On First

In this episode, Brandon and Ashley talk with Elizabeth Hunter from Snyder & Associates and Vincent Martorello from the Parks and Recreation Department about the FIRST AVE trail design and construction process. 

On November 10, 2022, FIRST AVE received a Laurels Award from Omaha By Design for Access and Mobility. We recorded some sound bites from the ceremony including our co-host and Chief of Staff, Brandon Garrett's acceptance speech. Enjoy! 

In this episode, Brandon and Ashley talk with Deb Lewis, Trails & Guest Services Specialist with the City of Cedar Falls Tourism and Visitors Bureau. 

Brandon and Ashley talk with Chris Gibbons about the West Broadway Corridor Plan and First Ave.

Brandon and Ashley talk with Scott Dobbe, Executive Director of Omaha by Design, about people-centered design and the future of First Ave. 

In this episode, Brandon travels to Indianapolis and Carmel, Indiana with Metropolitan Area Planning Agency (MAPA) and about 30ish Omaha-area experts. While experiencing the local transportation infrastructure, Brandon talked with several of our local experts about their takeaways and the future of First Ave.

In this episode, Brandon and Ashley talk with Stephen Osberg, Director of Transportation & Urban Development at the Greater Omaha Chamber. 

In this episode of On First, Brandon and Ashley talk with Mike Helgerson, Executive Director of Metropolitan Area Planning Agency (MAPA) about First Ave.