Microtransit Public Meeting - English slide text Slide 1: Meeting Orientation Public Meeting: Microtransit Pilot Program​ January 21, 2025​ 12:00 – 1:00 p.m. ​This meeting will be recorded. ​ Available features:​ Automated closed captions​ American Sign Language interpretation (only in English)​ Spanish interpretation Slide 2: Metro's Mission Metro connects people, places, and opportunities through quality transit services.​ Image description: A picture of the ORBT station at 19th and Douglas with an ORBT bus pulling up to the station. A Heartland Bike Share dock station is in the forefront of the picture. In the background you can see the U.S. Federal building along with a few skyscrapers in downtown Omaha Slide 3: Regional Metropolitan Transit Authority of Omaha Two rows of photos of individuals: Lauren Cencic, CEO, Curt Simon, Board of Directors Chair, Daniel Padilla, Board of Directors Vice-Chair, followed by the remaining members of the Board of Directors: Cornelius Williams, Clarice Dombeck, Yanira Garcia, Josh Corrigan, Tim Lonergan. Slide 4: Metro's Services We Plan, Build, and Operate Public Transit Fixed route Rapid transit (ORBT) Paratransit (MOBY) A series of three pictures in circles next to each other Picture one: A picture of a 40-foot bus in front of skyscrapers in downtown Omaha Picture two: A picture of a large orange ORBT bus near Midtown Omaha Picture three: A picture of a MOBY paratransit van Slide 5: Proposed Microtransit Pilot Service Rapid transit (ORBT) Fixed route Microtransit Paratransit (MOBY) A series of four pictures next to each other Picture one: A picture of a large orange ORBT bus near Midtown Omaha Picture two: A picture of a 40-foot bus in front of skyscrapers in downtown Omaha Picture three: A picture of a microtransit van Picture four: A picture of a MOBY paratransit van Slide 6: What is microtransit? Think of it like a mix between a bus and rideshare.​ Maybe you want to go somewhere, but the regular buses don’t run in that area.​ Or maybe you’re a little far from the closest bus stop. You can request a trip through an app or phone call, a van will pick you up near your location and drop you off closer to where you want to go. This might be all the way to your destination, it might be to a transit center or bus stop, or somewhere in between.​ You might be the only one in the van or you could make some friends along the way.​ ​It’s all about making public transit more flexible.​ Slide 7: What might microtransit look like in Omaha? There are three proposed zones we’ll be testing:​ North Omaha​ South Omaha​ West Omaha​ All of these zones connect with transit centers that can get you around Omaha. You can request a ride from within the zone and go anywhere inside that zone. If you want to get to another zone, you can connect to a bus line to finish your trip. ​ *Note: The North Omaha Zone will include access to several additional destinations beyond the zone boundaries ​Slide 8: The Basics, Slide 1 of 2 Funding​ This is a three-year pilot project.​ It’s funded by generous philanthropic donors in the Omaha community​ Fare To be determined. Tentative Service Hours​ Mon. – Fri: 6 a.m. - 9 p.m. ​ Saturday: 7 a.m. - 8 p.m. ​ Sunday: 8 a.m. - 6 p.m. Slide 9: The Basics, Slide 2 of 2 Requesting a ride:​ Rides can be requested through an app or by calling a dedicated number to book a ride. Both will be available in English and Spanish, at minimum. ​ ​Accessibility:​ A portion of the fleet will be wheelchair accessible, with the expectation that people who use mobility devices experience the same quality of service as those who do not.​ Paying for your ride:​ Riders can pay through an app when booking their trip Slide 10: Map of proposed zones System map of the greater Omaha region displaying Metro routes and the three proposed zones. The zones are subject to change. Slide 11: Proposed zones equity review – disability population Aerial map of the greater Omaha region displaying Metro routes and the three proposed zones. Within each zone, there are varying shades of purple to indicate the percentage of households with a stated disability. Slide 12: Proposed zones equity review – low-income population Aerial map of the greater Omaha region displaying Metro routes and the three proposed zones. Within each zone, there are varying shades of green to indicate the percentage of low-income residents. Slide 13: Proposed zones equity review – racial minority population Aerial map of the greater Omaha region displaying Metro routes and the three proposed zones. Within each zone, there are varying shades of red. The lighter shade represents a lower percentage of the racial minority population in that area and a darker shade represents a higher percentage. Slide 14: How you can help We need a name for this new proposed service!​ ​We want to make sure it reflects the vibrant community we have in Omaha.​ ​Have an idea? Let us know through our feedback form. ​ ​ometro.com/micro-meetings Slide 15: Facebook: MetroTransitOMA Instagram:@METROTRANSITOMA YouTube: Metro Transit Omaha Website: ometro.com Image description: A row of buses in a garage