The Lincoln MPO Officials Committee functions as the policy-making arm of the MPO. The Officials Committee membership consists of elected officials representing the City of Lincoln, Lancaster County and the State of Nebraska. The Committee is comprised of six voting members, three non-voting members, and a secretary. The voting members review and act upon transportation related programs and studies recommended by the MPO Technical Committee. Review and action by the Officials Committee must comply with the established planning process and the policies of the governments and agencies they represent. The non-voting members represent the federal transportation agencies for the region and provide policy guidance to the Committee.
Agendas
AGENDA
September 15, 2026
12:30 p.m. – 1:30 p.m.
County/City Building, City Council Chambers
View or download thefull agenda(PDF, 3MB)
Roll call and acknowledge the “Nebraska Open Meeting Act”
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Election(PDF, 116KB) of committee officers. According to the Bylaws committee |
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officers consist of a Chair and a Vice-Chair that are elected annually from |
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the members of the committee. Election of a new Chair is needed. |
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Review and action on the draft minutes of the May 19, 2026(PDF, 202KB) Officials Committee meeting |
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Review and action(PDF, 258KB) on revisions to the Bylaws for the MPO Officials |
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Committee to clarify the intent of and expand allowances for appointment of
representatives temporarily serving in place of a Committee member
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Consent Agenda (Public Hearing and Action) |
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a.Review and action(PDF, 168KB) on revisions to the FY 2027-2030 Transportation Improvement Program (TIP) |
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i. State of Nebraska Department of Transportation Program |
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1. District 1 Dynamic Message Sign (DMS) Replacement – reprogram funds from Historical years to FY 2027 |
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2. District 1 Dynamic Message Signs (DMS) Retrofit – reprogram funds from FY 2027 to Historical years |
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ii. Lincoln Transportation and Utilities-Transportation Program |
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1. Randolph Street, Capital Parkway to 40th Street- |
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program HUD Economic Development Initiative |
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Community Project Funding in the |
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Construction/Construction Engineering Phase in FY 2027 |
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Items removed from Consent Agenda |
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Review and action(PDF, 1MB) on revisions to the 2050 Long Range Transportation Plan |
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a. Create a new project group for the On-Street Bike Projects in Chapter 7, Fiscally Constrained Plan |
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Review and action(PDF, 233KB) on revisions to the FY 2026-2029 Transportation Improvement Program (TIP) |
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a. Pedestrian, Bike and Trails program: |
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i. Downtown Lincoln Bike Network- add project and program federal funds within a new group
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listing for On-Street Bike Projects |
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Review and action(PDF, 200KB) on revisions to the FY 2027-2030 Transportation Improvement Program (TIP) |
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a. State of Nebraska Department of Transportation Program: |
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i. Agnew North Bridges-remove project |
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b. Pedestrian, Bike and Trails program: |
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ii. Downtown Lincoln Bike Network- add project and program federal funds |
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within a new group listing for On-Street Bike Projects |
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Review and action(PDF, 1002KB) on revisions to the Group Project Listing Administrative Modification Process |
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Other topics for discussion |
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a. Update on the 2050 Long Range Transportation Plan Update and Lincoln |
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Mobility Plan |
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Public Comment
Anyone wishing to address the committee on a matter not on this agenda, and not planned to appear on a future agenda, may do so. |
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Members
The MPO Officials Committee is comprised of six voting members, three non-voting members and a Secretary.
Voting Members
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Representative |
| Mayor, City of Lincoln |
Mayor Leirion Gaylor Baird |
| Two members of the County Board of Commissioners, Lancaster County |
Chelsea Johnson and Matt Schulte |
| Two members of the City Council, City of Lincoln |
Tom Beckius and Justin Carlson |
| Director, Nebraska Department of Transportation |
Ryan Huff on behalf of Vicki Kramer |
Non-Voting Members
| Member |
| Federal Highway Administration (FHWA) |
| Federal Transit Administration (FTA) |
| Pedestrian & Bicycle Advisory Committee President |
Secretary
MPO Administrator (Director, Lincoln-Lancaster County Planning Department)
Archived Agendas and Minutes
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