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The Omaha streetcar is a transportation infrastructure project that will spur growth and economic development in Omaha’s downtown and midtown areas. The Omaha streetcar is a joint effort of the City of Omaha and the Omaha Streetcar Authority. This new transit system is expected to be operational in 2028.

DEC 11

Dec. 11, 2025 Public Open House

Thu, Dec 11 5:30 PM - 7:30 PM

The Durham Museum, South 10th Street, Omaha, NE, USA Map

Omaha Streetcar Authority (OSA) is hosting an open house to share updated information about the ongoing utility relocations and track construction.

Attendees will have the opportunity to learn about the project, visit with and ask questions of the construction team. There will be no formal presentation, and registration is not required. Attendees can visit anytime between 5:30 and 7:30 p.m.

Parking & Transit
A two-level parking deck is FREE to all museum visitors; however, any vehicles left after open house hours will be towed. For more information, please visit durhammuseum.org/visit. Meter fees will not be reimbursed. Metro route 13 has a stop nearest to the museum. Visit myride.ometro.com for the most convenient bus route from your location.

Where possible, an accessible meeting facility for disabled persons will be provided. Appropriate provisions for hearing and visually impaired persons will be made if OSA is notified by December 4, 2025. Notification should be submitted to: Omaha Streetcar Authority, c/o HDR – Wendy Thompson, 1917 South 67th Street, Omaha, NE 68106, 402.300.3180.

If you are unable to attend, exhibits from the public open house will be available on this website following the meeting.

Need help registering? This guide can help.

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We are building momentum in Omaha.

Omaha’s streetcar project is underway.

When the streetcar begins operating in 2028, the initial route will connect neighborhoods, business districts, tourist attractions and community amenities between downtown Omaha and the Blackstone District.

The streetcar is more than just a transit solution — it’s a driving force for economic growth and has already spurred billions of dollars in new development in Omaha’s urban core to create new jobs, new housing and new opportunities.

streetcar stop in midtown Omaha with stop in center median of street

Imagine an Omaha where people can park their car, then take the streetcar to shops, restaurants and entertainment venues without moving their vehicle more than once. Where people who live and work in midtown or downtown can get to and from work without using a vehicle at all. Imagine an Omaha where visitors can explore new areas of the city by taking a short, free ride on the streetcar. Imagine an Omaha that is more connected, more accessible and even more vibrant.

The streetcar is the key to unlocking this potential.

Explore this website to learn more about the project, stay up to date on construction news and connect with project partners to get answers to your questions.

On July 8, 2025, Mayor John Ewing held a media event adjacent to the streetcar Vehicle Maintenance Facility to provide updates about the Omaha streetcar project. He was accompanied by city officials and project experts to discuss the updated cost estimate and breakdown.

A video of the entire event and a handout are available here.

Where we're going.

According to the Urban Core Strategic Plan and the Urban Core Housing and Mobility Redevelopment Plan, the urban core has:

21 active, vibrant districts and neighborhoods
17 cultural, entertainment and sports venues
21 major companies and institutions
7 K-12 schools

And yet vacant properties and empty lots still exist. The urban core is the heart of our city, and by ensuring its growth and vibrancy, our entire city benefits.