Streetcar Authority Awards Construction Contract

The Omaha Streetcar Authority approved three contracts for additional construction and engineering work. The largest is $26.7 million with Sampson Construction to build the vehicle maintenance facility. One proponent of the resolution asked about the facility’s capacity if there are future streetcar routes to Council Bluffs or other locations. The facility will have capacity to absorb additional vehicle maintenance needs that future extensions may require, but additional storage will be needed. Completion of the maintenance facility is scheduled for December 2026. – Isaiah Ang