Why We Care
We care about the streetcar because we care about Omaha. The truth is, Omaha would be fine without a streetcar.
Fine isn’t good enough for us.
Testimonial
“The momentum we have to forever change our urban core is undeniable.”
Jean Stothert
Mayor of Omaha
News
Omaha streetcar authority launches informational website
Nebraska Examiner
Jan. 26, 2023
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Omaha Streetcar Authority approves agreement to work with Portland on streetcar procurements
Omaha World Herald
Jan. 23, 2023
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Omaha’s growth was once mapped by streetcar lines.
Omaha World Herald
Jan. 16, 2023
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Mayor Stothert defends streetcar proposal
KFAB
Jan. 11, 2023
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Analysis of Omaha streetcar financial plan predicts development will cover project cost
Omaha World Herald
Dec. 6, 2022
Testimonial
“We can take this visionary step to expand jobs, housing and transportation options without asking taxpayers to foot the bill — because the streetcar generates its own funding through TIF.”
Jay Noddle
President, Omaha Streetcar Authority
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Midlands Voices: Omaha’s streetcar is a vehicle for more than transportation
Omaha World Herald: Midlands Voices
June 26, 2022
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Mayor Stothert backs streetcar project and local media is buzzing
Local Media
January 26, 2022
Email Updates
A Streetcar for Omaha!
Eblast Recap #81
January 26, 2022
News
Greater Omaha Chamber Joins City of Omaha to Announce Bold Additions to the City’s Urban Core
Greater Omaha Chamber
January 26, 2022
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City of Omaha announces proposal to develop Omaha Streetcar
Press Release
City of Omaha Mayor's Office
Testimonial
“A modern streetcar is a vehicle for much more than transportation.”
Scott Dobbe, AIA
Executive Director, Omaha by Design
News
‘Yes to Streetcar’ by Andrew Adams
Omaha World-Herald Public Pulse
December 24, 2021
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EDITORIAL: The Omaha area must move ahead in strengthening public transportation
Omaha World-Herald
Dec 7, 2021
Testimonial
“The streetcar is uniquely suited to shape development in our region’s urban core to produce a more vibrant, walkable area.”
Stephen Osberg
Director, Transportation & Urban Development, Greater Omaha Chamber
News
EDITORIAL: Omaha’s population shift back toward its core bodes well for attracting new workers
Omaha World-Herald
Nov 12, 2021
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After decades of decline, urban Omaha sees ‘incredible’ population growth
Omaha World-Herald
October 31, 2021
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Omaha Chamber to Hold Virtual Meetings on Local Transportation
Omaha World-Herald
October 26, 2021
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Kansas City Extension Study: Opportunity for Economic Mobility
KMBC News
October 4, 2021
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Heartland 2050: 2020 Action Plan
Heartland 2050
Metro Area Planning Agency
News
Low Ridership May Not be a Big Concern for OKC Streetcar
The Oklahoman
June 28, 2021
Email Updates
Let’s Start Our Streetcar Culture Now
E-Blast Recap
March 28, 2019
Email Updates
Better Late Than Never
E-Blast Recap
January 24, 2019
News
Tucson’s Streetcar Impacts Economy
Railvolution.org
September 9, 2019
News
Chamber to millennials: How do you want to get around Omaha in the future?
Omaha World-Herald
August 16, 2019
Email Updates
Streetcars Are Transit
E-Blast Recap
February 14, 2019
News
Artist illustrates how Houston’s public transportation system has evolved through the years
Houston Chronicle
March 5, 2019
Email Updates
Upcoming Transit Events
E-Blast Recap
March 14, 2019
Email Updates
High Rise Developments in Milwaukee
E-Blast Recap
February 21, 2019
Email Updates
Emphasizing Quality
E-Blast Recap
February 7, 2019
Email Updates
What Would it Take to Use Your Car Less?
E-Blast Recap
January 31, 2019
Testimonial
Where to Move My 110-Year-Old Company
Todd Murphy, CEO
Universal Information Services
Email Updates
The End is in Sight
E-Blast Recap
January 17, 2019
Email Updates
New Year, New Transit
E-Blast Recap
January 10, 2019
Email Updates
Kansas City’s Streetcar: The Gift that Keeps on Giving
E-Blast Recap
December 20, 2018
Email Updates
Brooklyn-Queens Connector Streetcar Builds More Buzz
E-Blast Recap
December 14, 2018
Email Updates
El Paso Streetcar Contributes to City’s Exciting Downtown Revitalization
E-Blast Recap
December 6, 2018
Email Updates
Land is a Finite Resource
E-Blast Recap
November 29, 2018
Email Updates
The Social Aspect of Public Transportation
E-Blast Recap
November 15, 2018
Email Updates
Why I Support the Streetcar, Episode 3
E-Blast Recap
November 8, 2018
Email Updates
We’re One-Year-Old!
E-Blast Recap
November 1, 2018
Email Updates
Welcome Aboard, Erie, Penn.!
E-Blast Recap
October 26, 2018
Email Updates
The More You Know, the More You Want to Know
E-Blast Recap
October 18, 2018
Email Updates
Take It from a Nobel Prize Winner…
E-Blast Recap
October 11, 2018
Email Updates
Two New Streetcars Start Running This Year
E-Blast Recap
October 5, 2018
Email Updates
Why I Support the Streetcar, Episode 2
E-Blast Recap
September 27, 2018
Email Updates
Why I Support the Streetcar
E-Blast Recap
September 20, 2018
Email Updates
One Piece of the Transportation Puzzle
E-Blast Recap
September 13, 2018
Email Updates
Back to Work
E-Blast Recap
September 6, 2018
Email Updates
Los Angeles Approves Streetcar Funding Plan
E-Blast Recap
August 23, 2018
Email Updates
Tucson’s Streetcar Celebrates 4 Years
E-Blast Recap
August 16, 2018
Email Updates
3 Big Reasons Why Omaha Needs a Streetcar
E-Blast Recap
August 9, 2018
Email Updates
Spreading Too Thin
E-Blast Recap
July 18, 2018
Email Updates
Kansas City Here We Come
E-Blast Recap
July 5, 2018
Email Updates
Streetcars and Autonomous Shuttles
E-Blast Recap
June 28, 2018
Email Updates
Ozone and the Big O
E-Blast Recap
June 21, 2018
Email Updates
Omaha’s in the Big Leagues
E-Blast Recap
June 14, 2018
Email Updates
It’s All About People
E-Blast Recap
June 7, 2018
Email Updates
Free Bird
E-Blast Recap
June 1, 2018
Email Updates
A City Built On Cars Embraces a Streetcar
E-Blast Recap
May 25, 2018
Email Updates
The Cure for Congestion
E-Blast Recap
May 10, 2018
Email Updates
The Cost of Cars
E-Blast Recap
April 27, 2018
Email Updates
Why Economic Development Matters
E-Blast Recap
April 20, 2018
Email Updates
We Love Cars
E-Blast Recap
April 13, 2018
Email Updates
Toronto Streetcar Offers Lessons
E-Blast Recap
March 30, 2018
Email Updates
The National Spotlight
E-Blast Recap
March 23, 2018
Email Updates
We Can Fix Our Streets AND Build a Streetcar
E-Blast Recap
March 16, 2018
News
ACE Report Released: Modern Streetcar Advocates Excited for Next Step
Press Release
March 9, 2018
Email Updates
It’s Streetcar Weather
E-Blast Recap
March 9, 2018
News
Omaha streetcar study expected to be complete next week
Omaha World-Herald
March 3, 2018
Email Updates
Investing in Transportation
E-Blast Recap
March 2, 2018
Email Updates
Potentially Serving 45,000+ Workers
E-Blast Recap
February 23, 2018
News
Omaha Chamber finances 5-year, $35 million economic development plan
Omaha World-Herald
February 21, 2018
Email Updates
What is Old is New
E-Blast Recap
February 16, 2018
News
A look into the proposed Omaha streetcar
Omaha Intercept
February 14, 2018
News
Advocate likens Omaha streetcar push to CenturyLink Center: At the time, many thought it was a bad idea
Omaha World-Herald
February 14, 2018
Email Updates
Streetcars = Fewer Cars on the Road
E-Blast Recap
February 9, 2018
Email Updates
Let’s Be a Transit-Friendly Town
E-Blast Recap
February 3, 2018
News
Group will discuss Omaha streetcar
KMTV
January 18, 2017
Email Updates
Foot Traffic
E-Blast Recap
January 12, 2018
Email Updates
We’re #11!
E-Blast Recap
January 5, 2018
News
Omaha transportation’s future: Planners envision widened Interstates, expanded public transit
Omaha World-Herald
January 3, 2018
News
Omaha Streetcar: Who would use it?
KMTV
December 11, 2017
News
Kansas City’s streetcar, which began service in 2016, is considered a success. Could it work in Omaha?
Omaha World-Herald
December 10, 2017
Email Updates
The Experts Have Spoken
E-Blast Recap
November 16, 2107
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The Omaha Chamber’s 2040 plan shares common goal with Modern Streetcar Advocates
MorningSky Media
November 15, 2017
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Chamber offers five-year plan for getting Omaha to ‘preferred future’
Omaha World-Herald
November 15, 2017
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Urban planners say streetcar could encourage economic development, revitalize downtown Omaha
Omaha World-Herald
November 15, 2017
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City and streetcar advocates discuss plans with public
KPTM
November 14, 2017
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Streetcar supporters meet to discuss proposal
WOWT
November 14, 2017
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Streetcar advocates to host presentation Tuesday
KMTV
November 14, 2017
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Parking ‘Problem’ is Part of Urban Solution
Omaha World-Herald
November 13, 2017
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Young Professionals look to future in ‘State of our City’
KMTV
November 9, 2017
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Modern Streetcar Advocates launches effort to build public support for an Omaha streetcar
MorningSky Media
November 6, 2017
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Pro-streetcar group starts information campaign
KMTV
November 1, 2017
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New group launches effort to bring streetcar to Omaha
KETV
November 1, 2017
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Omaha streetcar conversation picking up steam
KPTM
November 1, 2017
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Developers make new pitch for Omaha streetcar
KETV
November 1, 2017
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Advocates for streetcar connecting midtown and downtown give project a new push
Omaha World-Herald
November 1, 2017
News
Introducing Modern Streetcar Advocates
Modern Streetcar Advocates Press Release
November 1, 2017
Testimonial
“Streetcars can play a role in the broader transportation network of Omaha.”
Daniel Lawse
Metro Board of Directors
Testimonial
Connect, Think Small, Restore/Repurpose
Kristine Gerber
Former Executive Director, Restoration Exchange Omaha
News
KC Streetcar Project Receives Global Light Rail Award
RideKC Streetcar
October 24, 2017
Testimonial
“When people move, people mix.”
Steve Gordon, Jr.
RDQLUS CREATIVE
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Kansas City Downtown Streetcar Named a 2017 Public Works Project of the Year
American Public Works Association
October 11, 2017
News
Oklahoma City Mayor tours Blackstone with city planners
WOWT
October 4, 2017
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Getting there is half the fun: Mass transit helps entertainment districts thrive
Building Design & Construction
September 25, 2017
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ORBT Has Arrived. Welcome Aboard.
Metro
August Press Release
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Close the Gap: Transportation Investments to Support Our Region’s Growth
Michael Helgerson, MPA
Executive Director, MAPA
News
What other cities are saying…
QLINE
Detroit
News
Innovation in Sustainability Award-Winner Transforms Kansas City
American Society of Civil Engineers
July 27, 2017
News
The Success of the Kansas City Streetcar
Rhythm Engineering
July 20, 2017
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Salt Lake City S-Line Ridership Continues to Rise
UTA
May 30, 2017
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Kansas City Chamber president says streetcar sparked downtown economic development
Omaha World-Herald
March 24, 2017
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Streetcar chatter continues
KMTV
March 23, 2017
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Momentum grows for Omaha streetcar; K.C. already has one. What can we learn from them?
WOWT
March 23, 2017
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World Class Cities, World Class Transit: Lessons from Salt Lake City
Jeff Kutash, Peter Keiwit Foundation
eNewsletter Nov 2016
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