Omaha, NE shines light on the true costs of local transportation with new engagement tool

Omaha, NE True Costs Local Transportation Engagement Tool

An online quiz takes Omaha residents through the oft-overlooked costs created by personal and public transportation options. Participants learn how labor, infrastructure, and management expenses run through every transit trip. Car and bus trips are compared in terms of their impacts on regional transportation. The city, Greater Omaha Chamber, and MAPA will use this tool to make promote public participation in long-term planning discussions.