Keeping Arkansas Moving | ARDOT Director Jared Wiley
Arkansas roads affect every one of us: safety, economic growth, travel, and daily life. So what actually goes into keeping the state moving?In this episode of Free Arkansas, Andy McNeill sits down with Arkansas Department of Transportation Director Jared Wiley to talk about the s
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Arkansas roads affect every one of us: safety, economic growth, travel, and daily life. So what actually goes into keeping the state moving?In this episode of Free Arkansas, Andy McNeill sits down with Arkansas Department of Transportation Director Jared Wiley to talk about the scale of Arkansas highways, funding realities, safety efforts, and the future of transportation in a fast-growing state.They break down how decisions get made, where the money goes, and what drivers should understand about infrastructure.Topics include:
- How Arkansas funds and maintains its highway system
- Major bridge and road projects across the state
- Safety initiatives and crash prevention
- Winter storm response operations
- Truck traffic and logistics
- Bike infrastructure and shared road planning
- AI, data, and the future of transportationWatch, share, and follow Free Arkansas for more conversations about the people and policies shaping our state.
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