This grant will support a demonstration project along Park Avenue, implementing traffic-calming measures, pedestrian crossings, and cycling infrastructure aimed at reducing accidents and improving safety in a high-injury area of the city. The Park Avenue Cycle Track will be the first cycle track in the City of Fort Smith.

The project will include a supplemental corridor-wide planning study for Grand Avenue, which will address long-term safety and connectivity goals for this highly-utilized area.

This project is anticipated to begin in 2025, with a scheduled completion date of November 2026. The demonstration project and Grand Avenue planning study further reinforce the City of Fort Smith's commitment to creating safer and more accessible transportation options for all its residents.