Wonks at Work | Episode 65
Arkansas has the fourth-highest roadway fatality rate of all the states. Fortunately, policymakers have begun to respond. In May, the Little Rock City Board voted to adopt the Central Arkansas Regional Safety Action Plan, part of which is to seek federal funding to address safety concerns by improving lighting, signals, and other roadway infrastructure. Last week, the city announced that it will receive $25 million from the U.S. Department of Transportation to begin that work. On this episode of the Wonks at Work podcast, we’re joined by Dr. John Landosky, Little Rock’s bicycle and pedestrian coordinator, to learn more about the city’s plan.
For more insight on roadway safety, explore our new infographic that examines roadway fatalities in Arkansas between 2016 and 2022.
