Transportation

Getting kids to and from school safely is no easy feat, especially when there are 10,000 of them. That’s why the city of Fayetteville and Fayetteville Public Schools are creating a Safe Routes to School plan and are seeking public input through April 25.

The city of Fayetteville and the Fayetteville School District are teaming up to provide safe routes to school. On today's show, we hear how the city is seeking public input on how to implement the plan best. Plus, we hear about new words from the late Charles Portis. We've also got your next weekend planned out as we talk some tunes.

These transportation options include public transit, cycling and pedestrian-friendly infrastructure.

The 2024 NWA Regional Transportation Survey, recently released by the Northwest Arkansas Regional Planning Commission, addresses the future of roads and other transportation issues in northwest Arkansas.

A new survey of what people here now think about getting from Point A to Point B can help guide planning for the region’s future. On today's show, we hear about the present and future of transportation. Also, Ozarks at Large's Jack Travis reports a new program aims to help entrepreneurs in the cycling industry. Plus, we consider how money is changing collegiate sports.

Last week, the Northwest Arkansas Regional Planning Commission received $25 million of federal funding to build a 12-foot-wide pedestrian and bicycle trail along part of Arkansas Highway 112 between Bentonville and Fayetteville.

There are fewer than 50 trained doulas in Arkansas, and UAMS wants to double that number. On today's show, we hear about a new program covering the full cost of training for 80 doulas. Also, the Arkansas General Assembly continues at the State Capitol, and lawmakers are establishing their preferences for legislation. Plus, Ozark at Large’s Sophia Nourani speaks with the Ozark Mountain Music Festival's “Artist at Large” John Mailander.

On today's Northwest Arkansas Business Journal report, Roby Brock hosts an informal exit interview with Lorie Tudor, who will retire from her position as director of the Arkansas Department of Transportation in January.

Talk Business and Politics' Michael Tilley Joins Ozarks at Large's Kyle Kellams to discuss headlines from this past week around the Arkansas River Valley.

A concerning trend is emerging in the Bentonville School District—drivers are increasingly flouting the stop signs of school buses, putting the safety of young students at risk.