Gov. Asa Hutchinson named Robert S. Moore Jr. of Arkansas City to the Governor’s Advisory Council on Cycling. Moore is a member of the Arkansas State Highway Commission.
The council will promote the health benefits of cycling and the industry’s impact on the state economy, in addition to working to improve cyclists’ experience on Arkansas trails, according to a press release from the Arkansas State Highway and Transportation Department.
“This is an exciting time to be involved in cycling here in Arkansas,” Moore said in the release. “Cycling is the fastest growing hub of outdoor tourism in our state and I look forward to aiding in the efforts of the council.”
The council will consist of one representative from the Arkansas Department of Parks and Tourism, the Arkansas Economic Development Commission, the Arkansas Forestry Commission and the highway department, in addition to seven at-large members with an interest in cycling and tourism.
Hutchinson announced plans for the new council at the International Mountain Bicycling Association World Summit at Bentonville in November.
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Moore owns and operates Moore Farms in Arkansas City. He was named to the highway commission in 2013.
“During that time, he has been instrumental in the continued development of cycling opportunities in the state, particularly the Delta Heritage Trail in Southeast Arkansas,” a spokesman said. “The 84-mile trail is being developed in phases on abandoned Union Pacific Railroad right-of-way and will extend from Arkansas City northward to Lexa when completed.”
Moore served three terms in the Arkansas House of Representatives and served as Speaker of the House for the 88th General Assembly.
He will serve his term on the Advisory Council on Cycling at the will of the governor.