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    North Little Rock 72114

    COMPANY OVERVIEW

    About Rock Region Metro

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    901 Maple Street
    North Little Rock 72114
    United States of America
    http://www.rrmetro.org/
    501-375-6717

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    Hybrid, Hydrogen & Electric Vehicles

    Rock Region Metro launches first five zero-emission buses

    June 14, 2023
    The 40-foot Proterra ZX5 Max vehicles will be placed in service on area streets in July following additional staff training.
    Car Sharing

    Rock Region Metro to launch Metro Connect Conway microtransit service

    Sept. 14, 2022
    METRO Connect Conway offers shared rides throughout the planned service zone, which covers most areas within the Conway city limits.
    Rock Region Metro
    Justin Avery
    Management

    Justin Avery named Rock Region Metro CEO

    June 8, 2022
    Avery has a decade of service at the agency and has been filling the CEO role on an interim basis.
    Jacksonville Transportation Authority
    Charles D. Frazier
    Management

    JTA taps Rock Region METRO's Charles D. Frazier to be senior vice president and chief operating officer

    Jacksonville Transportation Authority (JTA)
    Dec. 3, 2021
    Frazier will oversee the Transit Operations Division, which includes fixed bus, the First Coast Flyer BRT network, paratransit, regional and alternative mobility services, the...
    Rock Region Metro
    The Metro Streetcar returns to service in Little Rock on July 13, 2021.
    Rail

    Metro Streetcar service returns to Little Rock

    July 13, 2021
    Service was suspended in March 2020 due to the pandemic and its return delayed by construction on an area interstate that required disruption of the streetcar’s power lines.
    Fare Collection

    Buy Rock Region Metro Passes from Anywhere

    Oct. 15, 2018
    Rock Region Metro is partnering with San Francisco-based Token Transit to offer central Arkansas transit riders a free smartphone app that allows pass purchases from anywhere....
    Metro
    The Rock Region Metro Board of Directors announced the hiring of Charles Frazier as the new Rock Region Metro executive director.
    Bus

    Rock Region Metro Hires New Executive Director

    May 8, 2018
    The Rock Region Metro Board of Directors announced the hiring of Charles Frazier, current assistant director of Palm Tran in Palm Beach County, Florida, as the new Rock Region...
    Home

    Rock Region Metro Awarded Largest-Ever FTA Competitive Grant for Buses

    April 6, 2018
    Rock Region METRO was awarded $3,570,000 in Federal Transit Administration funds to purchase seven compressed natural gas buses slated to join the METRO fleet in 2020.
    Management

    Rock Region Metro Enlists Springsted Waters to Recruit Executive Director

    Nov. 30, 2017
    Rock Region Metro Board Director Bentley Wallace has announced that Metro has hired Springsted Waters Executive Recruitment of Dallas to recruit its next executive director.
    Rail

    Rock Region Metro Extends Free Streetcar Rides from September-December

    Aug. 21, 2017
    Based on the success of its Rock the Rails promotion, Rock Region Metro is extending its fare-free streetcar rides September-December to encourage riders to skip the hunt for ...

    Articles & News

    Rock Region Metro
    Charles Frazier will step down from his role as CEO of Rock Region Metro in December for a new executive leadership position within the transit industry.
    Management

    Rock Region Metro’s CEO to step down in December

    Mass Transit Staff Report
    Nov. 15, 2021
    Charles Frazier is leaving the agency to take a leadership role at an un-named transportation authority.
    Metro
    When switching to CNG Rock Region Metro saw a savings of more than $128,000, reduced emissions and worked as a P3 to construct the fueling stations.
    Home

    Navigating Fuel Options

    April 24, 2018
    Alternative fuel is a topic that comes into consideration with every agency. What fuel is the most beneficial option for an agency to utilize in its fleet?

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    Jarod Varner, Executive Director, Rock Region Metro
    Management

    Rock Region Metro Executive Director Announces Departure

    July 24, 2017
    Varner’s last day will be Aug. 18, more than four years after accepting the role of executive director and assuming responsibility for successfully implementing the vision of ...
    Technology

    Rock Region Metro Launches New Website Features

    May 3, 2017
    A little more than a year after its initial launch, Rock Region Metro’s website, rrmetro.org, has received some visitor-friendly updates.
    Home

    Rock Region Metro Awarded First-Ever FTA Competitive Grant for Buses

    Sept. 9, 2016
    Rock Region Metro was awarded $1,653,498 in Federal Transit Administration funds to put toward the purchase of seven compressed natural gas buses and an educational diagnostic...
    Home

    Rock Region Metro Proposes Service Enhancements

    June 16, 2016
    As part of an annual review process, Rock Region Metro is planning system service enhancements, including proposed changes for 14 of its 26 bus routes. A fare review, the first...
    Technology

    Rock Region Metro Launches Metrotrack App

    Feb. 9, 2016
    Rock Region Metro has launched its Metrotrack mobile app, available through the App Store and Google Play.
    Home

    Rock Region Metro Gets Grant for 25 New Shelters

    Dec. 9, 2015
    Rock Region Metro has been awarded a $360,000 Transportation Alternatives Program (TAP) grant to purchase and install 25 new solar-powered shelters. Each shelter will have solar...