Omaha streetcar construction prompts demands from new group of businesses

OMAHA, Neb. (KMTV) — Downtown Omaha business owners say streetcar construction along Farnam and Harney is driving away customers and costing them revenue — and now dozens of businesses are banding together to demand action from the city.

The Streetcar Impact Alliance, a newly formed group, sent its top demands to Mayor John Ewing on Tuesday. The group is calling for more communication from the city, grants, tax breaks, and free parking for employees and neighbors.

Noah Mock, co-owner of Nite Owl in Blackstone, said the construction has changed how customers behave…

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