Keep Omaha Moving

The scope of this project is to provide a long-term solution for the failing 11' diameter, 100' long 4-ring brick concrete culvert by replacing it with twin 10' x 9' precast concrete box culverts and cast-in-place concrete headwalls and wingwalls designed and constructed to current standards and specifications. Similar to the existing culvert, pipe penetrations from intersecting storm sewer lines are to be accommodated by the proposed structure.

The Midtown Medical Center Bikeway Connection project will enhance the connectivity of the larger regional bike and pedestrian network by creating a safe connection separated from vehicle traffic. It will pass through the University of Nebraska Medical Center (UNMC) campus - an activity center with some of the highest rates of walking and biking in Omaha. This will help connect high-needs areas and key destinations across Omaha’s regional bike and pedestrian network.

The 13th Street Walkability Study will include analysis to determine how to best utilize the existing right-of-way to focus on safety for all modes, including vehicles, transit, bicycles, and pedestrians. The project will result in an updated Walkability Plan that will revisit the conclusions of the 2018 Study by revisiting traffic data along the corridor, reaching out to local stakeholders, and incorporating recommendations from previous efforts such as the Vision Zero Action Plan and the Active Mobility Plan. The Study was initiated by the Mayor’s office and Planning Department.