Recent activity at Omaha Metropolitan Transit Authority
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Oct 22, 2026·Board meeting agenda packet
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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The agenda includes a general public comment period and reports from the Committee regarding public feedback and the RMTA Board of Directors. The meeting will cover new wayfinding technology at the downtown layover and a staff report from Metro Transit. Additionally, the committee will discuss and approve a representative and topics for the upcoming TAC report to the RMTA Board of Directors.
The committee meeting covered a wide range of operational and outreach topics, including feedback on Micro Flex service pickup and drop-off experiences and Umo card accessibility. Members provided updates on bus stop signage and scheduling issues. The committee discussed service changes, contract negotiations for hourly employees, and ridership statistics presented to the RMTA Board of Directors. Staff provided updates on community outreach events, upcoming parade participation, transit enhancements for the 24th Street Corridor, and accessibility improvements. A significant portion of the meeting was dedicated to the introduction of Parakeet devices, which are motion-activated speakers intended to aid in wayfinding for blind and low-vision riders at the 14th and Dodge layover location.
Sep 17, 2026·Board meeting agenda packet
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.
