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Senator Kavanaugh urges $250,000 grant program to expand bike share across Nebraska
Summary
Sen. Kavanaugh introduced LB 23 to create a Department of Economic Development grant program that would direct $250,000 toward nonprofit-operated bike‑share systems; supporters from RomeShare, Omaha, Lincoln and advocacy groups said the program improves first/last‑mile transit, economic development and equity.
Senator Kavanaugh introduced LB 23, a bill directing the Nebraska Department of Economic Development to establish a grant program for nonprofit organizations that operate bike‑share systems and stating legislative intent to appropriate $250,000 for the program.
Supporters told the Transportation and Telecommunications Committee that bike‑share programs in Omaha, Lincoln and smaller communities provide affordable first‑ and last‑mile connections, spur economic activity and improve access for low‑income residents. Benjamin Boltz, CEO of RomeShare, testified that RomeShare operates Heartland Bikeshare in Omaha,…
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