Frontier MPO

Join us for the Transportation Fair this Saturday at the First Presbyterian Church of Fort Smith or online on May 28th. Scan the QR code to register for the online event. Visit with Fort Smith Transit, Area Agency on Aging, the Fort Smith Police Department. The Arkansas College of Health Education. Fun activities for kids too!

In observance of Memorial Day, Frontier MPO will be closed on Monday, May 25, 2026.

We pause to honor and remember the brave men and women who made the ultimate sacrifice in service to our country. Wishing everyone a safe and meaningful Memorial Day.

🚛 SAVE THE DATE! 🚛

Registration is now open for the 2026 Freight Roundtable hosted by the Western Arkansas Intermodal Authority (WAIA)! Join industry leaders, transportation professionals, and community partners for a day of discussions focused on the future of freight and transportation.

📅 August 27, 2026
📍 Peak Innovation Center – Fort Smith, AR
🕣 8:30 a.m. – 4:45 p.m.
💲 No Cost to Attend

Topics will include:
✔️ Truck Parking
✔️ Roadway Electrification
✔️ Future Transportation Technology
✔️ Multi-Modal Transformative Tech
✔️ Automated Tractors & Trailers
…and more!

We are also excited to welcome keynote speaker Rebecca Brewster, COO & President of the American Transportation Research Institute.

Register today:
https://www.wapdd.org/freight-roundtable/

The Frontier MPO held its Joint Technical Committee and Policy Board meeting last week at the Alma Community Center in Alma.

The meeting brought together regional leaders, partners, and stakeholders to discuss transportation planning efforts, ongoing projects, and future initiatives impacting our communities. Collaboration and regional coordination continue to play an important role in improving mobility and supporting growth across the Frontier MPO area.

Thank you to everyone who attended and participated in the discussions, and a special thank you to the Alma Community Center for hosting us!

Please join us online or in-person for the Fort Smith Transportation Fair on May 28th (online) and May 30th, 2026 (in person at First Presbyterian Church in Fort Smith). Vendors from Fort Smith Transit, the Arkansas Colleges of Health Education, the Area Agency for Aging, the Fort Smith Police Department and others will be there to learn more about transportation and mobility needs for the region. Use the QR code to register!

National Work Zone Awareness Week is here! Join us in bringing attention to safety around roadway work zones. Get everyone safely home and remember . bit.ly/NWZAW20

📢 Save the Date!

The Western Arkansas Intermodal Authority (WAIA) is hosting a Freight Roundtable you won’t want to miss!

🗓 August 27, 2026
⏰ 8:30 a.m. – 4:30 p.m.
📍 PEAK Innovation Center

We’re excited to welcome Keynote Speaker Rebecca Brewster, President & COO of the American Transportation Research Institute.

This event will bring together leaders and partners across:
🚚 Trucking
🚆 Rail
🚢 Barge
📦 Shippers
📈 Economic Development

Join us in Fort Smith for a day of collaboration, insight, and forward-thinking discussions on freight and transportation in our region.

Stay tuned for more details!