Safe Trails Initiative Omaha / Multi-Use Trails System

10/18/2026

Found this on the City of Omaha Parks & Recreation Trails page: the BNSF underpasses of both the Keystone and Big Papio Trails near Seymour Smith Park are closed. Suggested detour here:

10/18/2026

No afterthoughts here! Good to know.

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10/18/2026

Thank you to City of Omaha Parks & Recreation or Papio-Missouri River Natural Resources District...not sure who responded to the Hotline report, but having this orange fencing separating the trail from the incredible erosion from the flash flooding really makes a difference. Thank you! (Cass Street underpass south end, Keystone Trail)

10/15/2026

Now we know why the people scraping the trails clean were worried about the depth of the edges, and graded as much as possible. This rain will wash some trails clean and clog others with mud. again. Be safe.

10/13/2026

The results are in! ✅

Ready to learn more? There are two options!

Summit Social, Slices & Sips on October 21st where we're announcing the key findings for the first time! Join us for a night a networking and a slice of pizza.

We're diving in deeper the next day the Bike Walk Nebraska Summit, examining what this study means for our future trail development and communities.

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10/13/2026

Does anyone know what's happening south of Harrison on the Keystone headed for Bellevue Loop? and who'e jurisdiction it is?
Thanks!

10/13/2026

https://www.wowt.com/2026/10/13/floating-trail-twisted-by-lake-surge-forces-dangerous-detour-standing-bear-lake/ N. 144th ST is not a safe detour.

A unique section of trail has been closed in northwest Omaha. That’s caused walkers, runners and bikers to make a dangerous choice if they want to make a trip all the way around Standing Bear Lake.

10/12/2026

say YAY!

10/12/2026

Quick update and FYI: Be prepared for closure of the trails under the BNSF trestle by Seymour Smith Park. The debris is hanging and even the people who will most likely remove the debris say the Keystone Trail side is worse than the Big Papio side.