Bike Walk Nebraska

06/18/2026

The numbers are hard to ignore. Pedestrian and bicyclist fatalities in Omaha have doubled and that tells us we need to do better, together.

Watch for Wheels is our call to every road user to take that responsibility seriously. Whether you walk, ride, or drive, the way you show up on our roads, trails, and sidewalks matters. It always has. We all have a role to play in turning these numbers around. Will you join us? Share this video to spread awareness.

06/15/2026

Time is running out! The survey for Bike Walk Nebraska's 2026 Economic & Health Impact of Trails Study closes June 21st. This is your last opportunity to to share your experience with trail infrastructure across Nebraska.

Trail users, businesses, organizations, and community members. Your input will directly influence our understanding of trail systems, how they're used, and funded. Don't miss your chance to be heard.

To sign up and learn more about this project visit https://www.bikewalknebraska.org/what-we-do/2026-economic-and-health-impact-of-trails-study.html

06/12/2026

In 2025, vulnerable road user fatalities in Nebraska increased 82% over the five-year average and nearly 15% of all traffic deaths were bicyclists and pedestrians. Before you turn, merge, or open your door, take one more look. One extra check could be the difference between a close call and a tragedy.

Drive mindfully. .
Take the pledge to keep streets safer by sharing this. The more people who see it, the safer our streets become.

06/09/2026

It's never too late to learn. Our Learn-to-Ride classes are free, two-hour sessions designed for adults who want to build confidence and get rolling safely.

Whether you've never ridden before or just need a refresher, we're here to help you feel comfortable. Find a class near you at https://www.bikewalknebraska.org/events/adult-learn-to-ride-class.html

06/05/2026

Omaha's streets weren't always built for cars and they don't have to stay that way.

Our Executive Director Julie Harris was featured in Flatwater Free Press this week, weighing in on Omaha's streetcar debate and what it really means for the future of walking and biking in our city.

Read the full story at https://share.google/AmVhD4SZ2NUZN8086

06/04/2026

Whether you're behind the wheel, on a bike, or on foot, Nebraska's streets belong to all of us. Last year, Nebraska saw a 33% increase in fatal vulnerable road user crashes and an 82% more fatalities than the five-year average.

Today we're launching Watch for Wheels, a statewide campaign to remind every road user that safety is a shared responsibility. When we all do our part, everyone gets home safely.

Take the pledge to stay alert, follow the rules of the road, and watch for everyone who shares Nebraska's streets and trails. Share this with someone who needs to see it.

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06/03/2026

Bike Walk Nebraska is leading the first phase of a statewide study exploring the economic impact of trail use, the impact of trails on community health, and an analysis of trail funding sources across Nebraska.

We're seeking input from trail users, businesses that benefit from trail infrastructure, organizations that support public trails, and local government representatives who manage trail building and maintenance programs.

Your opinion shapes the future of trail infrastructure statewide.
Survey closes June 21st. Take the survey: https://www.bikewalknebraska.org/what-we-do/2026-economic-and-health-impact-of-trails-study.html

05/29/2026

Creating safer streets starts with awareness and shared responsibility. Small actions behind the wheel like slowing down and staying alert, can make a significant difference in preventing serious crashes.

Nebraska's "Move Over, Slow Down" law reinforces the importance of using caution when approaching or passing vulnerable road users, including pedestrians. The VRU law includes:

🚲 Increased judicial options for judges to consider when sentencing drivers involved in serious injury or fatal vulnerable road user crashes
🚲 Increased fines for speeding
🚲 Upgraded 3-foot passing law requiring drivers to change lanes to pass when possible

05/26/2026

Bike Walk Nebraska is facilitating a first-of-its-kind study in the state to explore the economic and health impacts of trails within Nebraska.

✍️ Community input is needed! Whether you use trails, oversee trails, or have business alongside or near a trail, please take a few minutes to complete this online survey.

We are seeking input for the study from any and all trail users, representatives of businesses directly benefit from public trail infrastructure, representatives of organizations that support public trails, and local government representatives who manage trail building & maintenance programs.