Keep Omaha Moving

The purpose of this project is to develop a study for the West Maple Road corridor from Highway 275 at Waterloo to I-680 for operational and capacity improvements to alleviate congestion on the parallel corridor of West Dodge Road, improve safety, and enhance multi-modal facilities along the corridor.

The City of Omaha, with funding from an AARP/Toyota grant, is launching a pilot project to improve pedestrian safety and access at two high-pedestrian traffic intersections on 24th Street at Oak Street and B Street, both located on a Vision Zero High Injury Network corridor and serviced by METRO Transit. This project will install quick-build modular pedestrian refuge islands, which enhance safety by allowing pedestrians to cross one direction of traffic at a time and provide a resting point for those with mobility challenges. These temporary islands offer a quick, cost-effective solution while the City works on permanent long-term infrastructure improvements. If successful, the City plans to expand the use of this safety tool systemically throughout Omaha’s High Injury Network.

The Urban Core Street Reconfiguration Study will evaluate the current street network in the urban core and identify changes that can be made including one-way to two-way conversions, road diets, bike lanes, etc. Additionally the study will develop a plan for implementation and cost estimate for any recommended changes. This study will incorporate recommendations from previous efforts including the adopted Downtown Master Plan (2010), the 2020 Omaha Parking and Mobility Strategic Plan, 24th Street Corridor Study, 13th Street Walkability Study, Vision Zero Action Plan, and the Active Mobility Plan. The Study was initiated by the Mayor’s office and Planning Department.