This program is a 50/50 match grant program for operating funds and an 80/20 match grant program for capital and administrative funding. The Public Transportation Section of the Arkansas State Highway and Transportation Department administers the grant funds. NATS started operations in March 1981. Rural Public Transportation Agencies such as NATS are operated for the general public. This means that anyone may ride a public transit vehicle. There are no restrictions such as age to keep someone from riding a public transit vehicle. All passenger trips are subject to the rate or contract schedule depending on the type of trip that is scheduled. North Arkansas Transportation Service (NATS) operates in the Counties of Baxter, Boone, Carroll, Fulton, Izard, Madison, Marion, Newton, and Searcy. NATS service is a Demand Response service and operates Monday through Friday. NATS hours vary according to passenger schedules.
Investor Since: 2002