Safe Trails Initiative

About

A Group of walkers, runners, and cyclists that use the  Omaha Metro trail system.

Safety is the primary goal of the Safe Trails Initiative. There are many people utilizing the growing trail system in the Omaha metro area that is comprised of Omaha, Bellevue, Papillion, Ralston and LaVista.  In addition to those trails that are developed and maybe managed by the Papio NRD.

Walkers – Runners – Cyclists

The trails are used for Recreation and transportation.  The value of the trail system with over 150 miles,  cannot be overstated with the positive impact it has on the local economy.

Signs

With safety in mind, we are focused on getting the various municipalities to add signs on all the underpasses to help trail users know where they are located. If something should happen, and a trail user has to call 911, knowing the location nearest to a road that crosses the trail is important. The trail user may be in a state of panic and may not have time to look on their phone map system to see their location.

Way-finding Signs

The next step is to get Way-finding signage distributed along the trail. Trail systems that utilize Way-finding signage are more friendly to all users whether they are local (experienced or new users), or users traveling through the area. Signs for medical services, repair services (bicycle), dining, retail, in addition to trail names and distances to other trails, cities, etc.

With the advent of ebikes, many more new trail users are out on the trails, and are not that familiar with the system nor understand where they are located.

Come join us and join our mailing list as your voice can be added to others in getting elected and appointed officials to respond. Use the form below.