Business View Magazine - January 2024

NGA SUSTAINABLE CONNECTEDCITY MAHAMOVINGWITHAGREENER VISION INMIND P ost-COVID, transit numbers are up, and cities across the US are gearing towards new initiatives in an effort to cater to their valued residents. Leading the charge and en route to further success is Metro Transit Omaha. With more than five decades of experience since its inception in 1972, this pivotal transit authority has grown to be much more than a mere transportation provider. It has become an indispensable lifeline for the city, adapting to meet the ever-changing needs of Omaha’s bustling and diverse community. Lauren Cencic, Chief Executive Officer (CEO) of Metro Transit Omaha is hard at work steering the organization through its continuous evolution. With a keen eye on the past and a vision for the future, Cencic notes, “It’s really about how you are shaping people’s experiences, their lives, and connecting them to opportunities, and it’s a METRO TRANSIT OMAHA 220 BUSINESS VIEW MAGAZINE VOLUME 11, ISSUE 01