Rudy
Rudy, AR · Traffic & Transit
Axios NW Arkansas
Bentonville is Arkansas' best place to bike
Data: PeopleForBikes ; Note: Ratings are calculated based on the connectivity to destinations in six categories: people, opportunity, core services, recreation, retail, and transit; Chart: Worth Sparkman/Axios Bentonville, the " Mountain Bike Capital of the World ," climbed to Arkansas' No. 1 spot on PeopleForBikes' annual best place to bike list, but NWA has ground to cover under a tougher new national standard. Why it matters: The rankings track whether people can realistically use bikes for everyday transportation, not just as recreation. There are more than 200 miles of paved trails in NWA, and local governments have spent heavily on trail connections and bike infrastructure for years. State of play: This year's ratings use a stricter methodology tied to the 2025 NACTO Urban Bikeway Design Guide , with tighter expectations for speed limits, lane design and network connectivity. PeopleForBikes scored each census block on whether residents can use low-stress streets and paths to reach daily destinations like jobs, grocery stores, hospitals and recreation spots, then rolled those scores into a citywide rating weighted by population. The group says its updated methodology is meant to better capture what biking feels like in real life. What they're saying: "We know that more
fayettevilleflyer.com
Fayetteville adopts pair of plans aimed at improving traffic safety
FAYETTEVILLE — The city and the School District have plans in place to encourage students and their families to ride a bike or walk to school and to reduce risk along frequently traveled corridors. The City Council on Tuesday voted 8-0 to adopt a pair of plans dealing with...
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XNA board approves western concourse expansion, new parking deck
BENTONVILLE, Ark. — The Northwest Arkansas National Airport (XNA) board approved plans for a western concourse expansion, new parking deck, and more at its June 2 authority board meeting. According to the XNA Authority Board meeting agenda, the board unanimously approved the final design for the XNA Western Concourse...
visitbentonville.com
Your Guide to Riding ORT in Bentonville: Route 17, Downtown Stops & Transit Tips
Step aboard the Ozark Regional Transit Route 17, Bentonville’s new direct bus line that takes you all over downtown for free! Recently, I took a ride on the bus to explore the city's latest and greatest assets. Here is everything you need to know to catch a lift on the ORT!
fayettevilleflyer.com
Fayetteville projects included in $15.8M regional transportation funding package
FAYETTEVILLE — A planned extension of the Mission Boulevard Trail is among more than $15.7 million in recommended federal transportation projects approved this week by the Northwest Arkansas Regional Planning Commission. The regional funding package includes road, trail, sidewalk and pedestrian safety projects across Northwest Arkansas, including several Fayetteville-area...
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Car rear-ends school bus driving on I-44 at Joplin