TRIPS Initiative to Enhance Omaha’s Transportation Planning Process
Jan. 13, 2025
NDOT and MAPA aim to empower local communities through $2 million grant
The Nebraska Department of Transportation (NDOT) and the Omaha-Council Bluffs Metropolitan Area Planning Agency (MAPA) recently received a $2 million grant from the Federal Highway Administration to launch the Transformative Regional Investment Prioritization System (TRIPS) to better align transportation projects with community needs.
The TRIPS program will change how transportation projects are “selected and prioritized” in the Omaha region, according to NDOT.
The agency added that the TRIPS program will also emphasize enhanced public engagement, empowering local communities to have direct influence on the region’s transportation future. NDOT will provide technical expertise and resources to make the program a success.
“We are excited to collaborate with MAPA on this important project,” said Vicki Kramer, Nebraska DOT director, in a statement. “TRIPS will help us make informed decisions that improve Nebraska’s transportation system and enhance residents’ quality of life.”
Several state departments of transportation have entered into similar partnerships in recent years to better align a variety of infrastructure projects with regional and/or local needs.
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