Council Bluffs is seeking community input on potential expansion of transit services and infrastructure. This week, an open house was held to present potential Bus Rapid Transit (BRT) and streetcar routes through Council Bluffs. Both would be extensions of either Omaha’s existing BRT route or future streetcar route.
The presentation and public comment period are part of the city’s Planning and Environmental Linkages (“PEL”) Study. This type of study is used to support and examine potential transportation investments that would qualify for federal funding.
Four alternatives are being considered. Three of the four utilize BRT but are routed through three different corridors: West Broadway, 2nd Avenue and 1st Avenue. The lone streetcar option would be routed along the 1st Avenue corridor and require a new multimodal bridge over the Missouri River to connect to the Omaha Streetcar system.
The routes are being presented to the public as ways to enhance accessibility, improve mobility and maximize economic development.
The public may provide comments until July 5th at: https://fhu.mysocialpinpoint.com/council-bluffs-linkages
