5,400+
lane-miles of
City-owned roads
About the Program
Keep Omaha Moving is the City of Omaha’s information hub to inform residents and visitors about all things transportation. Learn more about planned transportation system improvements, how projects are funded, and what it takes to turn a project from a plan to reality.
By the Numbers
The City’s Public Works department manages the transportation infrastructure you use every day. That includes:
850+
intersections with traffic signals
60+
existing or planned roundabouts
2025 Project Data
In 2025, the Public Works department has been busy building new roads and maintaining our current transportation system. Some of our major milestones include:
18
projects being designed
13
projects constructed
16,716
cubic yards of concrete poured
A Project’s Lifecycle
It takes time for an idea to become a roadway reality. Click or tap below to see the major steps in a typical transportation project’s lifecycle.
The city evaluates pavement conditions using a numerical rating system called PASER, which helps identify areas in need of maintenance or repair. Intersection traffic counts are also updated throughout the year to monitor traffic flow and identify where capacity issues exist in system. City staff evaluate improvement needs against anticipated budgets, coordinate with adjacent jurisdictions, and develop a draft list of new projects or updates to previously planned projects within the Capital Improvement Program (CIP).
All major projects must be included in the CIP, a six-year plan that the City of Omaha adopts each year. Major projects consist of those that will cost at least $20,000 and are intended to have a useful life of at least 15 years. After the proposed updates to the CIP are developed, the CIP is reviewed by the Planning Department for compliance with the City Master Plan and is also reviewed by a CIP Task Force and Priority Committee before receiving the Mayor’s recommendation and being sent to City Council for approval. Transportation capital improvements include street widenings or reconfigurations, bridge replacements, traffic signals, lighting, public transit and more.
Once approved in the CIP, the project moves to preliminary design. In this stage, engineers and designers develop early concepts on how a project will look and function. Sometimes studies are needed before preliminary design can begin.
Throughout the design process, the public is kept informed of project updates. Information about major City of Omaha transportation projects can be found on keepomahamoving.com. Frequently, an in-person or online public meeting will be held during preliminary design to get feedback from the public and nearby residents and businesses. Other ways to engage the public include press releases, mailers and stakeholder coordination.
After receiving input from stakeholders and the public, the project moves to final design. This is where the details are refined, coordination with regulatory agencies occurs and final determinations on limits of construction, design and other features will be made.
Before any construction work can start, the City and its contractors must make sure they have the right to work in a certain location. Often, the City will need to acquire temporary or permanent easements in order to implement projects such as street widenings. Learn more about the City’s right-of-way process here.
If a project will involve digging or overhead work, the project team will proactively coordinate with all impacted utilities. Utility facilities like water or power lines or underground cables may need to be moved to accommodate roadway improvements. This coordination helps prevent unexpected service disruptions.
Finally, construction can get underway. Be sure to check a project’s dedicated page at keepomahamoving.com to understand expected timing, construction phasing, potential closures and detours, project contacts and other helpful information.
Once the project is done – enjoy the new improvements!
Program Funding
Nearly 55% of the 2025 Omaha City Budget is appropriated to the Public Works Department, which maintains many of the City’s essential services such as transportation, sanitation, sewers and parking. Some major road projects receive state and federal funding. Typically, a portion of these projects’ costs must be paid for with local funds
There are two major categories of projects: Capital improvement projects and maintenance projects. These are accounted for differently in the City’s budget.
- CIP projects include building new roads, widening intersections and enhancing traffic controls like signals
- Routine maintenance includes sealing cracks, filling potholes, and re-painting road stripes.
Revenue from issuing General Obligation (GO) bonds, which are approved by voters, is set aside for specific capital improvements across the City. The most recent transportation-related City of Omaha GO bonds were approved by voters in 2024 and authorize $80.9 million for major street and bridge improvements projects, and $72 million for street preservation bonds, which focus on projects such as pavement repair or overlay projects.
Planning & Funding
Transportation projects take planning, funding, expertise, and time. See how the City of Omaha and MAPA are envisioning our region’s transportation future.
Omaha 2025-2030 Capital Improvement Program (CIP)
The CIP outlines our long-term investments in transportation.
Omaha 2025-2030 CIP Fact Sheet
The City’s six-year CIP is adopted annually along with the City’s budget and serves as the primary tool for coordinating major projects.
City Finance and Budgeting Information
The Finance Department is responsible for accounting and internal auditing; budget formulation and execution under the Mayor's supervision.
Metropolitan Area Planning Agency (MAPA) Transportation Improvement Program
The Transportation Improvement Program (TIP) is a six-year plan for regional transportation projects.
MAPA Long Range Transportation Plan
The Long Range Transportation Plan (LRTP) is a 25-year plan which includes a projects to meet the future transportation needs of the Omaha-Council Bluffs metro area.