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Brain Drain “estimates from the American Community Survey show that Nebraska is losing out overall — annually seeing some 2,300 more highly educated people move out than move into the state.”

– Dec. 12, 2016-Omaha World Herald

76 percent of respondents said affordable and convenient transportation options other than cars is at least somewhat important when deciding where to live and work

65 percent of respondents believe investing in schools, transportation choices and walkable areas is a better way to grow the economy than investing in recruiting companies to move to the area.

49 percent of respondents someday want to live in a walkable community, while only seven percent want to live where they have to drive to most places.

– American Planning Association, 2014

A Tale of Two GenerationsMillennials & Baby Boomers

What Have We Tried

The Federal Government says Omaha is the next Los Angeles

Heartland Bike Share Program Growth

Metro Transit (GTFS/GTFS+)Rail-like service in 2018Real-Time data soon

B-Cycle NetworkStation locations & planned expansionWhere people are using the system today

Can we connect these systems to realize our community’s

potential?

Trails & Bike FacilitiesSafe, comfortable cycling routesLocations of bike lanes and trails

How do we encourage people to move about our community without a car?

Growing from 4% to 10% of non-automobile trips

Choices that encourage active lifestyles

Changing the culture, not just collecting data