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‘Best Bikeshare in America’: An Unexpected Community Launches Free, All-Electric Micromobility For Residents
Omaha and neighboring Council Bluffs, Iowa share an expansive e-bikeshare network that punches above its weight, supporters say — and now, it's free to all residents, too.
April 21, 2026
Horrifying Hit-and-Run Highlights Dangerous Conditions Nebraska
Nothing captures the terrifying reality of trying to get around Lincoln, Neb. by bike like the video of a hit-and-run involving a young boy in May. (Warning: Graphic content.)
June 24, 2019
Gaze Upon Lincoln, Nebraska’s Awesome New Curb-Protected Bike Lane
Need a reason to feel hopeful for 2016? Check out this video from the city of Lincoln, Nebraska, showing off the city's new curb-protected bike lane.
January 4, 2016
Hundreds Protest After Omaha Mayor Scraps City’s Only Bike/Ped Planner
Despite rainy weather, about 300 people gathered this Saturday in Omaha to protest the city's plans to eliminate its "bike czar" position.
August 12, 2014
Omaha Developer Sells “Walkable Main Street” of Parking Lots
As the downside of sprawling development becomes better understood, some developers are getting better at greenwashing sprawl.
May 1, 2014
The Votes Are In: Omaha Abomination Voted Worst Intersection in the U.S.
Well, it was a tough competition for America's Worst Intersection, with a lot of worthy contenders -- the kind of intersections that would make an Olympic sprinter nervous. But the people have spoken -- 468 of them -- and in the end it wasn't even close. Our winner is Omaha, Nebraska's intersection of 132nd Street, Industrial Road, Millard Avenue, and L Street.
February 5, 2013
Omaha Considering Pedicab Ban During College World Series
We were feeling all warm and fuzzy inside about Omaha this morning when we saw this nice video about the community's attempts to reduce obesity, including providing transportation alternatives.
December 12, 2011
NRDC Names 15 Smarter Cities
How long do you have to wait for a bus in your city? How much does it cost? Does every family on your block have two cars? And tell us about your bikeshare program…
February 24, 2011