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The Market-to-Midtown Bikeway on Harney Street will close after Labor Day to facilitate construction for the Omaha streetcar project. A new, permanent protected bikeway is planned, integrating safety features and multi-modal transit options, with completion expected by 2028.
Public Works Director Bob Stubbe has resigned from the Omaha Streetcar Authority due to a conflict of interest related to recent management decisions regarding the streetcar system. Mayor Jean Stothert has appointed Steve Jensen as his replacement, who has a background in city planning and economic development. The Streetcar Authority oversees the design and operation of the streetcar system in Omaha.
Omaha's Central Library fundraising campaign has successfully surpassed its $158 million goal, aided by a $20 million contribution from the City of Omaha. Meanwhile, the Central Park Plaza office complex is set to be transformed into a major residential development, “The Duo,” coinciding with the upcoming streetcar project.