Shift into the Fall season with local transit events!

What do we know about transportation and mobility?

Mode Shift Omaha continues to prioritize our efforts toward advocacy and awareness on issues in transit, mobility and accessibility. This month we're positioning our members to be more active around these issues. Below are a few ways that we encourage you to get involved, no matter what your preferred mode of transportation.

Upcoming Events

Close the Gap: Connecting Talent to Work through Mobility Freedom - Wednesday, Sept. 12 | 7:30 a.m.-9 a.m. at The Venue at the Highlander (2112 N 30th Street)
Mayor's Active Living Advisory Committee Meeting - Wednesday, Sept. 19 | 3-4:30 p.m. at Omaha-Douglas Civic Center (1819 Farnam St).
Walkability Team Meeting - Wednesday, Sept. 19 | 6:30 p.m.-8 p.m. at UNO CEC
Mode Shift Coffee Chat - Friday, Sept. 21 | 8 a.m.-9 a.m. - Check our website for location and topic TBD!
Monthly Membership Meeting - Wednesday, Sept. 26 | 7-8:30 p.m. at UNO CEC | Invite a friend on Facebook!
Metro Transit Monthly Board Meeting - Thursday, Sept. 27 | 8:30 am – 10:00 am (2222 Cuming St).
Pedal Happy Potluck - Thursday, Sept. 27 | 7 p.m. at Omaha Bicycle Company
Transit Team Meeting - Saturday, Sept. 29 | 10 a.m. at Kitchen Table (1415 Farnam Street)
Bemis Park Fall Neighborhood Tour - October 13-14th | 10 a.m.-3 p.m. - Volunteers needed! Please contact JoAnna to sign up (joanna@modeshiftomaha.org).

Membership Party Recap

We want to extend a sincere thank you to everyone who attended our membership party this year! From the slow roll to the gratitude shared, we appreciate your willingness to connect to all things transit this year. There is plenty to look forward to in the next season. Your involvement is always worth it and encouraged.

Our Membership Perks

Discounts at Local Businesses - including gym memberships and $1 off beer at 3 local beer joints in Omaha. Check out the full list here.
Lending Library - Come check out a book or a radar/speed gun! Our resource library is a free perk for all members to enjoy. Located at the Omaha Bicycle Company in Benson.
Thought-provoking Leadership & Advocacy - Being at the forefront of innovative conversations with City Officials and Planners around transit in Omaha.
Satisfaction from supporting Mode Shift's Vision and Mission!

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On the Blog

A visit to the Midwest Transportation Conference with Madeline Brush - Read More
Why Transportation options are better for our health and the environment - Find out the answer
Get involved on an action team! Learn how here
What exactly do we mean by advocacy? Here's the summary.

Missed a few newsletters? Find out what we’ve been up to here.