Rogers Moves Infrastructure Forward With New Grant Funding, Reimbursements, and Equipment Purchases
The Rogers City Council advanced several infrastructure-related items this week, combining federal grant dollars, operational reimbursements, and new equipment purchases to support transportation and mobility projects across the city.
Over $3.1 Million Directed Toward Street and Mobility Improvements
The largest action of the night was a budget amendment recognizing $2,214,469 in new federal grant revenue for a long list of ongoing capital projects. To fully fund those projects, the city is pairing the federal dollars with $561,620 from street infrastructure reserves and $324,398 from street fee-in-lieu reserves, creating a total allocation exceeding $3.1 million.
The funds will support design, land acquisition, and construction work for numerous transportation initiatives, including:
Poplar Street and 13th Street improvements
Hudson Road sidewalk construction
Oak Street improvements between Dodson and 52nd
Dodson Road design and right-of-way
Mobility hub and downtown striping design
New roundabout designs at 1st & New Hope, 1st & Pleasant Grove, and Olive & 40th
Uptown I-49 overpass utility and construction work
13th Street cycle track from Walnut Street to Little Flock
Multiple ongoing bike/pedestrian, street, and bridge upgrades
City staff noted that this round of grant funding supplements earlier partners and allows several projects to stay on schedule after the city exhausted its 2022 street-infrastructure bond proceeds. The measure was reviewed by the Transportation Committee.
Pedal It Forward Reimburses City for Utility Usage
Council members also approved a smaller budget adjustment involving $3,670 in reimbursements from Pedal It Forward, a nonprofit that uses a city-owned building. The reimbursement covers natural gas utilities consumed during the organization's operations.
The amendment recognizes the incoming funds and moves them into the city’s natural gas utility account, a routine step that restores those dollars to the city’s operating budget. The item moved through the Finance Committee.
City Purchases Two New Street Department Trucks
In another transportation-related item, the council authorized the purchase of two 2026 Chevrolet Silverados for use by the Street Department. The city opted to waive competitive bidding, citing the vendor’s ability to meet the specific vehicle requirements outlined by staff.
Chevrolet of Fayetteville will supply the trucks under the approved agreement. The purchase was already included in the 2025 budget and was recommended by the Transportation Committee.
Overall Picture
While each item stands alone, together they reflect a broader theme: Rogers is continuing to invest heavily in its transportation network—through grant leverage, operational cleanup, and day-to-day equipment needs. From sidewalks and roundabouts to cycle tracks and utility reimbursements, the city continues working to expand capacity and keep ongoing projects moving across multiple corridors.
