Public transit systems could carry additional riders under a bill advanced by lawmakers Feb. 16.<\/p>\n
LB735, introduced by Henderson Sen. Curt Friesen, would increase the current 40-foot limit for an articulated bus operated by a transit authority to 65 feet. Friesen said the bill would allow Omaha to adopt a rapid transit system beginning in fall 2018.<\/p>\n
\u201cThe Omaha metropolitan area has an excellent opportunity to embrace the next generation of public transportation,\u201d he said.<\/p>\n
Papillion Sen. Jim Smith supported the bill.<\/p>\n
\u201cOur transportation issues and needs in the state are as diverse as our state itself,\u201d Smith said. \u201c[LB735] is a transportation solution that\u2019s as important for our state as the improvement of our roads and bridges.\u201d<\/p>\n
The bill advanced to select file on a 25-0 vote.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"
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