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Omaha Rapid Bus Transit (ORBT)
Overview
System	Metro Transit
Vehicle	New FlyerXN60
Began service	November 18, 2020 (2020-11-18)
Route
Locale	Omaha, Nebraska
Start	Old Market District
End	Westroads Transit Center
Length	8.2 mi (13.2 km)
Stations	23
Service
Frequency	Peak: 10 minutes Off-peak: 15–20 minutes
Weekend frequency	15–20 minutes
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Omaha Rapid Bus Transit (ORBT) is abus rapid transit service inOmaha, Nebraska, United States. It is operated byMetro Transit and serves 8.2 miles (13.2 km) ofDodge Street between Omaha'sOld Market entertainment district and the transit center atWestroads Mall.^[1] Construction began begin in late 2018, with full service beginning in the fall of 2020.^[2] The system uses 60-foot (18 m)articulated buses powered bycompressed natural gas. The route features dedicated lanes, signal priority for ORBT vehicles, and apark and ride lot at Westroads Mall.^[3]

Planning for a bus rapid transit system in Omaha was listed as a priority by Regional Transit Vision as early as 2013. Work began after a $15 million TIGER grant was awarded to Omaha by theFederal Transit Administration.^[4] Metro Transit unveiled the ORBT brand in August 2017.^[5] Construction commenced in late 2018 and ORBT service began in fall 2020.

The route runs east–west along Dodge Street. ORBT's twenty three^[6] Stops are between four and twelve blocks apart, further apart than most Metro Transit bus routes.^[7] Stations include fully covered platforms, with floors of conductive concrete for better grip during winter months. Each Station has a ticketing kiosk, arrival signage, free WiFi, and bike racks. Select Stations also haveB-Cycle bicycle sharing.^[3]

The ORBT system uses ten 2020New FlyerXN60articulated buses powered bycompressed natural gas. At 60-foot (18 m) long, buses used on the ORBT line are longer than the typical 30-, 35-, and 40-foot buses operated by Metro Transit. They feature on-board bicycle racks, free Wi-Fi, and accessibility features including level boarding and navigation aids.^[2] The first vehicle was displayed to the press in 2017.^[3]

Metro Transit has explored possible expansion of ORBT further west along Dodge Street, along Broadway intoCouncil Bluffs, and both north and south along 10th and 72nd streets.^[9]

• Official website
• ORBT Frequently Asked Questions

• Transportation in Omaha, Nebraska
• Bus transportation in Nebraska
• Bus rapid transit in the United States

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