LITTLE ROCK | Nov. 4, 2022

The Arkansas Department of Transportation has announced award recipients for the Transportation Alternatives Program (TAP) and Recreational Trails Program (RTP) for 2022.

The Transportation Alternatives Program (TAP) was reauthorized by the Infrastructure Investment and Jobs Act (IIJA) and provides funding for programs and projects defined as “transportation alternatives” for pedestrians, bicyclists and other non-motorized forms of transportation. TAP 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 2022, a total of 56 TAP projects for approximately $15 million and 12 RTP projects for approximately $2 million were awarded.

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A complete listing of all award recipients and project names is attached.