Regional Metropolitan Transit Authority of Omaha Regular Board Meeting
The Board meeting included administrative reports on ridership, hiring activities, and customer service performance. Discussions focused on the 2027 annual budget and tax levy, as well as a contract renewal with Cubic Transportation Systems, Inc. The Board reviewed and approved resolutions concerning service equity analysis for proposed service changes, the award of contracts for the 24th Street Planning Study, and the acquisition of property. Additionally, the Board heard reports from the Transit Advisory Committee and discussed future meeting scheduling.
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Regional Metropolitan Transit Authority of Omaha Regular Meeting
The board meeting covered several key agenda items, including administrative reports on transit ridership and hiring activities. The Board approved the 2027 annual budget and tax levy. Additionally, the Board authorized the procurement of seven replacement transit buses and the renewal of the fare system agreement with Cubic Transportation Systems, Inc. The meeting also included an update on the upcoming 2027 budget and planning projects.
Sep 17, 2026·Board meeting
Regional Metropolitan Transit Authority Of Omaha Regular Board Meeting Minutes
The board reviewed operational and administrative reports covering ridership statistics, hiring and retirement updates, and transit service performance metrics. Public comments were addressed regarding ongoing labor contract negotiations. Additionally, the board received updates from the Transit Advisory Committee and communication staff regarding outreach for proposed service and fare changes. Key resolutions passed included the approval of the 2027 tax levy, the adoption of the 2027 annual budget, and the contract renewal with Cubic Transportation Systems, Inc.
The committee discussed the Metro Transit budget and service funding models. Public feedback and committee reports covered accessibility concerns for riders with visual impairments, holiday service gaps, and ridership performance metrics. Staff provided updates on community outreach efforts, art contests, and procurement status. A significant portion of the meeting focused on proposed service changes for December 2026, including route adjustments for Routes 3, 24, and 94, Title VI impact analyses regarding service benefits, and the transition from paper tickets to the Umo fare payment system, including fare capping details.
