Keep Omaha Moving

156th Street from North of Maple Street through the Fort Street intersection is planned to be reconstructed to a four-lane roadway, divided by a median.

The City of Omaha is advancing key recommendations from the Vision Zero Action Plan and Omaha’s Active Mobility Plan to reimagine a 1.4-mile segment of 108th Street, from Emmet Street to Ellison Plaza, as a safer, more inclusive transportation corridor. This street currently carries less traffic than it was originally designed for, making it a strong candidate for a redesign that better aligns with current usage patterns. Traffic data from 2023 shows this stretch of 108th Street carries about 16,000 vehicles per day, well below the 25,000 vehicles-per-day threshold recommended by the Federal Highway Administration for considering road reconfigurations or ‘Road Diets.’ These traffic levels suggest the corridor is well-suited for a reconfiguration that can enhance safety and better serve all users. The planned changes will remove the existing four-lane roadway markings and restripe the road for three lanes: two for through-traffic, a shared center turn lane, and new dedicated bike lanes. This update is intended to encourage slower speeds, reduce crashes and conflict points, improve transit access, and expand bike network connectivity—creating a safer, more efficient corridor for all users, without significantly impacting traffic operations.

The City of Omaha is making safety improvements along Woolworth and 32nd Avenues to support safer speeds and enhance mobility for everyone walking, biking, or driving. These updates align with the City’s Vision Zero goal to eliminate traffic deaths and serious injuries by 2045. As part of this effort, Public Works is piloting Omaha’s first Quick-Build Modular Roundabout at 32nd and Woolworth—an intersection with a history of serious crashes. This pilot project is designed to help improve intersection and corridor wide safety by slowing speeds and reducing conflict points. Additional supplemental updates include painted curb extensions, improved lighting, and targeted parking restrictions to improve visibility at key intersections.