Southeast Arkansas Regional Intermodal Facilities Authority

The Southeast Arkansas Regional Intermodal Authority, in cooperation with the Arkansas Highway and Transportation Department and the Federal Highway Administration, is proposing to establish a regional intermodal facility near the interchange of Highway 530 and the future corridor of the I-69 connector. The footprint for the new project includes approximately 350 acres of land, and has access to the Arkansas Midland Railroad.

Central Arkansas Intermodal Authority

Conway and Perry Counties have formed an Intermodal Authority to develop all areas of Intermodal transportation. The Authority is working on developing a Port on the Arkansas River that will help economic development in the two counties. The Authority is currently in the development phase of an intermodal park after working with the Arkansas Highway and Transportation Department and the US Army Corp of Engineers to study access of present and future Intermodal development. Currently, the Authority is working with forestry, natural gas, and other industries to develop their logistic strategies in the use of Intermodal Transportation.

Northeast Arkansas Regional Intermodal Facilities Authority

The Northeast Arkansas Regional Intermodal Facilities Authority (NEARIFA) was created in September 2009 through an act of the Arkansas State Legislature with the purpose of creating and promoting intermodal and multimodal assets in the region. Since its creation, NEARIFA has expanded to serve the counties, Randolph, Lawrence, and the cities, Corning, Pocahontas, and Walnut Ridge.

Western Arkansas Intermodal Authority

A region’s economic vitality owes much to its commitment to transportation improvements. As such, WAPDD plays a crucial role in providing facilities and extensive support for the Western Arkansas Intermodal Authority (WAIA). WAIA’s role is to plan and develop initiatives for transportation improvements that benefit the entire Western Arkansas region – especially those that better support the movement of goods and freight that are so important in driving the region’s economy. As part of that effort, WAIA coordinates efforts with units of government at all levels and takes a leading role in the pursuit of public and private investments to achieve the transportation improvements that can help move Western Arkansas forward.

Southwest Arkansas Regional Intermodal Authority

The Southwest Arkansas Regional Intermodal Authority was formed in February 2010. The Clark County Quorum Court adopted an ordinance to join three other counties in forming the Southwest Arkansas Regional Intermodal Authority. The entity operates under Act 690 of 1997, which allows cities and counties to acquire, equip, construct, and operate industrial parks that offer freight support services like warehouses and packaging and distribution facilities. The creation of this authority has the potential benefits of improving existing passenger and freight facilities, developing new transportation centers, and enhancing passenger and freight transportation modes by the formation of public/private partnerships.

Little River County Intermodal Authority

Little River County Intermodal Authority has been in operation in Ashdown, Arkansas since 2015. The progress made during their emergence includes the purchase of land, the clearing of land, and environmental studies conducted. The pandemic had an impact on the advancement, however, and Little River County now waits until the spring for estimates to be provided by their top two operations operations.