NWARPC NOTICE OF PUBLIC INVOLVEMENT MEETING WITH FHWA AND FTA OFFICIALS
The Northwest Arkansas Regional Planning Commission (NWARPC) is providing an opportunity for the public to speak directly with Federal Highway Administration (FHWA) and Federal Transit Administration (FTA) officials in a public involvement meeting concerning the public’s views on the transportation planning process in the Northwest Arkansas/Southwest Missouri area. The public meeting is scheduled for Wednesday, June 24, 2026 from 4:30 pm until 5:30 pm at the office of NWARPC located at 1311 Clayton Street, Springdale, AR 72762. This public meeting is part of a Federal review that will assess compliance with Federal regulations pertaining to the transportation planning process conducted by the NWARPC, the Arkansas Department of Transportation, the Missouri Department of Transportation, Ozark Regional Transit, Razorback Transit and local units of government in the Northwest Arkansas area and a small portion of McDonald County, MO. If you are unable to attend this meeting, please address your comments to: FHWA, 700 West Capitol, Rm. 3130, Little Rock, AR 72201-3298; or FTA, Region 6, 819 Taylor Street, Rm. 14A02, Fort Worth, TX 76102. Additionally, you may email comments@nwarpc.org or call NWARPC at 479-751-7125. NWARPC DISCLAIMER: This notice is in accordance with the NWARPC 2045 Metropolitan Transportation Plan, the Federal Transportation Act (FAST Act) in cooperation with local agencies, the Arkansas Department of Transportation, the Missouri Department of Transportation, the Federal Highway Administration, and the Federal Transit Administration. Documents are funded in part through grant(s) from the FHWA, FTA, and/or the U.S. Department of Transportation. The views and opinions of the NWARPC expressed herein do not necessarily state or reflect those of the U.S. Department of Transportation. TRANSPORTATION IMPROVEMENT PROGRAM (TIP) PUBLIC PARTICIPATION PROCESS FOR PROGRAM OF PROJECTS (POP): The public participation procedures outlined in the NWARPC Public Participation Plan (PPP) with respect to TIP development serve as the public participation process required for the development of transit projects as per FTA Circular 9030.1E. Specifically, the public participation procedures outlined in the PPP will serve to satisfy the POP requirements of the Section 5307, Urbanized Area Formula Grant Program for the University of Arkansas/Razorback Transit and Ozark Regional Transit. The NARTS and any and all public transit operators will address the POP requirements as per FTA Circular 9030.1E. Additionally, any and all public transit operator’s capital projects and operational costs are included in the NARTS TIP which is developed through a cooperative and collaborative process with interested parties and other private and public transportation providers. NWARPC NOTICE OF NONDISCRIMINATION POLICY: The NWARPC complies with all civil rights provisions of federal statutes and related authorities that prohibit discrimination in programs and activities receiving federal financial assistance. Therefore, the NWARPC does not discriminate on the basis of race, sex, color, age, national origin, religion or disability, in the admission, access to and treatment in NWARPC’s programs and activities, as well as the NWARPC’s hiring or employment practices. Complaints of alleged discrimination and inquiries regarding the NWARPC’s nondiscrimination policies may be directed to Nicole Gibbs, AICP, Regional Planner – EEO/DBE (ADA/504/Title VI Coordinator), 1311 Clayton, Springdale, AR 72762, (479) 751-7125, (Voice/TTY 711 or 1-800-285-1131); Para llamadas en espanol, marques el 866-656-1842; papr llamadas en ingles, marque el 711 o directamente al 800-285-1131 or the following email address: ngibbs@nwarpc.org. This notice is available from the ADA/504/Title VI Coordinator in large print, on audiotape and in Braille. If information is needed in another language, contact Tim Conklin 479-751-7125. Si necesita informacion en otro idioma, comuniqese Tim Conklin, 479-751-7125, cuando menos 48 horas antes de la junta.
June 7, 2026