Act 884 of 2021 authorized the TRRWDGP. The purpose of this program is to:
- Support the study of materials and sources in order to establish facts and reach new conclusions to provide resilient and sustainable logistics, processes, materials, and methods to ensure cost-effectiveness and the furtherance of education and economic development concerning all forms of transportation and
- Support industry training, apprenticeships, and educational programs to foster skills required for transportation-related personnel development.
Applications can also be obtained from the Research Section office at the Arkansas Department of Transportation Central Headquarters building, located at 10324 Interstate 30 (Exit 130) in Little Rock, or by calling or emailing the Research Section.
The application process for FY2025 has ended and the information for FY2026 will be available in early 2025.
Arkansas Department of Transportation
c/o Planning and Research Division – Research Section
P. O. Box 2261
Little Rock, AR 72203-2261
Phone: (501) 569-4922
research@ardot.gov
| Previous Awards | |
| Applicant | Project Title |
| FY 2019 Program | |
| University of Arkansas – Fayetteville | Civil Engineering Research and Education Center (CEREC) |
| FY 2020 Program | |
| Southern Arkansas University | Evaluation of Mechanical Properties of Alkali Activated Wood Ash Based Polymer Modified Asphalt Concrete |
| Arkansas Tech University | Experimental Investigation and Optimization of a Hydrogen Fuel Cell Engine in a Lightweight Vehicle Aligns with Clean Transportation Strategy |
| FY 2021 Program | |
| University of Arkansas – Fayetteville | Developing a Sustainable Approach to Roadside Vegetation Management in the State of Arkansas |
| Southern Arkansas University | Effect of Using Wood Ash as Alternative Filler in Hot Mix Asphalt – Supplementary Proposal for Purchasing Additional Equipment |
| Arkansas State University | Feasibility Assessment of Reclaimed fly Ash (RFA) and Ground Tire Rubber (GTR) Modified Concrete |
| FY 2022 Program | |
| No Awards | Rewriting rules to incorporate Workforce Development |
| FY 2023 Program | |
| University of Arkansas – Fort Smith | Determinants of Arkansas Transit Ridership & Transportation Expenditures |
| Arkansas State University | Sustainable Use of Rice Husk and Scrap Tires as Construction Materials of Transportation Infrastructures through Research, Education, and Workforce, and Economic Development of Arkansas |
| University of Arkansas Community College – Morrilton | Entry-Level Heavy Equipment Operator Training for Highway Construction |
| FY 2024 Program | |
| Arkansas State University – Three Rivers | Arkansas Trucking Academy Consortium (ArkTA) |
| Phillips Community College of the University of Arkansas | CDL Endorsement and Safety Project (ESP) |
| Southern Arkansas University Tech | SAU Workforce Training |
| University of Arkansas at Monticello College of Technology – McGehee | UAM/CTM CDL Fleet Upgrade |
| University of Arkansas Community College – Morrilton | Entry-Level Commercial Driver Training Program |
| FY 2025 Program | |
| Arkansas State University – Jonesboro | Utilization of Steel Industry Slag for Producing Durable Concrete |
| University of Arkansas Community College – Morrilton | Level Three Heavy Equipment Operations – Asphalt Division |