Josh Corrigan
NE · Regional Metropolitan Transit Authority of Omaha Board Member, District 5
Josh Corrigan is an Omaha transit board member and regular bus rider who has spent over 10 years in regional transportation planning, including early work on the Omaha streetcar. He lists more reliable service, safe and barrier-free access, and support for drivers and mechanics as priorities.
Where Josh Corrigan stands, based on their records
Supports
Environment and Public Health (1 record), Government Efficiency (1 record), Public Infrastructure (11 records)
Opposes
Government Spending Reduction (10 records)
Track record
Track record — Environment and Public Health
Environment and Public Health · 1 support
Seconded approval of up to $400,000 for the first cleanup phase after Metro's garage fire. He also joined the unanimous vote approving up to $908,500 for the second phase. The work covered air filtering and soot removal from buses, the garage and its ventilation system.
February 26, 2026Supports Environment and Public Health
Source: ometro.com
Track record — Government Efficiency
Government Efficiency · 1 support
Worked on MAPA's GOHub development team, which received Esri's 2026 Special Achievement in GIS award. GOHub combined mapping data from Douglas, Sarpy and Pottawattamie counties. It automated data collection and reduced staff time spent gathering and formatting data.
October 7, 2026Supports Government Efficiency
Source: events.esri.com
Track record — Government Spending Reduction
Government Spending Reduction · 10 oppose
Joined the unanimous vote approving Metro's 2027 budget of $99,958,663.68 in payments and transfers. This was 5.35% above its 2026 budget. The budget funded more bus service, added bus-cleaning staff and increased capital spending. Metro's published draft minutes recorded the vote.
September 17, 2026Opposes Government Spending Reduction
Source: ometro.com
Joined the unanimous vote approving the purchase of seven replacement New Flyer buses powered by compressed natural gas. The spending limit was $6,642,246.34. Federal transit grants supplied most of the funds, with a local property-tax match.
August 27, 2026Opposes Government Spending Reduction
Source: ometro.com
Joined the unanimous vote approving $465,652.21 for design and construction oversight of upgrades to Metro's main building. The project covered replacement doors and windows, badge-controlled entry, LED lights and a more secure front desk.
April 23, 2026Opposes Government Spending Reduction
Source: ometro.com
Joined the unanimous vote awarding Grunwald Mechanical a $1,429,809 contract to replace Metro's aging boilers and heating equipment.
April 23, 2026Opposes Government Spending Reduction
Source: ometro.com
Joined the unanimous vote approving Metro's $24,276,250 project program for 2027. It included eight MOBY vans, transit maintenance, paratransit software and transit-center design. Federal funds supplied $19,461,000 and local funds supplied $4,815,250.
March 26, 2026Opposes Government Spending Reduction
Source: ometro.com
Seconded approval of up to $400,000 for the first cleanup phase after Metro's garage fire. He also joined the unanimous vote approving up to $908,500 for the second phase. The work covered air filtering and soot removal from buses, the garage and its ventilation system.
February 26, 2026Opposes Government Spending Reduction
Source: ometro.com
Joined the unanimous vote approving $249,772.92 for AECOM's ORBT station-design work. The contract covered a smaller station at Park Avenue and Dodge Street, digital displays at four smaller stations and audio equipment at 24 larger stations.
February 26, 2026Opposes Government Spending Reduction
Source: ometro.com
Joined the unanimous vote approving an $886,741.47 contract for rebuilding the North Omaha Transit Center pavement. The project covered bus lanes, bus bays and the passenger platform.
August 14, 2025Opposes Government Spending Reduction
Source: ometro.com
Joined the unanimous vote approving $241,685.10 for design and construction oversight of Metro's electrical upgrades. The project included a new electrical room, backup generator and three electric-bus charging stations.
August 14, 2025Opposes Government Spending Reduction
Source: ometro.com
Joined the unanimous vote raising Metro's 2025 security-services spending limit from $200,000 to $400,000. The services included overnight employee escorts, help with difficult passengers and work to calm conflicts.
May 22, 2025Opposes Government Spending Reduction
Source: ometro.com
Track record — Public Infrastructure
Public Infrastructure · 11 support
Joined the unanimous vote approving Metro's 2027 budget of $99,958,663.68 in payments and transfers. This was 5.35% above its 2026 budget. The budget funded more bus service, added bus-cleaning staff and increased capital spending. Metro's published draft minutes recorded the vote.
September 17, 2026Supports Public Infrastructure
Source: ometro.com
Joined the unanimous vote approving the purchase of seven replacement New Flyer buses powered by compressed natural gas. The spending limit was $6,642,246.34. Federal transit grants supplied most of the funds, with a local property-tax match.
August 27, 2026Supports Public Infrastructure
Source: ometro.com
Joined the unanimous vote approving $465,652.21 for design and construction oversight of upgrades to Metro's main building. The project covered replacement doors and windows, badge-controlled entry, LED lights and a more secure front desk.
April 23, 2026Supports Public Infrastructure
Source: ometro.com
Joined the unanimous vote awarding Grunwald Mechanical a $1,429,809 contract to replace Metro's aging boilers and heating equipment.
April 23, 2026Supports Public Infrastructure
Source: ometro.com
Joined the unanimous vote approving Metro's $24,276,250 project program for 2027. It included eight MOBY vans, transit maintenance, paratransit software and transit-center design. Federal funds supplied $19,461,000 and local funds supplied $4,815,250.
March 26, 2026Supports Public Infrastructure
Source: ometro.com
Seconded approval of up to $400,000 for the first cleanup phase after Metro's garage fire. He also joined the unanimous vote approving up to $908,500 for the second phase. The work covered air filtering and soot removal from buses, the garage and its ventilation system.
February 26, 2026Supports Public Infrastructure
Source: ometro.com
Joined the unanimous vote approving $249,772.92 for AECOM's ORBT station-design work. The contract covered a smaller station at Park Avenue and Dodge Street, digital displays at four smaller stations and audio equipment at 24 larger stations.
February 26, 2026Supports Public Infrastructure
Source: ometro.com
Moved to approve the equity review for expanding service on Metro Routes 4, 13 and 55. Route 55's change added more than 15% to its weekly service miles. The review found no disproportionate harm to minority or low-income riders. The motion passed unanimously.
November 20, 2025Supports Public Infrastructure
Source: ometro.com
Joined the unanimous vote approving an $886,741.47 contract for rebuilding the North Omaha Transit Center pavement. The project covered bus lanes, bus bays and the passenger platform.
August 14, 2025Supports Public Infrastructure
Source: ometro.com
Joined the unanimous vote approving $241,685.10 for design and construction oversight of Metro's electrical upgrades. The project included a new electrical room, backup generator and three electric-bus charging stations.
August 14, 2025Supports Public Infrastructure
Source: ometro.com
Joined the unanimous vote approving a two-year microtransit pilot contract with River North Transit, a Via subsidiary. The contract set a $6,926,296 spending limit. Philanthropic grants funded the pilot, with no charge to Metro's operating budget.
March 27, 2025Supports Public Infrastructure
Source: ometro.com
Track record — General
General · 10 records
Joined the unanimous vote approving a Thermo King Christensen contract for bus heating and air-conditioning repairs. The contract set a $639,320 limit over two years and 4,000 billable hours.
July 23, 2026
Source: ometro.com
Seconded the motion awarding Vrana Civil a $1,027,434.10 contract to rebuild pavement at the South Omaha Transit Center. The project covered bus lanes, passenger platforms, accessible warning strips and benches. The motion passed unanimously.
June 25, 2026
Source: ometro.com
Joined the unanimous vote awarding Transworld Systems a three-year contract for Metro's customer-service calls. The first-year price was $517,386. The contract included service-performance requirements.
December 18, 2025
Source: ometro.com
Joined the unanimous vote approving a Cummins contract for bus-engine inspections and repairs. The contract set a $624,000 limit over 18 months. Metro cited a shortage of mechanics trained for this engine work.
November 20, 2025
Source: ometro.com
Seconded the motion cutting MOBY paratransit's arrival wait from ten minutes to five minutes. The rule kept time spent walking to and boarding the vehicle outside that limit. It also kept access to reasonable accommodations. The motion passed unanimously.
November 20, 2025
Source: ometro.com
Seconded the motion setting Metro Flex microtransit fares at $3 per trip. The policy included free transfers to fixed-route buses within the transfer window. It allowed cash to be loaded onto fare accounts, but barred cash payments in the vehicles. The motion passed unanimously.
July 24, 2025
Source: ometro.com
Received an appointment to Metro's Operations Committee and became an alternate on its Finance and Procurement Committee.
July 24, 2025
Source: ometro.com
Moved to update Metro's rules on conduct and conflicts of interest in purchasing. The change covered contractor selection and contract management. It also changed the required policy acknowledgment from every year to every three years. The motion passed unanimously.
March 27, 2025
Source: ometro.com
Produced three redistricting maps for Metropolitan Community College and presented them to its board. Each map kept the population difference among districts below 1%. He worked as MAPA's GIS coordinator.
November 16, 2021
Source: staging.mccneb.edu
Presented population and land-use forecasts to MAPA's Regional Planning Advisory Committee. The forecasts compared higher-density and lower-density growth. The committee approved them.
April 5, 2019
Source: mapacog.org
Past race Josh Corrigan ran in:
- Transit District Director, Regional Metropolitan Transit Authority of Omaha District 5 · November 3, 2026 · Regional Metropolitan Transit Authority of Omaha District 5 · incumbent