We’re hiring for an entry-level transportation planner position. The successful candidate will assist with MAPA’s ongoing transportation planning work through research and data analysis to name a few tasks. Review the job description and apply at https://t.co/8U7epjlcvb

🎉 Congrats to Saul Lopez, MAPA’s Communications Project Coordinator! He’s completed his Ph.D. coursework in Disaster Risk Reduction, Emergency Mgmt & Urban Resilience and is one dissertation away from becoming Dr. Lopez. 👏 Well done, Saul! #MAPA #ProfessionalGrowth #PhDJourney

Thank you to all who made our Council of Officials luncheon & Housing Symposium so successful! Ali Solis of S3 Advisory Services shared insights on changing landscape of federal housing policy & leaders mapped out next steps for boosting housing policy & investments. #housing

At our December board meeting, we celebrated the 10-year and 5-year work anniversaries of Court Barber, Transportation Planner, and Laura Heilman, Communications & Outreach Manager, respectively. Congratulations! Your work and dedication play a big role in MAPA's success!

We’re amending our Metropolitan Transp. Plan to update projects, classifications & funding levels. View amend: https://t.co/vRhb8ZqHp1. Send comments by 1/4/26, via email to transportation@mapacog.org or via U.S. Mail: MAPA, 2222 Cuming St., Omaha, NE 68102. #transportation

MAPA’s Foundation Board meeting will begin at 1:30 p.m. on Dec. 11, followed immediately by the MAPA Board of Directors monthly meeting. The meeting will take place in-person or virtually, but public comment must be made in-person. Agenda: https://t.co/4OxrmJURIn

Housing is the hot topic of a special symposium we’re co-hosting on Wednesday with Front Porch Investments. Find out how to attend in the latest edition of our “Moving Forward” newsletter plus much more. https://t.co/q1c1rfQo61 #housing #economicdevelopment

We say goodbye and good luck to MAPA Transportation Planner Alex Johnson. Alex is leaving MAPA to work as a planner for the City of St. Paul, Minnesota. Thank you for you help, Alex, and best of luck in all your future endeavors!

🎉 Join us Dec. 9! ⏰ 3–4:30 p.m. 📍 Châm Pang Lanes – Omaha Bowling, snacks, good conversation, & chance to meet the people behind Heartland 2050’s committees & learn about work happening across region. Drinks available for purchase. RSVP to Saul Lopez at slopez@mapacog.org.

Our draft 2025 Comprehensive Economic Development Strategy (CEDS) is available for public comment. View it: https://t.co/RegdgY2SfU. Submit comments by 12/10/25 to ganderson@mapacog.org or via U.S. Mail: MAPA, Attn: 2025 MAPA CEDS, 2222 Cuming St., Omaha, NE 68102.

The joint Regional Planning Advisory Committee/Transportation Technical Advisory Committee meeting will take place on Dec. 5 at 10 a.m. at the Catalyst at 4601 Catalyst Ct. in Omaha. Agenda: https://t.co/zV1CE6pFS2

MAPA is amending its Transportation Improvement Program. Changes impact Sarpy Co. & Bellevue road projects. View the amendment: https://t.co/udnKDCOX5L. Submit comments by 12/11/25 to transportation@mapacog.org or U.S. Mail: MAPA, 2222 Cuming St., Omaha, NE 68102. #

Last chance! Register now at https://t.co/HyODALq7W1 to hear from national housing leaders Congressman Mike Flood and Ali Solis at MAPA’s Council of Officials Meeting & Regional Housing Symposium on 12/10. #housing

For most of you, the storm has passed, but the cleanup continues. We had a total of 5 plow hits over the weekend and our slow-moving trucks will be out this week. So, keep this mind: Even when roads are clear, plows may be near. Slow down, stay behind, and give them room to work!

Heartland 2050 will host Speed Networking Event for @UNOmaha students on campus on 12/3. The event will help students engage w/professionals with experience in urban studies, engineering, computer science, etc. Learn more & register at https://t.co/qkI7BC61pA #fightingbraindrain

Hear from national housing leaders Congressman Mike Flood and Ali Solis at MAPA’s Council of Officials Meeting & Regional Housing Symposium on 12/10 at Metro Community College’s Swanson Conference Ctr at Fort Omaha campus. Register: https://t.co/HyODALq7W1 #housing

Our first responders tirelessly cover thousands of miles of roads statewide. This Crash Responder Safety Week & every week, @NebraskaDOT and MAPA are reminding drivers–slow down or move over when you encounter a stopped vehicle or other roadway incident. It can save a life. #CRS

This Crash Responder Safety Week, @NebraskaDOT & MAPA would like to remind drivers of updated Move Over law. As of 9/3, all drivers must slow down or move over when approaching ALL stopped vehicles and road users. No matter how they’re traveling–no wheels, 2 wheels, 18 wheels.

Earlier this fall, 3 MAPA transportation planners and a friend took walked to work to experience Omaha’s transportation system as pedestrians, instead of by driving a car. Find out how it informed their roles as transportation planners in our blog post: https://t.co/S5rGLRLTJd

Remembering local people who lost their lives in traffic crashes as part of @safenebraska's World Day of Remembrance for Road Traffic Victims event. Please drive safely: Buckle up, slow down & stay aware, eyes on the road not your phone and speak up if you see unsafe driving.