Nov. 7, 2023 Media Event

On Nov. 7, 2023 Mayor Stothert held a media event at City Hall to provide updates on the Omaha streetcar project. She was accompanied by city officials, project experts and supportive partners. They discussed the following topics: 

• The 30% design aesthetics presentation that will be given to the Urban Design Review Board on Nov. 16.
• Vehicle bid document process.
• The new “Future Boarding Zone” signs that are scheduled to be installed along the route.
• Funding for studies about potential future streetcar line extensions.

Event handouts are available below.

Event Recording

Event Handouts

Official News Release:

30% design aesthetics presentation:

Urban Design Review Board Recomendation Report:

Modern Streetcar Renderings*:

*Please note that these are just examples of streetcar makes and models. Colors and designs will differ.  

Future Boarding Zone signs:

Event Coverage:

• WOWT: Omaha Streetcar Authority updates streetcar project progress
• KETV: City reveals design for Omaha's Streetcar, plans for stations along the route
• Omaha World-Herald: Mayor Jean Stothert unveils first Omaha streetcar images