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.
BROADCAST TRANSCRIPT:
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…