Urban Core Street Reconfiguration Study

Urban Core Street Reconfiguration Study

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.

Project Features

Improvements

The project will include a study to develop a plan for transportation infrastructure improvements to meet the following goals:

• identify feasible project corridors for reconfiguration to foster multi-modal safety and connectivity
• calm traffic by implementing elements of the City's Complete Streets Program
• leverage to obtain funding in future grant applications for construction/implementation

Schedule

• Data Analysis and Corridor Evaluation: May to November 2024
• Initial Stakeholder Meeting: June 2024
• Concept Development: November 2024 to June 2025
• Benefit Cost Analysis, Ranking, and Draft Report: March 2026
• Stakeholder Outreach: Spring 2026
• Final Report: Spring 2026