AARBAA Arkansas Chapter road safety advocacy

Arkansas Chapter

198 Members Fighting for Safer Roads

Arkansas Chapter Impact

198

Active Members

2

Local Chapters

5

Infrastructure Victories

AR

State Code

Chapter Leadership

Jennifer Williams

Chapter President • Little Rock

arkansas@aarbaa.com

(501) 555-0167

Chapter Rating

4.6

Based on 98 member reviews

Join the Arkansas chapter! Contact our chapter president to get involved with local advocacy efforts.

Voices from Arkansas

Little Rock drivers deserve better than sharing lanes with inconsistent cyclists.

Mark P.

Little Rock, AR

Fayetteville needs more dedicated bike infrastructure ASAP.

Susan D.

Fayetteville, AR

Latest from Arkansas

FEATURED STORY

Arkansas Chapter Presents Safety Data to State Legislature

Compelling statistics lead to new infrastructure funding discussions.

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Frequently Asked Questions

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.

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.

We currently have 198 active members across 2 main chapters in Little Rock and Fayetteville, with particular strength in the Northwest Arkansas metro area.

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.

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.

Upcoming Events in Arkansas

NOV
18
MEETING

Little Rock Monthly Chapter Meeting

6:00 PM - 7:30 PM CST

Little Rock Main Library

Little Rock, AR

Monthly meeting to discuss state legislature advocacy strategy and review plans for protected bike lanes on Cantrell Road and other major Little Rock corridors.

DEC
2
COMMUNITY

Fayetteville Safe Cycling Community Forum

7:00 PM - 8:30 PM CST

Fayetteville Public Library

Fayetteville, AR

Open forum on cycling safety and infrastructure needs in Northwest Arkansas, with focus on connecting Fayetteville, Springdale, Rogers, and Bentonville with protected bike networks.

Arkansas Infrastructure Victories

FUNDING September 12, 2024

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

Statewide
INFRASTRUCTURE October 24, 2024

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

Little Rock
INFRASTRUCTURE December 15, 2024

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

Fayetteville to Bella Vista

+ 2 more victories in Arkansas

Infrastructure Issues We're Addressing

CRITICAL PRIORITY IDENTIFIED

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: 12/10/2024
HIGH PRIORITY ADVOCATING

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: 1/3/2025

Arkansas Cycling Safety Statistics

Cycling Fatalities

8
in 2023
+14% from previous year

Infrastructure Miles

Protected 22.6 mi
Unprotected 89.4 mi
Planned 38.9 mi
Total: 150.9 miles

Funding Secured

$5200.0B
in 2024
For infrastructure improvements

Arkansas Chapter Gallery

AARBAA Arkansas chapter presenting cycling safety data to state legislature
EVENT
State Legislature Presentation

Chapter members present compelling safety data to Arkansas legislators

Construction of protected bike lanes on Cantrell Road in Little Rock with physical barriers
INFRASTRUCTURE
Cantrell Road Protected Lanes Construction

Little Rock's first major separated bike lane project under construction

Protected crossing on Razorback Greenway with separated bike lanes and safety barriers
INFRASTRUCTURE
Razorback Greenway Safety Upgrades

Protected crossings and barriers improve safety on Arkansas's premier cycling trail

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