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Wheel Appeal contest winners honored, designs officially unveiled

November 21, 2022

OMAHA, Neb. – Metro asked […]

Metro to provide free rides on Nov. 8th for the General Election with Bus to Ballot

October 27, 2022

Metro will provide fare-free transit […]

Route 15 changes: Know before you go

September 30, 2022

Metro is in the process of rolling out the initial […]

Several downtown bus stops closed for construction, riders should use alternative stops

September 20, 2022

On Monday, September 19th, 2022 several stops […]

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Several downtown bus stops closed for construction, riders should use alternative stops

September 20, 2022

On Monday, September 19th, 2022 several stops near the former downtown library (between 14th & 15th Streets and Farnam and Douglas Streets) closed for construction. These closures are anticipated to last for 3 years. Routes 4, 15, 16, 18, 30: […]

Metro takes first steps in MetroNEXT plan with increased service, frequency on key routes

September 8, 2022

In an effort to move service forward and better serve the community, Metro Transit will be increasing service on numerous routes. These changes bring the Metro system close to pre-pandemic levels of service, with some routes running at even higher […]

Heartland Bike Share & ORBT partner to improve connections along Dodge Street

June 6, 2022

ORBT stations will soon be providing more than just bus rides – 14 new Heartland Bike Share stations and 100 new e-bikes will be introduced along the ORBT route this summer to provide more connectivity across Omaha. The project will […]

Metro Extends K-12 Rides Free Program Through Summer

May 20, 2022

Today, Metro announced the extension of K-12 Rides Free through students’ summer break. The program provides free transit access for kindergarten through 12th grade students in the Omaha area. “The K-12 Rides Free program has shown us how many students […]

Metro prepares for the future with approved MetroNEXT Plan

April 28, 2022

At the April meeting, Metro’s Board of Directors voted to adopt the MetroNEXT Plan. This plan will guide transit investments and priorities to 2030 for the Omaha area. This plan came out of a yearlong strategic planning and public engagement […]

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