139. The Past, Present, and Future of Public Transportation with Metro Transit's Lauren Cencic and Nicole Ebat

It’s been two-and-a-half years since Metro Transit began
operating the ORBT bus system on Dodge Street. Now, the service
is approaching a milestone: its one-millionth rider. The occasion
comes at an interesting time for public transit, as younger
generations become more vocal about their desire for a high-speed
national rail system, and Omaha embarks on the controversial
streetcar project. Today Metro Transit CEO Lauren Cencic and
communications and community relations manager Nicole Ebat are in
conversation with Maria Corpuz about the past, present and future
of travel and public transportation within Omaha.