Upcoming Events
Razorback Greenway Extension III Groundbreaking Celebration
Join Arkansas Moves, the City of Bella Vista, Trailblazers, and community partners as we celebrate the groundbreaking of Razorback Greenway Extension III—another exciting investment in Bella Vista's growing active transportation network.
This new 0.81-mile extension will strengthen the Razorback Greenway by creating safer, more convenient connections between neighborhoods, parks, businesses, and trail destinations. Once complete, the project will improve access to Bluebird Park, Riordan Trailhead, Sugar Creek Shopping Center, Cunningham Shopping Center, Phat Tire Bike Shop, Grindstone Coffee, and the Aldsworth neighborhood, making it easier for people of all ages and abilities to walk, bike, and roll throughout Bella Vista.
The ceremony will feature remarks from community leaders and project partners while recognizing the collaboration between the City of Bella Vista, Bella Vista POA, Trailblazers, Home Region, and ARDOT that made this project possible.
Whether you're a cyclist, walker, runner, neighborhood resident, or simply excited about the future of connected communities, we invite you to celebrate this important milestone with us.
📅 Date: Friday, July 17, 2026
🕘 Time: 9:00 a.m.
📍 Location: Berksdale Walking Path (east of 70 Sugar Creek Center), Bella Vista, AR
Upcoming Webinar: How Bentonville Became a Bike City: From Bronze to Silver and Beyond
In just a few years, Bentonville has transformed from a Bronze Bicycle Friendly Community with limited on-road bicycle infrastructure into a Silver-level Bicycle Friendly Community with more than 30 miles of new bike infrastructure and 37 Bicycle Friendly Businesses.
Join city and community leaders as they share how Bentonville leveraged League of American Bicyclists programs, City Thread strategies, and strong partnerships between local government, nonprofits, businesses, and residents to build support for safer, more connected transportation options.
The webinar will explore:
How Bentonville advanced from Bronze to Silver Bicycle Friendly Community status
Strategies for building public support for mobility investments
The role of community partnerships in accelerating change
Lessons learned that can be applied in communities of all sizes
As communities across Arkansas continue working to improve opportunities for people to walk, bike, and roll, this webinar offers valuable insights into how collaboration and shared vision can drive meaningful progress.
We encourage community leaders, advocates, planners, elected officials, and anyone interested in active transportation to attend.
Glasgow Pack The Path
Ol’ Dan has a new partner, Lil’ Ann, and they’ve been busy on the new Westside Bella Vista side path! We are looking forward to celebrating more connected rooftops. This side path has been cut connecting the Branchwood Recreation Center to Highlands Blvd! That is approximately 2.18 miles of new connection on the Westside of Bella Vista!
This could not be possible without the support of City Leadership, the Active Transportation Advisory Board of Bella Vista, and the effort of Trailblazers! Come celebrate with us Tuesday 6/30 at 11am at Branchwood Recreation Center in Bella Vista where Grindstone Coffee will have their trailer parked and handing out free coffee! It's time to pack a new side path, and further the momentum of active transportation in Bella Vista!
Southwest Bentonville Connectivity Ribbon Cutting Celebration
Join the City of Bentonville, community partners, and local residents as we celebrate the completion of two important active transportation projects expanding connectivity in Southwest Bentonville.
This shared ribbon cutting activation at Wildwood Park will celebrate the completion of the SW Bentonville Trail – Gator Road Connection and the SW Bright Road Sidepath South projects, together adding nearly one mile of new sidepath infrastructure that improves access to parks, schools, neighborhoods, and regional trail connections.
The SW Bentonville Trail – Gator Road Completion extends the larger Southwest Bentonville Trail network, helping advance a future loop connection around the Walmart distribution centers and eventually linking to the Little Osage Creek Trail and broader regional trail system.
The SW Bright Road Sidepath South project creates safer and more connected access between neighborhoods south of Regional Airport Boulevard and key community destinations including Willowbrook Elementary, Bright Field Middle School, Fulbright Junior High, Wildwood Park, Creekside Park, the Bentonville Community Center, and the Razorback Greenway.
These projects represent another step toward building a more connected Bentonville where residents of all ages and abilities have safer options to walk, bike, roll, and access everyday destinations.
Following the ribbon cutting, attendees are encouraged to explore the new connections, enjoy community activations, and celebrate the continued progress of the Connecting Bentonville vision.
E-Mobility Day at Bentonville Bike Fest
Join us for E-Mobility Day at Bentonville Bike Fest, a full day of conversations, community engagement, demonstrations, and programming focused on the future of mobility in Northwest Arkansas.
This year’s programming will bring together industry leaders, local advocates, bike brands, community organizations, families, and everyday riders to explore how e-bikes, active transportation infrastructure, and community partnerships are helping shape more connected and accessible communities.
The day will feature engaging panel discussions curated in collaboration with Arkansas Moves and Kenny Belaey’s Bike Fest team, including conversations around:
The growth of e-mobility and transportation choice
Local school bike trains and family riding culture
Safe routes and connected infrastructure
Community advocacy and engagement
Industry innovation and accessibility in cycling
Attendees will also have opportunities to connect with local bike shops, advocacy organizations, mobility partners, and national industry leaders including PeopleForBikes and Aventon.
Following another record-setting Bike to School Week across Bentonville and Bella Vista, E-Mobility Day continues the conversation around how communities can create safer, healthier, and more connected ways for people of all ages to move through everyday life.
Whether you are a daily rider, curious about e-bikes, interested in transportation innovation, or simply passionate about building stronger communities, E-Mobility Day offers something for everyone.
Learn more about the full event lineup below:
Bike to School Week
Bike to School Week (April 28–May 1) brings families, schools, and community leaders together across Bentonville and Bella Vista to support safe, active ways for students to get to school. Throughout the week, students will walk and bike using neighborhood streets, trails, and greenways as part of their daily routines.
Whether you’re participating or simply sharing the road, this week is about creating a safe, supportive environment and building awareness around how people move through our communities every day.
Pack the Path Celebration – Bella Vista
The City of Bella Vista recently completed a new side path connection, and the community is invited to help “Pack the Path.”
Walking, biking, and rolling on a new trail helps naturally compact the surface while giving neighbors a chance to experience the new connection together.
Love Where You Live: Active Mobility Mini-Grant Applications Open
The Arkansas Moves Mini-Grant Program provides small, catalytic grants to support local efforts that advance safe, accessible, and connected walking, biking, and rolling options across Arkansas.
These grants are designed to help communities take meaningful steps forward—whether that’s hosting a community event, launching a pilot project, building local capacity, or supporting advocacy and education efforts that align with Arkansas Moves’ mission.
We believe local leaders know their communities best. This program exists to support those leaders with resources, visibility, and momentum.
At this time, Mini Grants are available exclusively for projects located in the Bentonville and Bella Vista communities. We anticipate expanding the program to additional communities in the future as Arkansas Moves continues to grow statewide.