I believe Omaha should be looking at rapid transit options. Rapid transit has fewer stops and travels longer distances; like commuter routes. Rapid transit will be more competitive with automobile use as there will be minimal delays due to stops or traffic. I've made an Omaha area rapid transit master plan that would be ideal because it serves all the most traveled corridors. This map was made with a lot of thought and with reality in mind; it doesn't just go where I want it to go, it goes where people need to go and it connects in strategic places to make transfers logical and streamline. Something like this should be studied and used to reserve right of way and to make transit oriented land use changes around the lines.

Commuter Rail Lines - Uses freight trains with commuter cars and stops rarely along its long route. Utilizes existing freight train routes.

Light Rail Lines - Uses light rail vehicles and stops every mile or so. It travels in its own right of way/

Bus Rapid Transit Lines - Uses Large articulated buses and stops approximately 1/2 mile to a mile. Can use designated right of way in suburbs to travel longer distances quickly, and can drive in mixed traffic in denser areas for better access and to minimally impact streetscape. Can use green light extenders and bus lanes.