Omaha redesigns Ames Avenue to improve safety

  • Omaha is redesigning more than 2 miles of Ames Avenue — from Fontenelle Boulevard to Commercial Avenue.
  • The city is holding community meetings and accepting public feedback through August at KeepOmahamoving.com as part of the Vision Zero Action Plan.
  • Residents like Jasmine Currie support the changes but want the city to ensure adequate detour options for the neighborhood during construction.

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The City of Omaha is moving forward with a road redesign along Ames Avenue aimed at improving safety for drivers and pedestrians. Community meetings are giving neighbors the opportunity to share feedback and weigh in on proposed changes.

Midtown neighbor Jasmine Currie attended a meeting to make sure her voice was heard on changes coming to the neighborhood she calls home…

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