County Judge Details Progress and Goals for Southwest Trail for Biking and Walking

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Saline County Judge Jeff Arey spoke to WIN of Saline County (Women in Networking) on Wednesday about the progress and the goals for what – for now – organizers are calling the Southwest Trail. Sara McClain begins the event, talking about how she and others started a non-profit called Friends of the Southwest Trail. You can keep up with the project through their Facebook page at www.facebook.com/ARSWTrail.

After the introduction, Judge Arey explains how the project began to connect three landmarks in three counties with a recreational trail for walking and biking.

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According to this proposed trail’s pages on Transportation Planroom, “The purpose is to provide a connection to Hot Springs National Park, the Old River Bridge on the Saline River, the Little Rock Central High School Historic Site, and the Arkansas River Trail System that allows for pedestrians and bicyclists to safely enjoy outdoor recreation while providing an economic stimulus to the local and regional economies.”

This project is run by Pulaski, Saline, and Garland counties. Garver Engineering is providing Environmental Assessment services. The Federal Highway Administration and ARDOT are providing oversight on the project.

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