Reach out to other Cities

The metro trail system extends beyond Omaha.  While the Safe Trail Initiative is making some progress in convincing Omaha city leaders to add some signage along the trails, the work needs to extend beyond Omaha City Limits.

If you live in any of the following cities, you can and should reach out to your city leaders to ask for trail signage along the various trail underpasses that are within the city limits. The West Papio trail, for example in Sarpy County has underpasses in LaVista, Papillion and Bellevue. The 96th Street trail is within Papillion (this trail has underpasses on Lincoln Road and 96th Street.

We first want the cities to at least add road signs on all underpasses similar to those found along the W&OD Trail.  This helps with direction and safety.

The next step is to ask for Way-finding Signage.  This will help trail users know what trail they are on, intersections, see trail junctions/trail directions, and directions to cities and also area businesses.

You can also use your smart phone when out riding or walking on a trail and use your map function to see where you are located. the smartphone map should show you the city you are within.  Drop a Pin on a map, that should help.

NOTE: on the LaVista listing there is a link to their very comprehensive Active Mobility Plan, which includes signage. Still, there are missing signs along the West Papio: I-80, Harrison Street and Giles Road. That is something if you live in LaVista or are an active West Papio Trail User, you can reach out to LaVista Mayor to add signs at these underpasses.

We ask that you remain polite in your requests to any of the city leaders when you ask for underpass signs and for Way-Finding signs.