June 18 2026 - Bicycle and Pedestrian Advisory Board

The City of Conway Bicycle and Pedestrian Advisory Board met on June 18, 2026, to discuss updates on ongoing projects and proposed ordinance changes related to e-bikes, e-scooters, and other electric personal transportation devices. Key procurement-related topics included the status of the Connect Conway greenway project, which is currently on hold pending federal easement acquisition approval tied to a $23 million federal RAISE grant. The board also discussed installation timelines for lane blocks and trail improvements at Poppy Park, as well as sidewalk extension projects near the hospital and a new roundabout at Salem and Meadow Lake. A significant portion of the meeting focused on drafting updates to a 1971 ordinance to regulate electric bicycles, scooters, and motorcycles, including classifications, age requirements, and usage restrictions on city trails and parks. The ordinance revisions will proceed through Park and Recreation review, city attorney evaluation, and ultimately city council approval. No formal votes on procurement contracts were recorded, but several capital improvement projects and grant-funded initiatives were highlighted.