Safe Streets Lincoln Successes

Recent Safety Projects in Lincoln

Safe Streets Lincoln is the result of the City's long-standing commitment to improving transportation safety. Building on years of work by Lincoln Transportation and Utilities, Planning and Development Services, Parks and Recreation, and the Police Department, the City brought these efforts together into a coordinated action plan to reduce traffic deaths and serious injuries.

Map of safety projects described on this page

In the last few years, the City has continued to design and implement safety improvements to address City priorities. The following safety projects were completed in the three to four years leading to the completion of the Vision Zero Action Plan.

Roundabouts

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Constructed in 2022

  • NW 50th Street & W Holdrege Street
  • NW 52nd Street & W Holdrege Street
  • Access Rd west of US-77 and Saltillo Rd
  • Tree Line Dr and Wilderness Hills Blvd
  • NW 50th Street & W Vine Street
  • S. 14th Street & Saltillo Rd
  • S. 62nd Street & Carveth Dr
  • Cedar Cove Rd & Holdrege Street

Constructed in 2023

  • N 105th Street & Wayborough Ln
  • N 104th Street & Holdrege Street
  • Jamaica Ave & Saltillo Rd
  • S. 84th Street & Saltillo Rd
  • S. 44th Street & Yankee Hill Rd
  • S. 48th Street & Yankee Hill Rd
  • S. 52nd Street & Yankee Hill Rd
  • N. 11th Street/Ambrosia Dr & Pennsylvania Ave
  • S. 40th Street & Tiger Lily Rd
  • S. 40th Street & Rokeby Rd
  • S. 70th Street & Carger Ln
  • NW Chitwood Ln & W Holdrege Street
  • S. Folsom Street & Palm Canyon Rd

Constructed in 2024

  • SW 31st Street & W A Street
  • SW 27th Street & W A Street
  • S. 77th Street & Saltillo Rd
  • S. 40th Street & Prairie Wind Rd

Constructed in 2025

  • SW 24th Street & W A Street
  • SW 36th Street & W A Street

Enhanced Pedestrian Crossings

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14th Street (Adams to Superior Street) Rehab Project (FY 22-23)
Signed and marked crosswalk with a refuge island in front of Belmont Elementary
South Street & Pacific Drive (FY 22-23)
Installed a Rectangular Rapid Flashing Beacon (RRFB)
SW 15th & W Van Dorn Streets (FY 23-24)
Installed a Rectangular Rapid Flashing Beacon (RRFB)
N. 48th Street & Huntington Avenue (FY 23-24)
Installed a Pedestrian Hybrid Beacon (PHB)
N. 34th Street between Vine and T Streets (FY 24-25)
Mid-block crossing with curb bumpouts

Bike and Trail Improvements

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St. Paul Avenue from 33rd to 50th Streets Project (FY 22-23)
Implemented a on-street bike route along St. Paul Avenue
N. 14th Street (Adams to Superior Street) Rehab Project (FY 22-23)
Sidepath from Adams to Manatt Streets
S. 13th Street from Saratoga to Plum Streets Project (FY 22-23)
Implemented a buffered bike lane
S. 11th Street from A to K Streets Project (FY 24-25)
Remarked existing on-street bike lanes along 11th Street
P & Q Streets from 17th to 25th Streets Project (FY 24-25)
Implemented buffered bike lanes along P and Q Streets

Pedestrian Crossing Areas/Sidewalks

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FY 22-23 | Sidewalk & Ramp Repair

  • Seven Oaks Residential Project
  • Union College Residential Project
  • Witherbee Residential Project
  • Clinton Residential Project
  • Kahoa Residential Project
  • Near South Residential Project
  • Lincoln High Residential Project
  • Park Manor Residential Project
  • Belmont Residential Project
  • 23rd/Potter Residential Project
  • College View Residential Project
  • Wedgewood Residential Project
  • Salt Creek Residential Project
  • Citywide Sidewalk & Ramp Rehab – SE Project
  • Citywide Sidewalk & Ramp Rehab – NW Project
  • School Zone Ramp Repair Project
  • Sidewalk Displacement Mitigation Project

FY 22-23 | New Sidewalks & Ramps (Non-developer)

  • S Folsom Street, W Old Cheney to W Palm Canyon Project
  • W Holdrege Street, NW 56th to NW 48th Project

FY 23-24 | New Sidewalks & Ramps (Non-developer)

  • Rokeby Rd, 31st to 40th Streets Project

School Zone Improvements

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Common Safe Routes to School (SRTS) elements implemented across multiple locations include: establishing primary walking routes; installing or refreshing crosswalk markings and stop lines; implementing parking restrictions; constructing ADA-accessible curb ramps; installing signing to improve visibility; and establishing 20 mph school zones when children are present, unless otherwise noted.

2023 SRTS Safety Projects

Beattie Elementary
Implementation of standard SRTS safety improvements.
Elliot Elementary
Implementation of standard SRTS safety improvements.
West Lincoln Elementary
Construction of a new crosswalk with ADA curb ramps at NW 7th Street and W Dawes Avenue to consolidate student crossings during arrival and dismissal.
Lincoln High School
Installation of new crosswalk markings and signing within the school zone, completed in coordination with the Capitol View Neighborhood Street Improvements project.
Hartley Elementary
Installation of a Leading Pedestrian Interval (LPI) at N. 33rd Street and Vine Street to provide pedestrians a head start before vehicle movements.
Huntington Elementary
Implementation of standard SRTS safety improvements, along with construction of a pedestrian hybrid beacon (PHB) at N. 48th Street and Huntington Avenue.
Kooser Elementary
Installation of new crosswalk markings and signing at N. 13th Street and Julesburg Drive, including added signing to restrict U-turns in front of the school.

2024 SRTS Safety Projects

Christ Lincoln
Implementation of standard SRTS safety improvements.
Everett Elementary
Implementation of standard SRTS safety improvements.
Hartley Elementary
Implementation of standard SRTS safety improvements, along with construction of a new midblock crossing on S. 34th Street with curb extensions to shorten crossing distance.
Messiah Lutheran
Relocation of a reduced-speed flashing beacon to extend the school speed zone on S. 84th Street, maintaining 20 mph operation when beacons are active.
Sheridan Elementary
Implementation of standard SRTS safety improvements.

2025 SRTS Safety Projects

Arnold Elementary
Installation of temporary curbing, reflective posts, and signing on W Cuming Street approaching NW 48th Street to restrict left turns and improve traffic flow near the school.
Eastridge Elementary
Installation of new crosswalk markings and signing.
Pound Middle School
Construction of new ADA curb ramps and installation of new crosswalk markings and signing.
Moore Middle School
Installation of new crosswalk markings within the school zone at S. 84th Street and Yankee Woods Drive.

Other Projects

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Education Efforts

Conducted School Safety Days at various schools in collaboration with the Health Department and Black Hills Energy

  • Saratoga Elementary School
  • Clinton Elementary School
  • Elliot Elementary School

Participated in various Community Engagement Events to discuss traffic safety

  • Hartley Elementary Bike Rodeo
  • UNL Big Red Welcome
  • Brownell Elementary School Fall Festival 2024
  • Brownell Elementary School Bike Rodeo 2025

Speed Studies Resulting in Speed Reductions

17th Street from A to “O” Streets
Speed limit reduced from 35mph to 30mph to accommodate the northbound buffered bike lane.
P & Q Streets from Antelope Valley Parkway to 27th Street
Speed limit reduced from 35mph to 30mph to accommodate the buffered bike lanes.
US-77 near Project Agate
Speed limit reduced from 70mph down to 55mph to accommodate the new build of traffic signals.
“O” Street from 112th to 105th Streets
Speed limit reduced from 65mph down to 50mph to accommodate the new annexation.
Leighton Avenue between 48th to 70th Streets
Speed limit reduced from 35mph down to 30mph.

Lane Reconfigurations

S. 13th Street from South Street to Saratoga Avenue
Reduced the travel lanes from 2 down to 1 in each direction. This ensured that pedestrians using the pedestrian traffic signal in front of Saratoga Elementary had less exposure time to live traffic and had a shortened crossing distance.
P & Q Streets from Antelope Valley Parkway to 25th Street
Reduced the travel lanes from 2 down to 1 in each direction. This was done to accommodate the buffered bike lanes on P & Q Streets. This also helps in creating more consistent speeds while also contributing to a neighborhood that feels more livable and walkable.
17th Street from A to R Streets
Reduced the travel lanes from 2 down to 1. This was done to accommodate the buffered bike lane on 17th Street.

Ordinance and Policy Changes

Nuisance Vehicle Ordinance (Lincoln Municipal Code Chapter 10.43)
Adopted in 2025, this ordinance allows the Lincoln Police Department to impound vehicles involved in street racing, reckless driving, or fleeing to avoid arrest. The ordinance provides an enforcement tool to address high-risk driving behaviors that contribute to serious and fatal crashes.