Biking downtown Omaha has turned perilous as construction chaos confuses drivers and endangers cyclists—especially with drivers routinely ignoring one-way streets and pedestrians caught in the crossfire. Carter Paulsen, a local cyclist turned safety advocate, is using TikTok to share safe routes and real-time tips, warning that 63 bikers were hit last year and 40 already this year. He urges riders to use navigation apps, ride with traffic, and tread sidewalks cautiously. Meanwhile, the Streetcar Authority is rallying support for local businesses with a September 5th street festival, while construction crews push to reopen key intersections early—like 10th and Douglas—to ease the disruption.

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