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
February 10, 2026
12:30 p.m. – 1:30 p.m.
County/City Building, City Council Chambers
View or download the full agenda(PDF, 2MB)
Roll call and acknowledge the “Nebraska Open Meeting Act”
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Review and action on the draft minutes of the January 9, 2026(PDF, 120KB) Officials Committee meeting |
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Election(PDF, 106KB) of committee officers. According to the Bylaws, committee officers consist of a Chair and a Vice-Chair that are elected annually from the members of the committee |
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Consent Agenda (Public Hearing and Action) |
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a. Review and action(PDF, 1MB) on revisions to the FY 2026 Unified Planning Work Program (UPWP) |
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i. Transfer funds of $18,403 (Federal Highway Administration (FHWA) Planning (PL) funds – $14,722, Local funds – $3,681) from Metropolitan Transportation Planning, Activity 6500 to Transportation System Planning, Activity 6600 |
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ii. Add Section 5303 carryover funds from FY 2025 to FY 2026 in the Transit Planning Program
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b. Review and action(PDF, 1MB) on revisions to the FY 2026–2029 Transportation Improvement Program (TIP) |
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i. Federal Transit Administration Section 5310/5311 Program |
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1. Madonna-Lincoln – Remove project as funds have been awarded |
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2. Section 5310 Program – FY 2023 Allocation – Remove project as funds have been awarded |
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3. Section 5310 Program – FY 2024 Allocation – Reprogram funds to FY 2026 and update funding amount |
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4. Section 5310 Program – FY 2025 Allocation – Reprogram funds to FY 2027 and update funding amount |
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Items removed from Consent Agenda |
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Review and action(PDF, 179KB) on revisions to the FY 2026–2029 Transportation Improvement Program (TIP) |
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a. Lancaster County Engineering program: |
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i. Saltillo Intersection Improvements - Add project and program federal funds |
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b.Pedestrian, Bike and Trails program:
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i.Rock Island Trail Undercrossing at Old Cheney Road – Reprogram Construction/CE costs from FY 2026 to FY 2027, increase funding amounts for the same phase, and update project description |
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ii.Rock Island Trail Widening – A Street to Boosalis Trail – Reprogram Construction/CE costs from FY 2026 to FY 2027 and reduce funding amounts for the same phase |
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Review and action(PDF, 592KB) on MPO Federal Performance Measures and Targets: |
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a. FHWA Safety Performance Measures and Targets |
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Other topics for discussion |
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a. Update on the 2050 Long Range Transportation Plan Update and Lincoln 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 |
Rick Vest and Matt Schulte |
| Two members of the City Council, City of Lincoln |
Tom Beckius and Sändra Washington |
| 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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