Metropolitan Area Transit Consortium

Metropolitan Area Transit Consortium A grass-roots movement working to bring local, regional light rail to central Arkansas.

We founded the Metropolitan Area Transit Consortium (MATC) back in the summer of 2009 when gas prices around the state had reached an all time high of $4/gal. We believe we can make a change to the way people travel around the central Arkansas area with the expansion of the existing River Rail Trolley and implementation of light rail routes to the surrounding cities of Conway, Bryant, Jacksonville

, and Pine Bluff. Check out our photos for maps of proposed routes and other materials from recent local meetings concerning this issue!

08/06/2025

Hey Block 2 Lofts- If you or anyone you know is experienced in all things maintenance, let's talk ASAP. Feel free to review the job posting and apply via the QR Code or just call Jennifer, direct.

08/01/2025

The Disney World monorail system would rank as the 9th largest rapid transit system in the U.S., and the overall transit system (buses, monorail, etc.) is estimated to be the 10th largest transit agency in the country by ridership.

And tens of millions of people a year visit Disney World so they can live car free for a week. Yet some people call it "communism" when this style of development is proposed for new non-tourist communities.

07/07/2025

Switzerland is using its railway infrastructure to generate power by installing solar panels between train tracks. This clever reuse of space shows how transport and energy can work together without clearing more land 🔋🚆

07/02/2025
07/02/2025

Did you know 71% of riders are employed and 7% are students? As a new wave of graduates enters the workforce, highlights why strong transit systems earn top marks from both graduates and communities.
Learn more: https://ow.ly/K2Ft50VTwgr

06/19/2025

Did You Know 🥰

06/16/2025
05/04/2025

Will I-35 Construction and Expansion Really Help?

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