Rock Region METRO will host three general public information meetings and input sessions this April about the “Dock at the Rock” development in downtown Little Rock. The events will allow the community to learn about the vision for recreating the …
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Tiny Homes, Big Impact: Fighting Homelessness in Arkansas
While homelessness has plagued society for generations, the epidemic has grown into an almost unmanageable problem. Studies show the majority of homeless Americans are also battling mental health struggles such as addiction, schizophrenia and post-traumatic stress disorder, along with a …
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Playing Matchmaker: The ‘Love, Little Rock’ Campaign Attracting Talent to City
Looking for a job has a lot in common with looking for love — in all the worst ways. Say you’ve just gotten out of a years-long relationship/career, and now you’re looking to move on. It would be great to …
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Rock Region METRO Launches Zero-Emission Mass Transit Buses
by AMP Staffby AMP StaffRock Region METRO, Arkansas’s largest transit agency, has launched the state’s first five zero-emission mass transit buses. The 40-foot Proterra ZX5 Max buses will enter service in July following additional staff training. “The Rock Region METRO team is proud to …
“Our transportation decisions determine much more than where roads or bridges or tunnels or rail lines will be built. They determine the connections and barriers that people will encounter in their daily lives, and thus how hard or easy it …
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City of Conway, Rock Region METRO Partner to Launch Public Microtransit Services
The City of Conway has announced that Rock Region METRO will be launching the METRO Connect Conway public microtransit service zone in October of this year. There will be two public information meetings about this addition to the area, held …
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Avery Named CEO of Rock Region METRO
by AMP Staffby AMP StaffJustin Avery has been named CEO of Rock Region METRO, effective immediately, the public transportation system serving Pulaski County announced Tuesday. Avery had most recently been serving as CFO and interim CEO for the system. He has 10 years of …
Power Women 2021: Adrienne Collins Director of Human Resources, Rock Region METRO Owner, AC Productions What’s your secret to success? My secret to success has always been to never give up. No matter how hard the journey may be, …
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Rock Region Metro Awarded $4.9M for Electric Buses
by AMP Staffby AMP StaffThe Rock Region Metropolitan Transit Authority — Rock Region METRO — has been awarded $4.9 million to purchase up to five 40-foot, battery-electric buses (BEBs) and related battery-charging infrastructure, the organization announced Monday. Rock Region Metro serves as Central Arkansas’ …
Earlier this week Rock Region METRO announced plans for system enhancements, focusing specifically on bus routes. This is part of a fare review, the first since 2009, and could lead to a change in 14 of the current 26 lines. …
