Restaurants on Omaha Streetcar Route Fall Behind During Construction, New Data Shows

Restaurants on Omaha streetcar route fall behind during construction, new data shows

Omaha restaurants have seen a big post-pandemic bump, but it's a different story along the streetcar route. New data confirms what business owners have been saying: Construction has dampened sales.

Restaurants along route for streetcar fall behind

The business owners flanking Mayor John Ewing outside Smokin' Oak Wood-Fired Pizza clapped as he trumpeted progress on the Omaha streetcar line to TV cameras and a crowd of dignitaries.