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 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.
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.
Aug 27, 2026·Board meeting
Regional Metropolitan Transit Authority Of Omaha Regular Board Meeting
The Board discussed and approved several resolutions including pension plan actuarial reports for administrative and collective bargaining employees, updated mortality tables, and the procurement of seven replacement buses. Additionally, the Board authorized a letter to the Omaha Inland Port Authority regarding transit-oriented development guidelines. The administrative report covered ridership statistics, ongoing large construction projects such as the South Omaha Transit Center, and outreach activities. The Transit Advisory Committee reported on West Omaha transit service concerns and the importance of pedestrian safety near bus stops.
