The Regional Metropolitan Transit Authority of Omaha reported continued growth in ridership during its August meeting. There were more than 287,000 fixed-route trips provided in July, the highest July ridership since 2019. ORBT ridership reached a record high for the month, while K-12 student ridership also set a July record. Staff highlighted ongoing transportation planning efforts, including a safety survey focused on Ames Avenue, upcoming discussions with federal transportation officials and continued analysis of expanded microtransit service areas to help guide future transit planning.
The board also approved multiple administrative items, including updated actuarial reports and mortality tables for both employee pension plans, finding the plans remain on solid financial footing. Members authorized the purchase of seven replacement buses for up to $6.6 million, with most of the cost covered by federal grants and delivery expected in late 2027. The board also scheduled a Sept. 9 public hearing on the proposed 2027 budget and approved moving its September meeting to Sept. 17.
Meeting documented by Debbi Breeling
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Well I’m no Perry Mason, but this?