Omaha eyes safety upgrades along busy Q Street corridor

OMAHA, Neb. (KMTV) — The City of Omaha is designing safety improvements for Q Street and 30th Street in South Omaha, including wider sidewalks, ADA ramps and better lighting.

  • A 2022 study found Q Street and nearby roads had a high number of crashes involving pedestrians and bikers.
  • Because it’s such a narrow corridor and you’ve got businesses only a few feet from the street the speed is a concern,” said one neighbor.
  • Neighbors who were unable to attend the open house can still share their thoughts online through April 9 at KeepOmahaMoving.com.

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South Omaha neighbors are sharing their concerns about safety along one of the area’s busiest corridors as the city moves forward with plans to improve Q Street and nearby roads.

Q Street is a major thoroughfare for South Omaha neighbors, connecting them to grocery stores, libraries and workplaces…

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