCC. The City of Little Rock has proposed a design change to decrease the buffer width between the sidewalks and roadway from 11 feet to 4 feet. The project was originally approved with the 11 ft buffers for the majority of the project and 5 ft sidewalks back up curb for the southern 359 feet. The design change was proposed to avoid a number of residential relocations that would be necessary with the increased buffer width. The new design also includes a left-turn bay for J.E. Davis Road. Staff recommends design approval of the design with the buffer reduced from 11 feet to 4 feet between the roadway and sidewalk. METRO 2030: VISION AND GOALS CHECKLIST Do the proposed improvements support the economic growth of central Arkansas? Yes. The proposed improvements support the economic growth of central Arkansas by reinvesting in existing infrastructure and providing a strategic connection between I-30 and Baseline Road. Does it provide reasonable access to jobs and services without regard to age, income or disability? Yes. The proposed improvements provide reasonable access to all jobs and services. Does it protect and enhance the environmental quality of the central Arkansas region? Yes. Only in the sense that the proposed improvements should help minimize further urban sprawl and overall air emissions. Does it establish a stronger link between land development and the provision of transportation facilities? Yes. The proposed improvements will strengthen the link between the existing development and the roadway by enhancing capacity, safety, and aesthetics with the addition of sidewalks, turn lanes, and proper drainage facilities. Does it create and adopt standards that express the highest aspirations and preferences of our citizens? Yes. Does it identify and develop adequate funding sources? Yes. STP-061094. Does it provide multi-modal choices? Yes. It includes pedestrian elements as well as being part of CATA’s 65th Street bus route.
March 19, 2009
March 19, 2009
METROPLAN Design Review Hwy 5: Saline County Line to Otter Creek Road
Existing Functional Class: Minor Arterial Future Functional Class: Minor Arterial
Jurisdiction: AHTD and City of Little Rock
Summary AHTD is proposing to widen Hwy 5 between Otter Creek Road and the Saline County Line to 5 lanes. As part of a regional bike route, these improvements also include 4 ft bike lanes along the roadway. Sidewalks with a 3 ft buffer (AHTD Standards) along both sides of the roadway are included for the project length. With these improvements Hwy 5 will have been improved between the Saline/Pulaski County Line and I-430. Staff recommends approval of design based upon the design having all recommend elements of design from the CARTS Design Standards. METRO 2030: VISION AND GOALS CHECKLIST Do the proposed improvements support the economic growth of central Arkansas? Yes. The proposed improvements support the economic growth of central Arkansas by reinvesting in existing infrastructure. Does it provide reasonable access to jobs and services without regard to age, income or disability? Yes. The proposed improvements provide reasonable access to all jobs and services. Does it protect and enhance the environmental quality of the central Arkansas region? Yes. Only in the sense that the proposed improvements should help minimize further urban sprawl and overall air emissions. Does it establish a stronger link between land development and the provision of transportation facilities? Yes. The proposed improvements will strengthen the link between the existing development and the roadway by enhancing capacity, safety, and aesthetics with the addition of sidewalks, bicycle lanes, turn lanes, and proper drainage facilities. This linkage can be strengthening with the development of an access management plan managing driveway locations. Does it create and adopt standards that express the highest aspirations and preferences of our citizens? No. Without the proper management of access to the roadway the potential conflict between drivers and bicyclist and pedestrians is increased. Does it identify and develop adequate funding sources? Yes. STP-061X02. Does it provide multi-modal choices? Yes. Bike lanes and sidewalks are included along the roadway for the length of improvements.
The following changes to design should be considered by AHTD and the City of Little Rock based upon recommendations from the Regional Arterial Network Study:
• Addition of a traffic signal at the intersection of Alexander Road and Hwy 5 (upon confirmation that the intersection meets signal warrants),
• Addition of a turn lane to Alexander Road at Hwy 5 intersection, and • The development of an access management plan to provide for a safer roadway for motorist,
bicyclist, and pedestrian.
JOB
NO COUNTY RTE JOB NAME LENGTH
ESTIMATED
COST (miles)
110488 CRITTENDEN 40 ARKANSAS WELCOME CENTER (WEST MEMPHIS) - 6,400,000$
110512 ST. FRANCIS 1/306 HWY. 1/HWY. 306 SIGNAL (COLT) - 130,000$
110517 CRITTENDEN 40 ARK. WELCOME CTR. ACCESS IMPVTS. (WEST MEMPHIS) - 6,000,000$
110518 ST. FRANCIS 1 CALDWELL-COLT (REHAB) 4.30 1,700,000$
110519 PHILLIPS 49B HWY. 49-HWY. 242 (HELENA-W. HELENA) (REHAB) 1.36 500,000$
110520 MONROE 49 HWY. 241-NORTH (REHAB) 2.45 700,000$
110521 CRITTENDEN 79 HWY. 50-HWY. 70 (REHAB) 9.63 2,250,000$
020425 GRANT 167 NO. MILLERVILLE-SHERIDAN BYPASS 5.00 19,000,000$
020448 DESHA & LINCOLN 65 HWY. 65 IMPROVEMENTS (GOULD) 5.21 23,000,000$
020478 JEFFERSON 65B/79B/365 HWY. 65B TRAFFIC SIGNALS (PINE BLUFF) - 320,000$
020490 LINCOLN 425 STAR CITY-NORTH & SOUTH (SEL. SECS.) (REHAB) 5.39 1,450,000$
020492 CHICOT 65 LITTLE LAKE BAYOU-HWY. 82 (REHAB) 3.00 1,100,000$
020493 ASHLEY 82 HWYS. 52/425-WEST (REHAB) 5.39 1,600,000$
020494 ARKANSAS 79 HWY. 79C-HWY. 165 (SEL. SECS.) (REHAB) 3.11 900,000$
030325 MILLER 71 ARK. BLVD.-I-30 (BS. & SURF.) 2.43 23,000,000$
030354 MILLER 71 CO. RD. 2-DODDRIDGE (GR. & MDS) 2.28 16,500,000$
030362 HEMPSTEAD 278/29 HWY. 278/HWY. 29/SHOVER RD. SIGNAL (HOPE) - 130,000$
030363 HOWARD 371/980/27/278 HWY. 371 SIGNALS REHAB. (NASHVILLE) - 260,000$
030367 PIKE 70 KIRBY-EAST (REHAB) 3.06 900,000$
030368 NEVADA 67 PRESCOTT-SOUTH (REHAB) 3.44 1,100,000$
030369 HEMPSTEAD 278 HAZEL ST.-GREENWOOD ST. (HOPE) (REHAB) 1.67 400,000$
030370 LITTLE RIVER 71 ASHDOWN-WILTON (REHAB) 3.41 1,000,000$
030371 SEVIER 70 DEQUEEN-WEST (REHAB) 1.01 300,000$
030372 LAFAYETTE & MILLER 82 RED RIVER-EAST & WEST (REHAB) 2.08 600,000$
030373 HEMPSTEAD 278 HWY. 332-OZAN (REHAB) 5.45 900,000$
040457 SEBASTIAN 71 TAYLOR AVE.-HWY. 22 (STRS.) - 19,100,000$
040458 SEBASTIAN 71 CO.RD. 8-CUSTER BLVD. (GR. & STRS.) 2.69 11,000,000$
040487 SEBASTIAN 22 HWY. 255-HWY. 96 3.02 18,000,000$
040488 POLK 71 CO. RD. 16-HWY. 246 (PASSING LANE) 1.40 3,000,000$
040498 WASHINGTON 16/74 HWY. 16/HWY. 74 SIGNAL (ELKINS) - 110,000$
040520 WASHINGTON 265 HWY. 265/FORD AVE. SIGNAL & INTERS. IMPVTS. (SPRINGDALE) - 510,000$
040528 SEBASTIAN 271 HWY. 271/HARVARD AVE. SIGNAL & INTERS. IMPVTS. (FT. SMITH) - 480,000$
040537 WASHINGTON 412 HWY. 112-I-540 (REHAB) 1.78 700,000$
040538 FRANKLIN 22 CHARLESTON-EAST (REHAB) 3.09 800,000$
040539 LOGAN 22 CANE CREEK-PEDEE CREEK (REHAB) 2.77 800,000$
040540 SCOTT 71 HWY. 28-NORTH (REHAB) 3.47 800,000$
040541 SEBASTIAN 22 I-540-EAST (FT. SMITH) (REHAB) 2.74 1,000,000$
040542 POLK 71 HWY. 8-SOUTH & NORTH (REHAB) 1.65 550,000$
040543 CRAWFORD 64 ALMA-EAST (REHAB) 2.00 500,000$
050182 STONE 14 HWY. 14/BAYOU DR. SIG. & INTERS. IMPVTS. (MT. VIEW) - 110,000$
With the exception of Job 040457, these projects are included in the current Statewide Transportation Improvement Program (STIP) or have been added by
Administrative Modification or Amendment. A STIP Amendment to add Job 040457 is currently underway.
Arkansas State Highway and Transportation Department
American Recovery and Reinvestment Act (ARRA) Funds
Projects to be Advanced Using
March 13, 2009
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JOB
NO COUNTY RTE JOB NAME LENGTH
ESTIMATED
COST (miles)
050188 WHITE 16 PANGBURN-SEARCY (PASSING LANES) 2.40 6,000,000$
050191 INDEPENDENCE 167 HWY. 167 SIGNALS REHAB. (BATESVILLE) - 260,000$
050197 WHITE 16 HWY. 16/HOLMES RD. SIGNAL (SEARCY) - 130,000$
050200 WHITE 167 OVERFLOW CREEK-NORTH (REHAB) 3.67 1,500,000$
050201 STONE 14 ROCKY BAYOU CREEK-EAST (REHAB) 1.57 450,000$
050202 WHITE 167 JACKSON CO. LINE-NORTH (REHAB) 2.83 1,150,000$
050203 WHITE & INDEPENDENCE 167 PLEASANT PLAINS-SOUTH (REHAB) 2.64 1,100,000$
050204 CLEBURNE 25 GREERS FERRY DAM-SOUTH (REHAB) 2.66 750,000$
050205 INDEPENDENCE 69 BLACK RIVER-WEST (REHAB) 1.40 300,000$
050206 CLEBURNE 25/124/356 HWYS. 25/124 & HWYS.25/356/MAIN ST. SIGS. (QUITMAN) - 260,000$
050208 WHITE 67B/31/367 HWY. 67B/HWY. 31/HWY. 367 SIGNAL (BEEBE) - 130,000$
061071 HOT SPRING 270 I-30 - HWY. 270 WEST (MALVERN BYPASS) 0.91 7,000,000$
061137 GARLAND 128 SHADY GROVE RD-NO. OF HWY 270 (HOT SPRINGS) 0.30 3,000,000$
061216 HOT SPRING 9/67/270 MALVERN DOWNTOWN SIGNALS REHAB. - 390,000$
061239 PULASKI 430/630 I-430/I-630 INTCHNG. MODIFICATIONS (PH. II) - 18,000,000$
061240 PULASKI 100 HWY. 100/VESTAL BLVD. SIGNAL (NORTH LITTLE ROCK) - 130,000$
061245 PULASKI 40 I-30-HWY. 67 (PATCHING) (REHAB) 1.10 1,100,000$
061246 LONOKE 70 PULASKI CO. LINE-EAST (REHAB) 2.80 750,000$
061247 HOT SPRING 67 GLEN ROSE-SOUTH (REHAB) 1.20 350,000$
061248 PRAIRIE 70 HWY. 63-HWY. 33 (REHAB) 5.40 1,250,000$
061249 PULASKI & LONOKE 165 HWY. 386-I-440 (REHAB) 9.00 2,000,000$
070297 UNION 167 CHAMPAGNOLLE RD.-HWY. 7S (BS. & SURF.) 3.22 14,000,000$
070311 CLARK 67 HWY. 67 TRAFFIC SIGNALS (ARKADELPHIA) - 300,000$
070324 CLARK 30/7 I-30/HWY. 7 SIGNALS (CADDO VALLEY) - 285,000$
070329 OUACHITA 79 OUACHITA RIVER-NORTH (SEL. SECS.) (REHAB) 2.60 1,000,000$
070330 DALLAS 79 CALHOUN CO. LINE-NORTH (REHAB) 3.61 1,200,000$
070331 CLEVELAND 79 KINGLAND-RISON (REHAB) 9.50 1,500,000$
070332 CALHOUN 167 HAMPTON-SOUTH (SEL. SECS) (REHAB) 3.67 900,000$
080236 POPE 247 HWY. 7-EAST (RUSSELLVILLE BYPASS) 5.26 33,000,000$
080307 FAULKNER 64 VILONIA BYPASS (BS. & SURF.) 10.40 46,000,000$
080319 FAULKNER 64 HWY. 64/ROOSTER RD./LOWER RIDGE RD. SIGNAL (FAULKNER CO.) - 110,000$
080346 VAN BUREN 65/92 HWY. 65/HWY. 92 SIGNAL (VAN BUREN CO.) - 130,000$
080353 VAN BUREN 65 ARCHEY FORK BRIDGE-NORTH (REHAB) 5.05 2,100,000$
080354 FAULKNER 65 HWY. 25 S.-NORTH & SOUTH (REHAB) 2.68 1,000,000$
080355 YELL 10 MICKLES-EAST & WEST (REHAB) 5.31 1,000,000$
080356 POPE 7 M STREET-HWY. 326 (RUSSELLVILLE) (REHAB) 1.14 500,000$
080357 FAULKNER 65 I-40 OFF RAMP-ON RAMP (CONWAY) (REHAB) 0.30 300,000$
080358 VAN BUREN 65/16 HWY. 65/HWY. 16 EAST SIGNAL (CLINTON) - 130,000$
090207 BENTON 112/264 HWY 112/HWY 264 E SIG&INTERS IMPVTS (CAVE SPRINGS) - 345,000$
090224 BENTON 71 BELLA VISTA BYPASS (UTILITY RELOCATION) - 2,000,000$
090241 BENTON 412 OKLAHOMA STATE LINE-WASHINGTON ST. 1.60 10,000,000$
090261 BENTON 279/340 HWY. 279/HWY. 340/HIGHLANDS BLVD. SIG. (BELLA VISTA) - 130,000$
090266 BENTON 412 SILOAM SPRINGS-EAST (REHAB) 5.18 2,450,000$
090267 BOONE 65 MISSOURI STATE LINE-SOUTH (REHAB) 7.40 2,650,000$
100403 LAWRENCE 67 HWY. 230-HWY. 63 (GR. & STRS.) 9.89 32,200,000$
100642 CRAIGHEAD 226 HWY. 67-CASH BYPASS 3.55 37,900,000$
100664 CRAIGHEAD 141 HWY. 141/PARKER RD. SIGNAL (JONESBORO) - 110,000$
100689 CRAIGHEAD 63B/351 HWY. 63B/HWY. 351 SIGNAL (JONESBORO) - 110,000$
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JOB
NO COUNTY RTE JOB NAME LENGTH
ESTIMATED
COST (miles)
100690 GREENE 412 REYNOLDS RD.-HWY. 49B (PARAGOULD) (REHAB) 1.79 750,000$
100691 MISSISSIPPI 18 I-55-WEST (BLYTHEVILLE) (REHAB) 0.84 350,000$
100692 CLAY 67 HWY. 328-MISSOURI STATE LINE (REHAB) 4.10 1,100,000$
100693 MISSISSIPPI 140 HWY. 119Y-WEST & EAST (OSCEOLA) (REHAB) 1.10 450,000$
100694 LAWRENCE 412 HWY. 67B N.-HWY. 67B S. (WALNUT RIDGE) (REHAB) 0.26 150,000$
100695 RANDOLPH 67 HWY. 90-NORTH (POCAHONTAS) (REHAB) 1.05 300,000$
100696 POINSETT 63 CRAIGHEAD CO. LINE-HWY. 69 (REHAB) 2.14 1,000,000$
100697 CRAIGHEAD 63 HWY. 91-HWY. 226 (JONESBORO) (REHAB) 3.59 1,000,000$
012069 WASHINGTON & BENTON 540 I-540 INTCHNG. SHORT-TERM IMPVTS. - 3,000,000$
BR6107 RANDOLPH CR 48 FOURCHE RIVER STR. & APPRS. - 800,000$
FA0108 ARKANSAS CR 43 CO. RD. 33-EAST (SURFACING) 1.30 2,500,000$
FA0404 BENTON CR 9 OSAGE CREEK STR. & APPRS. - 1,000,000$
FA0620 BRADLEY CR 2 CO. RD. 69-CO. RD. 4 PHASE 2 (RECONSTRUCTION) 0.84 300,000$
FA6013 PULASKI CR 67 LEOPARD CREEK STR. & APPRS. - 2,100,000$
FA6705 SHARP CR 38 PINE CREEK STR. & APPRS. - 1,500,000$
229.53 421,250,000$
NOTE: Total is greater than ARRA funds available. Therefore, some projects will be partially funded with ARRA funds, with the balance funded from other Federal-aid, State and/or local
funds. Traffic signal and county road projects will be funded with 80% ARRA funds. These projects will obligate $335,832,190 of ARRA funds.
TOTAL
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62
62
49
67
49
412
412
49
GREENE
CLAY
CRAIG HEAD
62
62
BAXTERMARION
63
62
67
62
63
67
63
412
63
167
62
62
SHARP
RANDOLPH
LAWRENCE
FULTON
IZARD
BOONECARROLL
NEWTONMADISONWASHINGTON
BENTON
62
65
65
65 SEARCY
VAN BUREN
65
65
412
412
62
71
62
62
412412
71
62
71
71B
JOHNSON POPECRAWFORD
CONWAY
STONE
CLEBURNE
INDEPENDENCE
167
JACKSON
67
67
167
64
6764
WHITE
WOODRUFF
MONROE
PRAIRIE
LONOKE
71
40
40 64
71
LOGAN
SCOTT71
40
64
40
4064
64
YELL
PERRY
SALINE
GARLAND
PULASKI
FAULKNER
GRANT
JEFFERSON
MONTGOMERY
POLK
HOWARD
SEVIER
LITTLE RIVER
PIKE
HEMPSTEAD
CLARKHOT SPRING
DALLAS
MILLER
LAFAYETTE COLUMBIA UNION
OUACHITA
NEVADA CALHOUN
BRADLEY
CLEVELAND
LINCOLN
DREWASHLEY
CHICOT
DESHA
ARKANSAS
PHILLIPSLEE
ST. FRANCIS
CRITTENDEN
CROSS
POINSETT
71
270
270
71
71
7070
70
71
71
71
82
82
67
30
30
67
70
79
82
67
30
8282
167
167
79
79
79 167
167
82
82
425
425
165
165
79
79
425
425
65
65
165
165
425
82
65
82
65
65
67
70
70
270
67
270
167
270
30
65
79
79165
165
165 49
49
65
65
40
40
165
70
440
430
67
70
165
64
49
40
49
79
79
79
40
70
70
70
55
40
55
64
6163
64
63
63
5561
61
61
55
AshFlat
Melbourne
Salem
Pocahontas
WalnutRidge
PiggottCorning
Paragould
JonesboroLakeCity
Batesville
MountainHome
YellvilleHarrison
BerryvilleEurekaSprings
Huntsville
Jasper
Marshall MountainView
Heber Springs
Clinton
Newport Harrisburg
Blytheville
Osceola
Wynne
Forrest City
Augusta
Searcy
Des Arc
Conway
Morrilton
Russellville
ClarksvilleOzark
Van Buren
Fort Smith
Dardanelle
Danville
Paris
Booneville
Bentonville
Fayetteville
Greenwood
Waldron
Mena
DeQueen
Nashville
Ashdown
Texarkana
Lewisville
Magnolia
El Dorado
Camden Hampton
Fordyce
Prescott
Hope
Murfreesboro
Mount IdaHot Springs
Malvern
Arkadelphia
Sheridan
Rison
Perryville
Benton
Little Rock
Lonoke DeValls Bluff
Clarendon
Stuttgart
Marianna
DeWitt
Star City
Arkansas City
MonticelloWarren
Hamburg
Lake Village
FRANKLIN
SEBASTIAN
371
371
371
371
371
371
371
371
278
278
278
278
278 278 278 278278
278278
278278
540
540
530
530
PineBluff
63
63
63
63
63
63
63
63
63
BUS
167
SpringdaleSiloam Springs
Rogers
67
49
79
Marion
West Memphis
79
49
71
Brinkley
540
270
Helena-West Helena
530
MISSISSIPPI
226
69
25
14
22
10
18
140
1
28
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