Active Transportation Advisory Board
The Active Transportation Advisory Board was created by a vote of the City Council in November 2023. There are seven members who are appointed by the mayor after a review of their resume, and then approved by City Council. There are an additional two non-voting seats open to youth members between the ages of 10 and 18. All members must reside in Bella Vista. Members serve three-year terms, after initial staggered terms, and youth members serve one-year terms.
The ordinance creating this advisory board was at the recommendation of the Bella Vista Action Plan portion of the Northwest Arkansas Bicycle and Pedestrian Master Plan, adopted by the city in 2015.
The primary purpose of the board is to advocate for trails and bicycle/pedestrian infrastructure in Bella Vista, advise city staff on grant applications and trail projects, and strive for equitable access to active transportation for diverse trail user groups. The board is comprised of a diverse array of trail users with an interest in trails, active transportation, accessibility and civics.
Meeting dates and times have not yet been set.
Current Members:
Position 1 — Amy Darpinian (term expires March 1, 2027)
Position 2 — Wendy Taylor (term expires March 1, 2027)
Position 3 — Christopher Stockman (term expires March 1, 2027)
Position 4 — Kenny Williams (term expires March 1, 2026)
Position 5 — Kristie Perry (term expires March 1, 2026)
Position 6 — Jonathan Ely (term expires March 1, 2025)
Position 7 — Natasha Brand (term expires March 1, 2025)
Youth Ex-Officio Position — Abigail High (term expires March 1, 2025)
Youth Ex-Officio Position — Jillian Johnson (term expires March 1, 2025)