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Under the Federal legislation, Fixing America’s Surface Transportation Act (FAST Act) the Nebraska Department of Transportation (NDOT) is required to establish performance measures for the national goals of safety, infrastructure condition, air quality, and transportation system performance. To implement the performance measure requirements of the FAST Act, NDOT has worked with its transportation partners since 2016. The effort has led to provisions for developing and sharing transportation performance data, the selection of performance targets, and the reporting of performance targets.

The purpose of this amendment is to incorporate the Safety performance measures into the newly created Performance Management section in the Long Range Transportation Plan. We will continue to work toward our mission to provide the best possible statewide transportation system for the movement of people and goods. Sincerely,

Kyle Schneweis, P.E. Director

Dave HeinemanGovernor

STATE OF NEBRASKADEPARTMENT OF ROADS

Monty W. Fredrickson, P.E., Director – State Engineer1500 Highway 2 • PO Box 94759 • Lincoln NE 68509-4759

Phone (402)471-4567 • FAX (402)479-4325 • transportation.nebraska.gov

I am pleased to share Vision 2032, Nebraska’s new long-range transportationplan. Vision 2032 is an overarching policy guide that establishes the goals,objectives and strategies to address the transportation challenges and opportunitiesfacing Nebraska over the next twenty years. Although the Nebraska Department ofRoads (NDOR) served as the lead in creating Vision 2032, the Department strivedto engage all modes of transportation in the plan’s development process. Hundredsof millions of dollars are invested annually to maintain and improve a transportationsystem that is vital to the state’s economy and to the mobility of its citizens, whichunderlies the importance of this strategic plan.

From the start, the Vision 2032 development process focused on strengtheningpartnerships between NDOR, various transportation modes, metropolitan planningorganizations, local public agencies and others for a collaborative andcomprehensive approach to planning and implementation. The planning processrequired extensive outreach to citizens, elected officials and transportation agencyrepresentatives. All of the various contributions provide a critical element in theefforts to update and shape the plan’s long term goals, objectives and strategies.

Although NDOR assumes the lead responsibility for implementing Vision 2032,this plan will only produce results when planning partners, stakeholders and thepublic embrace its direction and demonstrate commitment to its implementation.

I sincerely thank everyone who shared their vision for Nebraska’s transportationfuture. I look forward to seeing progress made toward the Nebraska’s transportationsystem goals that are outlined in these pages through the continued cooperation andpartnership that brought this publication to fruition.

Sincerely,

Monty W. Fredrickson, P.E.Director - State Engineer

May 18, 2012

Original letter signed by

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Mapping Nebraska’s Future

OVERVIEW

Table 1

Improve safety onNebraska’s trans -por tation system

Reduce fatalities, injuries and propertydamage frequencies and rates onNebraska’s transportation system.

Reduce the economic impact of fatalities,injuries and property damage onNebraska’s transportation system.

Frequencies and rates of fatalities, injuries andproperty damage resulting from crashes onNebraska’s transportation system

Total statewide societal cost of fatalities, injuriesand property damage resulting from crasheson Nebraska’s transportation system

Improve mobility onNebraska’s transpor -tation system throughincreased reliability,capacity and efficiency

Maintain the system in a state ofgood repair.

Manage the use of existing infra structureby expanding mobility options throughpolicies, programs and technology.

Reduce the duration of incident responseand clearance times on Nebraska’stransportation system.

Improve the operating efficiencyof Nebraska’s transportation system.

Measures pertaining to current pavementcondition, smooth roads and percent structurallysound/functionally adequate bridges

Ratio of trips vs. lane-miles; Number of vehicle-hours traveled; Percentage of total trips thatare personal vehicle based; and Multi-modaluse on Nebraska's trans portation system

Incident clearance time

Measure congestion (e.g. travel time) in theOmaha area, eventually expand this measureto other areas as appropriate

Goals Objectives Performance MeasuresSAFETY

MOBILITY

Integrate environmentalconsiderations intoplanning/design,construction andoperational activitiesof Nebraska’s trans -portation system

Effectively engage diverse stakeholderparticipation in the early planning/designphase to facilitate project delivery.

Ensure environmental commitments madeduring planning, National Environ mentalPolicy Act (NEPA) process and design arefulfilled during construction.

Encourage an environmentally sustainabletransportation system.

Measure stakeholder engagement and NEPAprocess delivery times

Document environmental commitments fulfilledduring construction

Create an index to track environmentalsustainability

ENVIRONMENTAL STEWARDSHIP

Collaborate with stake -holders to maximize thevalue of Nebraska’stransportation policiesand investments

Develop a proactive coordination planbetween stakeholders to ensure effectivemanagement and operation of Nebraska’stransportation system.

Develop a transportation system thatsupports current and emerging economicopportunities.

Measure the number of stake holders, events,activities, and projects as the result of acollaborative effort with stakeholders. Measurethe level of satis faction with project coordinationbetween NDOR and the local public agencies

Measure the number of projects completedthat result in a positive economic impact onthe state

COORDINATION AND COOPERATION

Vision 2032A multi-modal plan for NebraskaVision 2032 represents Nebraska’s long-rangeguideline for multi-modal transportation. Long-range transportation planning is a process thatbuilds upon the past and studies the present tohelp prepare for the challenges of the future.The Vision 2032 goals are centered around fourthemes: (1) Safety, (2) Mobility, (3) EnvironmentalStewardship, and (4) Coordination and Cooperation.In support of this effort, the Nebraska Departmentof Roads (NDOR) has taken the next step to

establish performance measures and definespecific strategies that will focus on meetingVision 2032’s goals and objectives. AlthoughNDOR is just one of many agencies responsiblefor the state’s transportation system, the goals,objectives and strategies outlined in this plancan serve as examples of potential next stepsfor other implementing agencies. The Vision 2032goals, objectives and performances measuresare summarized in Table 1 below. Theseperformance measures will be included in NDOR’s Annual Performance Measures Report http://www.dor.state.ne.us/performance/.

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Stakeholder-Driven... in establishing andworking toward a desired future direction

The primary goal of the long-range planningprocess developed for Vision 2032 is to engageNebraskans in a collaborative dialogue about ourcurrent transportation system and direction forthe future. There were and will continue to benumerous opportunities for stakeholders to beinvolved in developing a statewide transportationvision from across the state. Feedback on the goalsand objectives was received from citizens, localgovernment entities, resource agencies, federaland state agencies, and representatives oftransportation users. A new goal encouragingcoordination between local governments wasdeveloped as a result of stakeholder involvement.

System-Oriented... in supporting all modes

Vision 2032 Goals and Objectives provide aframework for an integrated and coordinatedtransportation system poised for the future. Theprimary responsibility of NDOR is to maintainthe quality of and improve the mobility onNebraska’s highway and roadway network.However, NDOR is cognizant of the fact thatNebraska highways and roadways are only partof the seamless transportation network necessaryto provide an integrated and coordinatedtransportation system for the future.

Focused...on implementation and results

The goals, objectives and strategies establishedin this plan are written so they can be easilyimplemented and monitored in the future. NDORis committed to having an implementation plancompleted within 12 months of the adoption ofthe long-range plan.

Responsive...to federal and state policy

The Code of Federal Regulations (23CFR 450.214)requires the development of a statewide long-range transportation plan (LRTP) with a minimum20-year forecast, which provides for the develop -ment and implementation of the multi-modaltransportation system for the state. Federal

regulations (23CFR 450.206) also states that eachstate shall carry-out a statewide transportationplanning process that provides for considerationand implementation of projects and strategies andservices. Vision 2032 incorporates each of thefollowing Federal Highway Administration (FHWA)and Federal Transit Administration (FTA) planningfactors into its goals, objectives and strategies:

(1) Support the economic vitality of the [UnitedStates, the states, nonmetropolitan areas and]metropolitan area(s), especially by enablingglobal competitiveness, productivity andefficiency;

(2) Increase the safety of the transportation systemfor motorized and non-motorized users;

(3) Increase the security of the transportationsystem for motorized and non-motorized users;

(4) Increase the accessibility and mobility ofpeople and for freight;

(5) Protect and enhance the environment,promote energy conservation, improve thequality of life and promote consistency betweentransportation improvements and state andlocal planned growth and economicdevelopment patterns;

(6) Enhance the integration and connectivity ofthe transportation system, across and betweenmodes [throughout the state], for people andfreight;

(7) Promote efficient system management andoperation; and

(8) Emphasize the preservation of the existingtransportation system.

Vision 2032 is a 20-year multi-modal statewide transpor tation plan.The Nebraska Depart ment of Roads(NDOR) is committed to updating theirlong-range trans portation plan (LRTP)periodically so that it builds uponearlier LRTPs and provides a freshlook at needs, programs and policies.

The Existing System

Nebraska’s Public Road System

The Nebraska highway and roadway networkserves as the primary mode of transportationfor both personal and freight travel within thestate. Nebraska has 93,654 miles of roads, ofwhich 9,944 miles (10.6 percent) are state-owned.In 2008, there were 18.864 billion vehicle milestraveled (VMT) on Nebraska roadways, withapproximately 63 percent on state roads. (See Figure 1)

The differences in traffic volumes on various roadsystems are significant. The urban and ruralinterstate system in Nebraska comprises aboutone-half of one percent of the total state roadwaysystem mileage, but carries 21 percent of allvehicle traffic. By contrast, Nebraska’s local(non-state) roads comprise about 89.4 percent ofmiles, but carry only 37 percent of vehicle traffic.

Although much of the travel occurs onmajor roadways in the state, most ofthese trips begin and end on local roads.Because all of these roadways areimportant for a functioning trans -portation system, these lower volumeroads cannot be neglected. Table 2shows the road inventory by functionalclass, mileage and ownership.

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State-Owned Non-State Total Road Type Mileage Mileage Mileage

UrbanInterstate 64 - 64Principal Arterials 325 173 498Minor Arterials 17 760 777Collectors - 483 483Local Roads - 4,611 4,611

Subtotal Urban 406 6,027 6,433

RuralInterstate 418 - 418Principal Arterials 2,694 - 2,694Minor Arterials 4,168 1 4,169Collectors 2,254 18,033 20,287Local Roads 4 59,649 59,653

Subtotal Rural 9,538 77,683 87,221

Grand Total 9,944 83,710 93,6541Mileage as of December 12, 2010

LocallyOwned89.4%

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The following two maps illustrate the traffic volume on the state highway system. Figure 2 shows the 2010average daily traffic count (ADT) for all vehicles and Figure 3 displays this data for trucks.

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SYSTEM

Roadway ConditionsInformation on the condition ofroadways across the state is primarilylimited to the state system. NDOR usesthe Nebraska Serviceability Index (NSI)to rate highway surface quality based onannual inspections as shown in Figure 4.The conditions of the roadways ownedby counties and cities are not surveyedregularly.

Condition information is available forboth state and local bridges. NDORmaintains the 3,516 bridges on stateroadways, while local govern ments areresponsible for the remaining 11,829bridges. Overall bridges on the statesystem, which carry much higher volumes,are in better condition than local bridges.Ninety-three percent of state bridges are classifiedas structurally sound and functionally adequatein comparison to 70 percent of local bridges.

SafetyMuch of the focus of highway planning andinvestment is on improving the safety of thesystem. In 2010, there were 190 reported fatalitiesand 33,212 reported crashes on Nebraska’s roads.Nebraska’s highway traffic fatality rate closelyparallels the U.S. average, but Nebraska’s ratehas declined somewhat from 2001 to 2010, as shownin Figure 5. In 2010, Nebraska experienced1.0 fatalities per 100 million vehicle miles traveled,in comparison to 1.1 for the nation.

Rail FreightNebraska has an extensive rail freight system,estimated at 3,430 rail miles. Rail carries anestimated 28.9 million tons of freight originatingin Nebraska. The higher proportion of ton-miles isthe result of trip lengths for rail freight shipmentsthat are typically much longer than those on trucks.Farm products are the top commodity carried byrail from Nebraska. Rail also carries 17.6 milliontons of products to Nebraska, of which the topcommodity is coal enroute through Nebraska.Nebraska’s rail freight employment in 2008 totaled12,246, third in the nation to Texas and Illinois. Theimpact of the through rail traffic is also substantial,with some rail lines averaging more than 120 trainsper day. Nebraska had 5,796 rail-highway gradecrossings in 2009—3,114 public and 2,682 private.Currently, Burlington Northern Sante Fe (BNSF)and Union Pacific (UP) control most of the railnetwork in Nebraska.

Public Transportation ServicesPublic transportation serves an important role inproviding modal choices for citizens of the state.Nebraska’s metropolitan transit providers include:Metro (Omaha), StarTran (Lincoln), and Sioux CityTransit System (South Sioux City). Table 3, onthe next page, provides a brief summary of keystatistics for the metro politan transit systems.Each of these transit agencies also providesdemand-response (paratransit) door-to-doorservices within the regular route service areas.

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The transit service providers in the threemetropolitan areas account for the majority oftransit trips in the state. Transit service for thecounties outside the metropolitan areas isprimarily demand-response transit orparatransit, but all are open to the generalpublic. There are 206 rural transit vehicles,approximately 33 percent have exceeded theiruseful life. Some of these agencies requireadvance reservations (e.g., 24 hours in advance)in order to use the service. Currently, 74 outof the 93 counties in Nebraska providesome form of transit service. (See transit mapin Appendix I, Figure 2.1)

Intercity Transportation ServicesAmtrak serves one route, called the CaliforniaZephyr, which operates on freight railroadtracks owned by Burlington Northern. Thisroute operates between San Francisco andChicago. Only one train per day per directionstops in Nebraska; these stops are located inOmaha, Lincoln, Hastings, Holdrege and McCook.In 2009, there were 43,085 Amtrak passengerboardings in Nebraska.

In 2009, there were approximately 7,000 passengerboardings in Nebraska for the four state andfederally subsidized intercity bus providers(BlackHills Stage Line, Blue Rivers TransportationSystem, Dashabout Shuttle and K&S Express).Additional intercity bus providers include ArrowStage Line, Eppley Express and BurlingtonTrailways. The majority of these intercity providersutilize passenger vans and most make oneroundtrip per day for each of their routes. Insome cases (i.e. Blue Rivers), a route is only runonce or a few times a week.

Bicycle and Pedestrian FacilitiesA number of different organizations, including theState of Nebraska, and various local communitieshave made significant investments in constructingnew multi-use trails to serve pedestrian and bicycletravel. Over the last decade, many miles of trails(e.g., Cowboy Trail) and bridges (e.g., Lied PlatteRiver Bridge, Bob Kerrey Pedestrian Bridge) havebeen constructed and various communities are inthe process of planning or constructing additionalmulti-use trails.

The state highway system also offers another meansfor bicyclists to travel between communities inNebraska. NDOR has a bicycle map showing the

compatibility of bicycling on each state highway.This Bike Guide & Map can be found atwww.roads.ne.gov/info/index.htm#bikeinfo. Thecontinued expansion of the multi-use trail systemand improvements to existing trans portationfacilities encourage an increase in these modes forboth work and non-work trips.

Inland Water NavigationThe Missouri River provides the only route forwaterborne commerce in the state and serves asNebraska’s 318-mile eastern border. The MissouriRiver is navigable from Sioux City, Iowa, to itsjunction with the Mississippi River, a length of735 miles. In 2010, 46,184 tons of commoditiesmoved to and from Nebraska via the MissouriRiver. Shipments from Nebraska were destinedto Alabama and Louisiana, while shipments toNebraska originated in Mississippi and Louisiana.

Aviation SystemThere are 81 airports currently licensed by the Stateof Nebraska to operate as public-use facilities. Thisincludes the sea plane base at the Harlan CountyLake near Alma. Two of the airports (North Omahaand South Sioux City) are privately owned. Theremaining airports are publicly-owned facilities,owned by either a village/city or the county. In2010, there were more than two million commercialair passenger enplanements at Nebraska airports.Omaha’s Eppley Airfield ranks 62nd in the UnitedStates in terms of number of enplanements.

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Metropolitan Area Transit Providers in NebraskaOmaha – Lincoln – Sioux City –

Transit System Indicator Metro StarTran SCTS1

Fleet Size 138 72 25

Routes 23 18 1

Annual Unlinked Trips 4,158,568 1,809,546 46,536

Annual Passenger Miles 17,790,720 4,938,000 232,6802

Percentage of Total Demand Response Trips 1.9% 3.08% 3.1%1

Fare Recovery Ratio 20% 13.5% 23.8%1

1 System cost-recovery ratio and demand response percentage includes routesin Sioux City, Iowa. FY-2010 Statistics: Demand Response %(37,362/1,202,818) and Fare Recovery Ratio: $982,118/$4,129,359.

2 From SCTC~Passenger miles survey counts taken in 2008 by LSCTransportation Consultants, Colorado Springs, Colorado in a formal route study.Average passenger miles per unlinked trip are 5 miles.

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Source: 2008 National Transit Database Report; additional information obtainedfrom the websites for Metro, StarTran and SCTS (FY-2010 for SCTS Data).

VISION

The Planning ProcessFigure 6 illustrates the strategic planningmodel used for Vision 2032’s plandevelopment. The planning processrequired extensive outreach to citizens,elected officials and transportationagency repre sentatives from across thestate to better under stand issues thatare important as the state develops along-term plan for transportation.Gaining public input was a criticalelement in the effort to update theNebraska LRTP and has helped to shapelong-term goals and objectives. In aneffort to reach out to broad interests,NDOR served as the facilitator for theprocess through four primary actions:

n Two rounds of outreach acrossthe state.

n Transportation surveys involvinga wide range of stakeholders.

n Two rounds of outreach withstakeholders around the state.

n A major stakeholders summit heldon August 24, 2011, with a broadspectrum of stakeholders repre -senting transportation in Nebraska.

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The MissionAs the State of Nebraska moves into the future, the NebraskaDepartment of Roads (NDOR) remains firmly dedicated to its missionto provide and maintain, in cooperation with public and privateorgani zations, a safe, reliable, affordable, environmentally compatible,and coordinated statewide trans portation system for the movement ofpeople and freight. Vision 2032 supports NDOR’s mission, providingdirection for future transportation development in Nebraska.

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The OutreachThrough the use of surveys and outreachon Vision 2032, the NDOR had numerousopportunities for stakeholder involvement inan effort to develop a transportation visionfor the state. Stakeholders were encouragedto comment on the Vision 2032 websitecontin uously throughout the planningprocess. Vision 2032 reflects feedback from:

n An in-depth surveyIn April 2010, NDOR solicited inputfrom three groups of stakeholders:(1) the Nebraska traveling public(private citizens), (2) Nebraskabusinesses, and (3) transportationdecision makers and those whoinfluence trans portation decisions.Respondents were given the option ofresponding to an internet survey or a papersurvey instrument. A total of 4,213 stake -holders responded to the survey including2,219 private citizens and 1,131 businesses.The Nebraska traveling public was notifiedof the survey through a variety of outletsincluding: news releases, placards placed bycomputers in public libraries, Internet linksplaced on various websites and in newsletters,paper surveys distributed by transit providersacross the state, and the eight NDOR Districtoffices. A random sample of Nebraskabusinesses and trans portation decisionmakers were contacted via mail. Thismethodology enabled NDOR to reachtransportationally disadvantaged citizensthrough transit providers and businesses thatrepresent or work with these stakeholders.

n A needs-assessment survey toall Nebraska cities and countiesIn July 2010, a supplementary mail survey wassent to all Nebraska Highway and StreetSuperin tendents to assess the gap betweenlocal highway and street needs and availablerevenues.

n Statewide outreach to stakeholdersPlanning staff presented stakeholder surveydata and draft goals and objectives atmeetings around the state. Presentations

were made to the following organizations:League of Munici palities Annual Conference,District/Highway Commission meetings, theNebraska Association of County OfficialsAnnual Meeting and Metropolitan PlanningOrganization meetings for Omaha, Lincolnand South Sioux City. There were two roundsof presentations, one in the Fall of 2010detailing the LRTP process and stakeholdersurvey data and the other in the Fall of 2011sharing the draft goals and objectives.Stakeholders were notified (via news releasesand email notices) when the draft goals,objectives and strategies were released forpublic comment.

n A Vision 2032 Stakeholder SummitIn August 2011, a total of 106 stakeholders metto review and discuss draft goals, objectivesand strategies during a full-day summithosted by NDOR. These stakeholdersrepresented state, federal and tribal leaders;U.S. Senate and Congressional representa -tives; law enforce ment and private industryprofessionals; and representatives from avariety of transportation modes across thestate. The attendees participated in facilitatedbreakout sessions centered around each goal.Following the Summit, the Vision 2032Development Team revised the draft goals,objectives and strategies based on stakeholderinput.

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Trends Influencing the VisionNebraska’s population and traffic volumewill continue to be concentrated inurbanized areas and along Interstate 80

Nebraska currently has a population of 1.8 millionpeople according to the 2010 U.S. Census. More thanhalf of all Nebraskans live in three eastern counties—Lancaster, Sarpy and Douglas. By 2030, the populationof Nebraska is projected to increase to more than2 million. As shown in Figure 7, most of the projectedpopulation growth is expected to occur in countiesalong I-80 and to the east, with much of the growth inthe state’s urbanized areas. It is projected that only26 counties will have population increases through theyear 2030, while 67 (72 percent) may see declines.

The implications of this population forecast are thatthe need for expanding transportation system capacitywill continue to be in eastern Nebraska, urbanizedareas and along the I-80 corridor, while the need forinfra structure renewal, system preservation, mobility,accessibility and maintenance will continue to bespread throughout the state.

NDOR Districts are outlined in bold Data Source: UNL Bureau of Business Research

2005 - 2030 Population Projections

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Forecast of Nebraska Population Change 2005 to 2030

The VisionProvide direction forNebraska’s transportation future

Nebraska’s transportation vision needs to…

n Encourage the safe, easy and efficientmovement of people and freightthroughout the state.

n Preserve and improve Nebraska’stransportation system for futuregenerations by protecting the state’sinvestment in its transportationinfrastructure.

n Support environmental stewardship.

n Work toward an integrated, seamless,multi-modal statewide transportationsystem.

n Break down institutional barriers andembrace strategic partnering to linktransportation and economic growth.

n Be flexible and respond to the state’stransportation needs now and in thefuture.

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VISION NEEDS

Freight Movement

Freight volume will continue togrow especially along Interstate 80

Freight is an important aspect of trans -portation. Efficient freight movementis vital for the economic well-being ofNebraska, as well as the United States.The two most relevant freight trans -portation modes in Nebraskaare trucks and rails. Major freightcorridors utilizing these two travelmodes traverse across the width of thestate. Estimates from Freight AnalysisFramework (version 3, FAF3, a federalprogram that integrates data from avariety of sources to estimate freight flows)show that truck-based freight will increase from222.37 million tons in 2007 to 373 million tons in2040, representing a 67.7 percent increase. Rail-based freight will increase from 22.585 million tonsto 26.251 million tons, representing an increase of16.2 percent (see Table 4).

The value of yearly freight originating in Nebraskaand transported via trucks is expected to increasefrom $84.9 billion in 2007 to $185.7 billion in 2040,indicating a 118.6 percent increase. The value offreight transported by rail is expected to increasefrom $6.2 billion to $9.7 billion, representing anincrease of 56.5 percent. Thus, significantly morefreight tonnage of considerably greater value will betransported on Nebraska highways and rails in thecoming years. Some of the commodities movedwithin, from and to Nebraska include cereal grains,gravel, coal and agriculture products including liveanimals. Iowa and Kansas are the two top tradingpartners for Nebraska, based both on freighttonnage and the monetary value of traded freight.

Two changes related to freight transportation atthe international level could impact freight trendsin Nebraska. The first is the expansion of thePanama Canal by adding a third set of locks. Thisexpansion, expected to be completed by 2014, willallow much larger cargo vessels to traverse thecanal than is currently feasible. As a result, tradepatterns in the United States may shift withincreased Asian trade moving from the Pacific tothe Atlantic ports.

The second change is the opening of the so-calledNorthwest Passage, which is a sea route throughthe Arctic Ocean along the northern coast of NorthAmerica connecting the Atlantic and Pacific Oceans.Historically, the Arctic pack ice prevented regularshipping, but recent changes in the climate havereduced this pack ice and made the waterway morenavigable. The route can be especially useful forships that are too big to pass through the PanamaCanal and must navigate around the tip of SouthAmerica.

While pending international political resolutions tobe fully operational, the opening of this route cansignificantly alter existing freight transportationtrends in the United States. The implications ofthese two international changes for Nebraskafreight are difficult to ascertain due to paucity ofdata and fluidity of the political atmosphere at thistime. Nonetheless, these two changes warrantcareful monitoring in the future and assessment oflikely impacts on Nebraska freight transportationwhen needed data are available.

Historic trends and results of freight modelingof truck freight transportation show that it willsignificantly increase in Nebraska over the comingyears. Future needs from NDOR’s planningperspective will be accommodating the increasingtruck traffic on Nebraska’s highways and theresulting wear on highway infrastructure.

Source: Executive Summary of a report on the freighttransportation status in Nebraska completed by NebraskaTransportation Center at the University of Nebraska–Lincoln.The full report can be found in Vision 2032 Appendix III.

Transportation 2007 2040 PercentMode (Thousands (Thousands Increaseof Tons) of Tons)

Truck 222,371.7 373,005.5 67.7%Rail 22,585.9 26,251.1 16.2%Water 2.9 3.0 1.1%Air (includes truck-air) 19.9 38.1 91.2%Multiple Modes & Mail 3,918.5 6,252.4 59.6%Pipeline 556.8 451.8 (18.9%)Other & Unknown 744.1 1,147.6 54.2%

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The 2011 State Highway Needs Assessment reportidentifies capital needs for state highways that areowned by NDOR over the next 20 years or through2032. The needs for 20 years are estimated at$9.6 billion in year 2011 dollars, or $13.8 billion inyear of expenditure dollars. While NDOR’s 2011State Highway Needs Assessment1 projects thattotal needs will grow at a projected inflation rate of5 percent for FY-2013 and FY-2014, and 3 percent forthe remaining 18 years, total revenue is projectedto remain relatively flat. Figure 8 shows totalneeds for the state in year of expenditure dollars.

As shown in the graph below, state highwaysystem needs are estimated to be $505 million inFY-2013. Based on NDOR’s current estimate, theamount of revenue that would be available forthe FY-2013 construction program is $389 million.This results in a shortfall of $116 million. If revenue

were to remain constant over the next 20 yearsthis funding shortfall would continue to swellthrough 2032.

Highway Funding NeedsOff the State Highway SystemAn essential component of NDOR’s Long-RangeTransportation Plan update is the ability toestimate the current and future transportationneeds across the state. NDOR has a well-established process for defining Nebraska’s20-year state highway needs, with consistent dataand an annual State Highway Needs Assessment.However, there is no consistent data or criteriafor projecting non-state highway needs inmetropolitan areas, cities, counties or ruralareas across the state.

Responses from a survey of highway and streetsuperintendents have enabled NDOR to assess

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Funding Needs and Revenues Influencing the VisionNebraska’s State Highway System is experiencing a transportation funding shortfall

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Source: Nebraska Department of Roads 2011 Needs Study

1The 2011 State Highway Needs Assessment was the latest assessment at the time of press. The current assessment can be accessed at http://www.dor.state.ne.us/needs/index.htm.

2Projected inflation rate is 5 percent for FY-2013 and FY-2014, and 3 percent for the remaining 18 years.

the gap between local needs andavailable revenues. Surveys weremailed in July 2010 to 420appointed highway/streetsuperintendents, with 143respond ing to the survey.Nebraska cities and countiesindicated that if their current levelof funding remains the same, overthe next 20 years, 37 percent ofcapital improvement needs and54 percent of maintenance needswill be addressed. Again, itis important to stress that theoff-system needs analysis estimateis based on the results of a surveyrather than the establishedtechnical process of extensive datacollection used to report the statehighway needs assessment.

The supplemental survey also asked respondentsto select the top three significant funding shortfallsas they plan for their 20-year needs. The mostfrequently mentioned shortfalls include: main -tenance of hard surfaced roads, upgrades toexisting roadways, construction of new roads,equipment and bridge replacement.

Public TransportationFunding NeedsVision 2032 identifies public trans portation asan important part of the statewide transpor tationsystem. Public transportation contributes tothe mobility of all Nebraskans, including thosewho lack the financial resources or physicalability to access other modes of travel. Publictrans portation provides linkages to jobs,schools, community services and commercialservices; increases the capacity of transporta -tion corridors; and helps to reduce auto VMT.Omaha, Lincoln and Sioux City 20-yearpublic transit costs are $179.7 million. Table 5summarizes the key characteristics and costs ofNebraska’s metropolitan area and rural transitsystems.

Freight Rail Funding NeedsAlthough railroads are privately owned andoperated, their condition and performance impactthe demand for highway freight movement and,therefore, highway needs. An approximation ofrail needs and costs has been developed basedon available national reports on freight rail costsand on NDOR estimates of rail grade crossingand signal safety needs. Table 6 summarizesthe freight rail capital costs according to thecategories of: (1) Shortline railroad, (2) Class Irailroad infrastructure, and (3) Class I railroadnon-infrastructure. Rail crossing and other railsignal safety needs are also listed.

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20-Year Metropolitan/Rural Transit CostsYear of Expenditure Dollars

Metropolitan Area Ridership $O / M Costs Capital CostsTransit Operator Forecast (20-Year) (20-Year)

Omaha – Metro* 6.4 M $695 M $125 M

Lincoln – StarTran 2.2 M $282 M $53.7 M

Sioux City – SCTS* 69,800 $5.8 M $1.01 M

Rural 1.0 M $190 M $46 M

Total 9.7 M $1.17 B $225.7 M

*Figures for Omaha and Sioux City systems showonly the Nebraska portion of each system.

O/M - Operations and Maintenance

Table 5

Annual Freight Rail Capital Costs for NebraskaCosts in Millions of Dollars

Est. 20-YearCosts in

Est. 2010 Year ofCosts Category Costs Expenditure $

Shortline $11 $305

Class I – Infrastructure $110 $3,044

Class I – Non-Infrastructure $49 $1,356

Total $170 $4,705

Rail Grade Crossing and Signal Safety Needsa $22 $609

a Included in state and non-state highway needs estimates.

Table 6

NEEDS

Source: MAPA, Lincoln and SIMPCO MPOs


Bicycle and Pedestrian Funding NeedsAlthough pedestrian and bicycle travelare elements of any transportationsystem, it is difficult to define needs forthese two elements of the system. Costsrelated to pedestrian travel might rangefrom sidewalks along an urban street to adedicated off-street trail. The boundarybetween public and private control ofthese types of facilities is often less clearthan for other elements of thetransportation system. Given the broadrange of potential costs for the purposesof this plan, costs are focused on majorsystem improvements, namely, dedicatedtrail facilities.

The State of Nebraska has a statewide trails planentitled, A Network of Discovery: A Compre hensiveTrails Plan for the State of Nebraska (ANOD II). Thisdocument was published in 2004 and is an updateto the original 1994 trails plan. The plan is ineffect until 2014 and will then be updated by theNebraska Game and Park Commission.

The construction cost per mile for the communitytrails is higher than for the primary regional trailsdue to the increased likelihood of using concrete forthe trail surface within communities; in addition,urban environments can increase costs. Accordingto this plan, multi-use trail costs throughout thestate are estimated to be $254.2 million over thenext 20 years, $107.2 million of this for trails withincommunities and $146.9 million for statewide andregional trails. Table 7 summarizes regional andcommunity trail costs in year of expendituredollars.

Airport Funding NeedsWhile future federal and state funding is shownin the plan, it should be noted that the funds areestimates and actual funding is uncertain. Thefederal Airport Improvement Plan expired inSeptember 2007 and has not been reauthorized.The funding levels and structure of a future federalprogram are unknown. Future state funds are alsouncertain. In 2010, funds were not allocated to thestate grant fund due to budget shortfalls. Stategrant funds are also not expected to be available in2011. The Capital Improvement Plan assumes thatfunding will return to historical levels in the shortterm. If not, capital projects will be delayed untilfunding becomes available. Federal funding isdistributed based on a priority system. Statefunds are allocated by the Nebraska AeronauticsCommission, a five-member board appointed bythe governor. Table 8 summarizes the futureairport funding needs.

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Regional and Community Trail CostsPlanned

Existing Planned Trail CostsTrail Category Miles Miles ($ Millions)

Regional Trails 165 1,099 $146.9a

Community Trails 725.4 451.5 $107.2b

Totals 890.4 1,550.5 $254.2a All regional trails are assumed to be constructed of limestone/

granular stone materials. Trail construction cost is assumed tobe $125,000 per mile for the Cowboy Trail and $135,000 per milefor all other trails. Cost estimates are based on the last two yearsof NDOR transportation enhancement funding for multiuse trails.Right-of-way costs are not included in the estimate.

b Construction cost for limestone community trails is assumed to be$135,000 per mile, while construction cost for concrete communitytrails is assumed to be $250,000 per-mile.

Table 7

Airport 20-Year Funding NeedsCosts in Millions of Dollars

Federal State Local/Private Total

National $230.8 $2.4 $85.5 $318.7

Regional $79.1 $0.9 $30.0 $110.0

Local $56.1 $4.7 $27.4 $88.2

Limited $22.0 $1.9 $11.7 $35.7

Statewide $388.0 $9.9 $154.7 $522.6

Table 8

NEEDS

Source: Nebraska Game & Parks Commission

Source: Nebraska Department of Aeronautics

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Summary ofTransportation NeedsThe capital needs for each of thetransportation modes described in thisdocument are summarized in Table 9.The freight rail infrastructure costs arecondensed from the ranges describedin the text to a single-point estimateequal to the midpoint of the range.

Total Nebraska Capital Needs and Costsfor All Transportation Modes

Year of Expenditure DollarsIn Millions

Needs/CostsCategory (20-Year)

Highway $13,809NDOR’s State Highways $13,809Other Agency’s Highways N/A

Transit $226Omaha-Lincoln-Sioux City $180Rural $46

Freight Rail $4,705

Bicycle and Pedestrian $254Primary Regional Trails $147Community Trails $107

Airport $523

Total Multi-modal $19,517

Table 9

NEEDS

Performance Measure #1

The purpose of this amendment is to provide updated performance measure information into the Nebraska Department of Transportation’s Long-Range Transportation Plan (LRTP) as required by 23 CFR 450. Since the NDOT LRTP was published in 2012, federal requirements for implementing performance measures have evolved and requires the LRTP to be updated. In July of 2012, federal transportation legislation called the “Moving Ahead for Progress in the 21st Century Act,” commonly referred to as MAP-21, initiated the requirements for performance measures for state Department of Transportations, transit providers, and for MPOs. In 2015, newly enacted surface transportation legislation called the Fixing America’s Surface Transportation Act (FAST Act), Public Law No. 114-94, required a performance-based approach for the Statewide and Metropolitan Transportation Planning Process, and for transportation decision-making. Final rulemaking and target setting for transportation performance measures began in 2016. Performance measures for the national goals of safety, infrastructure condition, air quality, and transportation system performance were developed in 2017. The implementation of FAST Act requirements for performance measures are currently taking place at the time of this amendment in the Spring of 2018.

To implement the performance measure requirements of the FAST Act, NDOT has worked with its transportation partners (i.e., the MPOs and transit providers) since 2016. The effort has led to provisions for developing and sharing transportation performance data, the selection of performance targets, the reporting of performance targets, the reporting of performance to be used in tracking progress toward obtainment of critical outcomes for the region of the MPO, and the collection of data for State asset management plans, pursuant to 23 C.F.R. 450.314(h).

NDOT uses a strategic approach that based on available safety information for its’ Highway Safety Improvement Program (HSIP). In accordance with the FHWA final safety performance measure (PM1), NDOT’s HSIP established safety performance measure requirements for the purposes of carrying out the HSIP and also to assess fatalities and serious injuries on all public roads. NDOT’s Strategic Highway Safety Plan (SHSP) is a major component and requirement of the HSIP in accordance with 23 U.S.C. § 148. The NDOT SHSP is a statewide-coordinated safety plan that provides a comprehensive framework for reducing highway fatalities and serious injuries on all public roads. NDOT’s plan identifies the most important safety needs and helps to make decisions on projects for safety concerns. NDOT’s SHSP can be found at.

https://dot.nebraska.gov/safety/shsp/

The technical provisions for performance measures are specified in the NDOT MPO Operating Manual. To meet the intent of 23 CFR 450.216 (f) (1) and future updates required in 23 CFR 450.216 (f) (2) required for the evaluation of system performance, the actual adopted targets are listed below and will be included in the MPO manual as they are available. The NDOT Long-Range Transportation Plan (LRTP) from 2012 is amended to include the following addendum to meet the requirements of the FAST Act for Performance Measures:

Performance Measure #1: Safety Performance Measures - 23 CFR 490 Subpart B Safety performance measure targets: 1) Number of Fatalities2) Rate of Fatalities per 100 million in VMT3) Number of Serious Injuries4) Rate of Serious Injuries per 100 million VMT5) Number of Non-Motorized Fatalities and Non-Motorized Serious Injuries

NDOT Targets for PM1 Performance Measures

NDOR Target

2014-2018A

Actual 2011-2018B

Baseline 2012-2016C

Number of Fatalities 241.2 230 218 228.5 * 218 222.4Fatality Rate 1.16 1.13 1.05 1.117 * 1.053 1.122

Number of Serious Injuries 1520.4 1467 1588 1520.4 1588 1585

Serious Injury Rate 6.96 7.39 7.67 7.386 7.668 8.006Number of Non-

motorized Fatalities and Serious Injuries

121.2 147 125 145.3 * 125 140.4

* 2018 Nebraska HSIP Target set on a reduction of the current increasing trend by 1%

NEBRASKA HSIP PERFORMANCE MEASURES Baseline 2016 - Target Goal 2018

HSIP PERFORMANCE MEASURE

Projected 2014-2018 Actual Avg

Projected 2014-2018

Rolling Avg.

2016 Yearend Actual Values

5-Year Rolling Average

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Performance Measures #2 and #3 The Nebraska DOT (NDOT) Performance Measure 2 Infrastructure Condition, and Performance Measure 3 System Reliability and Freight Movement performance targets were set on May 20, 2018. The targets are in support of the seven national goals set for the Federal-aid Highway program. The goals are:

• Safety o To achieve a significant reduction in traffic fatalities and serious injuries on all public roads.

• Infrastructure condition o To maintain the highway infrastructure asset system in a state of good repair.

• Congestion reduction o To achieve a significant reduction in congestion on the National Highway System.

• System reliability o To improve the efficiency of the surface transportation system.

• Freight movement and economic vitality o To improve the National Highway Freight Network, strengthen the ability of rural

communities to access national and international trade markets, and support regional economic development.

• Environmental sustainability o To enhance the performance of the transportation system while protecting and enhancing the

natural environment. • Reduced project delivery delays

o To reduce project costs, promote jobs and the economy, and expedite the movement of people and goods by accelerating project completion through eliminating delays in the project development and delivery process, including reducing regulatory burdens and improving agencies' work practices.

In order to monitor progress towards these goals, MAP-21 and the FAST Act require the establishment of a number of performance measures by FHWA and the establishment of targets by state DOTs, public transit providers, and metropolitan planning organizations (MPOs). These measures and targets are outlined in the following tables Titled Infrastructure Condition and System Reliability and Freight Movement. States and MPOs will be required to evaluate conditions for these measures; set targets; describe how the projects included in the Statewide Transportation Improvement Program (STIP) and each MPO’s Transportation Improvement Program (TIP) will help achieve progress towards the targets; and report on actual results and whether targets were met for the performance period.

Infrastructure Condition

Performance Measures 2 (PM2) Baseline 2-Year Target

4-Year Target

Percentage of Pavements of the Interstate System in Good Condition

50.0%

Percentage of Pavements of the Interstate System in Poor Condition

5.0%

Percentage of Pavements of the Non-Interstate NHS in Good Condition

63.4% 40.0% 40.0%

Percentage of Pavements of the Non-Interstate NHS in Poor Condition

11.5% 10.0% 10.0%

Percentage of NHS Bridges Classified as in Good Condition 61.0% 55.0% 55.0%

Percentage of NHS Bridges Classified as in Poor Condition 1.9% 10.0% 10.0%

System Reliability and Freight Movement

Performance Measures 3 (PM3) Baseline 2-Year Target

4-Year Target

Percent of the Person-Miles Traveled on the Interstate That Are Reliable

98.9% 98.9% 98.9%

Percent of the Person-Miles Traveled on the Non-Interstate NHS That Are Reliable

92.6%

Truck Travel Time Reliability (TTTR) Index 1.10 1.10 1.10

NDOT met with MPO’s to discuss performance measures, target setting and the process the NDOT was pursuing in setting targets. Once NDOT set its targets for PM 2 and PM 3 there was individual coordination efforts with MPOs as they set their own targets. NDOT uses a performance-based approach to manage its pavement and bridge transportation assets. Each year, NDOT reviews the asset management measures and practices in order to define clear standards, provide the best service, and report on the progress made toward reaching performance goals. This information is compiled and disseminated in NDOT’s annual report found at https://dot.nebraska.gov/news-media/annual-report/.

Moving forward, NDOT will continue to use state performance measures for management of assets and reporting to the annual report. In addition, NDOT will report the following pavement indices to the FHWA to be used in determining targets and/or progress towards target achievement for national performance measures:

1. Average IRI 2. Cracking Percentage 3. Average Depth of Rutting 4. Average Height of Faulting

These indices will be used to determine whether a pavement section is considered Good, Fair, or Poor. NDOT will report the following bridge indices to the FHWA to be used in determining targets and/or progress towards target achievement for national performance measures: 1. Deck rating 2. Superstructure rating 3. Substructure rating 4. Culvert rating These indices will be used to determine whether a structure is considered Good, Fair, or Poor. In some cases, if the state does not meet its targets, there will be restrictions on how certain funding programs can be used or additional planning efforts may be required. Several offices across the NDOT will be working together to implement the required performance measures, target setting, and reporting. The performance measures and targets will be integrated directly and indirectly throughout the planning and programming process. The Nebraska DOT will also continue to coordinate with the state’s public transit providers and MPOs on target setting and monitoring.

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Vision 2032 Goals

Vision 2032 provides direction forNebraska’s transportation future by the fourgoals established in the develop ment process.The Vision 2032 goals are centered around fourthemes: (1) Safety, (2) Mobility, (3) Environ -mental Stewardship, and (4) Coordinationand Cooperation.

The goals, to be achieved by 2032, will guideactivities across modes and entities as outlinedby the objectives, strategies and actionsdeveloped through the planning process.These goals, as well as the objectives and

strategies, were shaped by utilizingstakeholder input received fromthe stakeholder survey, summit, and othermeans throughout plan develop ment.

Vision 2032’s imple mentation structureand regular monitoring process will facilitatesteady progress toward the goals with theflexibility to adapt to the challengesencountered during the coming years.Each goal and its supporting objectives andstrategies is presented on the followingpages. Actions are presented in the PlanImplementation section (see page 24).

Safety: Improve safety onNebraska’s transportation system.

Mobility: Improve mobility onNebraska’s transportation systemthrough increased reliability,capacity and efficiency.

Environmental Stewardship:Integrate environmental consider ationsinto planning/design, construction andoperational activities of Nebraska’stransportation system.

Coordination and Cooperation:Collaborate with stakeholders tomaximize the value of Nebraska’stransportation policies andinvestments.

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Moving people and freight across Nebraska’s transportationsystem safely and securely is a state priority. A safe andsecure system will also balance personal traveler safety withthe need to improve mobility by minimizing major delaysor inconvenience. The objectives and strategy incorporatethe following plans:Nebraska Strategic Highway Safety Planhttp://www.dor.state.ne.us/highway-safety/docs/strat-hwy-sfty-plan.pdf

Performance-Based Strategic Safety Planhttp://www.roads.ne.gov/nohs/pdf/hsp402Plan.pdf

Motor Carrier Assistance Planhttp://statepatrol.nebraska.gov/MCSAP.aspx

✓Objectives (O):O1: Reduce fatalities, injuries and propertydamage frequencies and rates on Nebraska’stransportation system.

O2: Reduce the economic impact of fatalities,injuries and property damage on Nebraska’stransportation system.

✓Strategy (S):O1/O2-S1: Maintain and update the NebraskaStrategic Highway Safety Plan, Performance-BasedStrategic Traffic Safety Plan and Motor CarrierSafety Assistance Plan according to federalstandards, regulations and emerging trends.

✓Performance Measures (PM):O1-PM1: Frequencies and rates of fatalities,injuries and property damage on Nebraska’stransportation system.

O2-PM2: Total statewide societal cost of fatalities,injuries and property damage.

Improve safety on Nebraska’stransportation system

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Goal Attributes

Goal supports FHWA and FTA Planning Factor...

(2) Increase the safety of thetransportation system formotorized and non-motorizedusers.

Goal addresses NDOR Stakeholder Survey results…

• 81% consider Distracted Drivers asone of the biggest threats to safety

• 61% consider Alcohol as one of thebiggest threats to safety

• 52% consider Aggressive Driversas one of the biggest threats tosafety

• 47% consider Driver Error as oneof the biggest threats to safety

Goal supports NDOR mission statement

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The following objectives, performance measures and strategiesare designed to address Nebraska’s mobility needs. Theobjectives and strategies highlight the need to enhanceNebraska’s multi-modal capabilities, utilize IntelligentTransportation Systems (ITS) for system efficiency, and keepthe transportation system in a state of good repair. Consideringthe widening gap between infrastructure costs and revenues,NDOR recognizes the need to invest in preserving theexisting system. Sustaining quality infrastructure willrequire an increasing emphasis on maintaining what we have,establishing supportive maintenance cycles, and ensuringadequate capital to support all modes of transportation. Thisalso means using new strategies, technologies and productsthat yield long-term benefits and require less maintenance.

Improve mobility on Nebraska’s transportationsystem through increased

reliability, capacity and efficiency

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✓Objectives (O):O1: Maintain the system in a stateof good repair.

O2: Manage the use of existinginfrastructure by expanding mobilityoptions through policies, programsand technology.

O3: Reduce the duration of incidentresponse and clearance times onNebraska’s transportation system.

O4: Improve the operating efficiencyof Nebraska’s transportation system.

✓Strategies (S):O1-S1: Strategically replace andrehabilitate transportation assets.

O1-S2: Support the development ofasset management systems to includeall transportation modes.

O2-S1: Continue partnerships/programs(e.g. grant programs) to assist localtransit carriers in optimizing their transitoperations.

O2-S2: Continue the current highwayimprovement program and ensure it iscollaborative and transparent.

O2-S3: Continue partnerships thatencourage local public agencies toidentify multi-use pathway needs.

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O2-S4: Evaluate the need for a committee orpartnership that studies the role of rail in themovement of people and freight.

O2-S5: Partner with others to support the useof non-motorized forms of transportation.

O2-S6: Integrate state freight planning efforts intoall local planning agencies and private stakeholderactivities.

O3-S1: Develop incident management planswith various other agencies, including lawenforcement and emergency responders.

O3-S2: Improve and maintain the functionalityof the alternate routing system.

O3-S3: Maintain and enhance the 511 advancedtraveler information system.

O3-S4: Improve the functionality of NDOR DistrictOperations Centers (DOC) to better manage incidents.

O4-S1: Increase the use of Intelligent TransportationSystems (ITS) on the state transportation system.

O4-S2: Continue NDOR’s partnership withrailroad companies to use up-to-date technologyat railroad crossings.

✓Performance Measures (PM):O1-PM1: Measures pertaining to current pavementcondition, smooth roads and percent structurallysound/functionally adequate bridges

O2-PM1: Ratio of trips vs. lane-miles on Nebraska’stransportation system*O2-PM2: Number of vehicle-hours traveled onNebraska’s transportation system*O2-PM3: Percentage of total trips that arepersonal vehicle based*O2-PM4: Multi-modal use*O3-PM1: Incident clearance time

O4-PM1: Measure congestion (e.g. travel time)at various points throughout the Omaha areaand eventually expand this measure to otherareas as appropriate.

* Long range measure; NDOR will implement when dataand resources are available. Urban area measures willbe implemented first.

Goal Attributes

Goal supports FHWA andFTA Planning Factors...

(3) Increase the security of thetransportation system formotorized and non-motorizedusers.

(4) Increase the accessibility andmobility of people and for freight.

(6) Enhance the integration andconnectivity of the transportationsystem, across and betweenmodes [throughout the State],for people and freight.

(7) Promote efficient systemmanagement and operation.

(8) Emphasize the preservation ofthe existing transportation system.


• 96% rank State of Good Repair asa high or critical priority

• 62% rank “less congestion onstate/interstate highways” as a highor critical priority

• 49% plan to travel by an alternativemode of transportation in the future

• 94% consider incident responsetime as important to mobility

• 86% consider electronic messagesigns as important to mobility

• 98% of freight dependentbusinesses consider increasedmaintenance of existing roads andbridges important for enhancedgoods movement

• 77% of freight dependentbusinesses consider betterconnections between farm andmarket important for enhancedgoods movement


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NDOR and its partner federal, state and local agencies arecommitted to their role as an environmental steward and topreserving and protecting the environmental features andresources of the state. This goal emphasizes that transportationinvestments must be balanced with environmentalstewardship. The objectives help to link planning andenvironmental considerations and project phases; carryenvironmental commitments forward into construction; andencourage an environmentally sustainable transportationsystem. Furthermore, NDOR believes that increasedstakeholder participation in the early planning and designphases will help expedite project delivery.

Integrate environmentalconsiderations into

planning/design, constructionand operational activities of

Nebraska’s transportation system

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✓Objectives (O):O1: Effectively engage diverse stakeholderparticipation in the early planning/designphase to facilitate project delivery.

O2: Ensure environmental commitments/mitigations made during planning, NEPAprocess and design are fulfilled duringconstruction.

O3: Encourage an environmentallysustainable transportation system.

✓Strategies (S):O1-S1: Develop early stakeholderconsultation strategies.

O1-S2: Engage the public early andcontinuously during the Planning/Designphase.

O1-S3: Evaluate the impact of majortransportation projects on the humanenvironment.

O1-S4: Collaborate with other federal,state and local environmental resourceagencies (participants might includeHUD, HHS, DED, DEQ, EPA, FWS, NSHS,DOE and Corps)1 to coordinate projectsand subsequent transportation activities.

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1HUD - U.S. Department of Housing & Urban DevelopmentHHS - Nebraska Department of Health & Human ServicesDED - Nebraska Department of Economic DevelopmentDEQ - Nebraska Department of Environmental QualityEPA - U.S. Environmental Protection AgencyFWS - U.S. Fish & Wildlife ServiceNSHS - Nebraska State Historical SocietyDOE - Department of EnergyCorps - U.S. Army Corps of Engineers

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O2-S1: Ensure planning/design environ -mental commitments to stakeholders andthe public are carried forward to projectconstruction.

O3-S1: Develop a statewide map of wetlandmitigation sites and banks maintained bythe Nebraska Department of Roads.

O3-S2: Incorporate environmental bestmanagement practices into the OperationsMaintenance Manual.

O3-S3: Promote strategies to recycle orreuse transportation materials.

O3-S4: Promote community stewardshipof highways utilizing programs such asadopt-a-highway.

O3-S5: Communicate environmentalmitigations being employed by NDOR tostakeholders.

✓Performance Measures (PM):O1-PM1: Measure NEPA process deliverytimes

O1-PM2: Develop a metric from Title VI*annual report to measure stakeholderengagement

O2-PM1: Document environmentalcommitments fulfilled during construction

O3-PM1: Create an index to trackenvironmental sustainability

* Title VI of the Civil Rights Act of 1964 protects peoplefrom discrimination based on race, color or national originin programs or activities that receive federal financialassistance.

Goal Attributes


(5) Protect and enhance theenvironment, promote energyconservation, improve the qualityof life, and promote consistencybetween transportation improve -ments and state and localplanned growth and economicdevelopment patterns.


• 90% rank the environment as animportant community issue

• 55% rank the “environmentalimpact of transportation projects”as a high or critical priority


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Maximizing the value of Nebraska’s transportation investmentsis essential to achieving the vision of a transportation systemthat is in good condition, promotes modal choice and minimizesdelay. This vision should include capacity-adding improvementswhich have a positive impact on mobility, safety, the economyand communities. As Nebraska faces the growing gap betweencurrent revenue sources and the costs of maintaining andimproving the existing system, it is important that NDOR provideleadership in enhancing existing collaboration and developingnew partnerships. The following objectives, strategies, andperformance measures ensure Nebraska’s transportation systemis better aligned with the State’s economic and communitydevelopment needs while preserving our natural, historicaland cultural assets for future generations.

Collaborate with stakeholdersto maximize the value of

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✓Objectives (O):O1: Develop a proactive coordination planbetween stakeholders to ensure effectivemanagement and operation of Nebraska’stransportation system.

O2: Develop a transportation system thatsupports current and emerging economicopportunities

✓Strategies (S):O1-S1: Identify stakeholders to optimizeinformation sharing, communication, andcoordination networks in support ofeffective and integrated transportationpolicies.

O1-S2: Work in partnership with Municipaland County agencies to achieve local andregional transportation goals in a timelymanner.

O1-S3: Involve local governments, groupswith direct transportation interests, andcitizens of Nebraska in developing,updating and using the Long RangeTransportation Plan.

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O2-S1: Establish effective and durablepartnerships with other state agencies(e.g. DED and DEQ), local and otherpolitical subdivisions and linkages to othertransportation modes (transit, rail, truck andair) as appropriate, to determine feasibleinfrastructure investments.

O2-S2: Assist in the development of regionalstrategies that secure new business and jobsin Nebraska (rather than zero-sumcompetition between communities).

O2-S3: Identify public and private resourcesfor successful implementation oftransportation projects, with special attentionto opportunities presented by inter-disciplinaryor multi-modal funding sources.

✓Performance Measures (PM):O1-PM1: Measure the number ofstakeholders, events, activities, and projectsas the result of a collaborative effort withstakeholders.

O1-PM2: Measure the level of satisfactionwith project coordination between NDOR andthe local public agencies.

O2-PM1: Measure the number of projectscompleted that result in a positive economicimpact on the state.

Goal Attributes


(1) Support the economic vitality ofthe [United States, the states,nonmetropolitan areas, and]metropolitan area[s], especially byenabling global competitiveness,productivity, and efficiency.

(6) Enhance the integration andconnectivity of the transportationsystem, across and betweenmodes [throughout the state],for people and freight.

(7) Promote efficient systemmanagement and operation.


• 96% consider EconomicDevelopment as an importantcommunity issue

• 16% believe that NDOR is veryeffective in planning for thetransportation system as a wholeand 53% say that NDOR issomewhat effective on this issue


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Vision 2032 is a 20-year long-range trans portationplan focused on implementation. A full imple -mentation plan will be written following planadoption and will be amended to Vision 2032. Theimplementation plan will outline the actions andtimetables for achieving Vision 2032’s goals andobjectives. This plan will demonstrate NDOR’scommitment to plan implementation.

The goals, objectives and strategies established inVision 2032 are written so that they can be easilyimplemented and monitored in the future. Eachgoal is supported by outcome-based, measurableobjectives that can be achieved through strategies.Actions must be designed in order to implementthe Vision 2032 strategies. The actions below weredesigned during the development of Vision 2032.This “draft” set of actions serves as a starting pointfor the implementation plan. These actions will beevaluated via the performance measures identifiedin table 1 (see page 1) during implementation plandevelopment. Additional actions will be writtento implement all strategies.

SAFETY ACTIONS

n Implement the most current version of theNebraska Strategic Highway Safety Plan,Performance-Based Strategic Traffic SafetyPlan, and Motor Carrier Safety AssistancePlan (O1/O2-S1-A1). This action willinclude, but not be limited to, the focusareas below. These focus areas aredesigned to address all at-risk drivers.

• Increasing safety belt usage

• Keeping vehicles on the roadway, minimizingthe consequences of leaving the road andreducing head on and across median crashes

• Reducing impaired driving

• Improving the design and operation ofhighway intersections

• Addressing the over involvement of youngdrivers in crashes

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Vision 2032’s Plan Implementation Process

A full imple mentation plan willbe written following plan

adoption. The “draft” set ofactions serves as a starting point

for the implementation plan.

MOBILITY ACTIONS

n Maintain the pavement condition and ridequality, bridges, and all transportationappurtenances (pavement markings, signals,signs, surface shoulder conditions, etc.) at anacceptable level on the state transportationsystem. (O1-S1-A1)

n Establish minimum maintenance levels forprimary transportation assets. (O1-S2-A1)

n Promote the use of a uniform pavement andbridge management system to improve thedata quality of local systems. (O1-S2-A2)

n Study truck volume related issues resultingfrom road closures in adjacent states todetermine how to effectively manage thoseissues. (O3-S2-A1)

n Continue measures to eliminate train/vehicleconflicts, reduce delay, and provide alternaterouting options. (O3-S2-A2)

n Investigate alternate routes due to roadclosures and detours, and ensure necessaryimprovements are programmed. (O3-S2-A3)

n Disseminate the alternate routing plan to lawenforcement, emergency responders and thetraveling public. (O3-S2-A4)

n Expand the use of social media (Twitter) toprovide information to the public. (O3-S3-A1)

n Consider implementation of variable speedlimits for more efficient traffic queuemanagement. (O3-S4-A1)

n Continually improve communications andtechnology used by the District OperationsCenters (DOC). (O3-S4-A2)

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n Convene an Interagency EnvironmentalCoordination Committee to meet on a regularbasis. (O1-S1-A1)

n Utilize the public involvement manual toincrease stakeholder participation in programand project meetings. (O1-S1-A2)

n Utilize the public involvement manual toincrease the participation of stakeholders in thedevelopment of the Statewide TransportationImprovement Plan (STIP) and Statewide Long-Range Transportation Plan (LRTP). (O1-S1-A3)

n Develop a NEPA guide easily understood by allstakeholders. (O1-S1-A4)

n Conduct outreach to neighborhood associationsand businesses especially in early project phases.(O1-S2-A1)

n Evaluate mobility at a network level. (O1-S3-A1)

n Evaluate impacts to noise and air quality.(O1-S3-A2)

n Evaluate environmental impacts vs.enhancements at a program level. (O1-S3-A3)

n Collaborate at the community and MPOlevel to determine the livability impacts ofprojects and activities. NDOR will assistcommunities applying for livability grantfunding. (O1-S3-A4 & O1-S4-A1)

n Promote integrated methods of transportation.(O1-S4-A2)

n Coordinate between land-use and transpor -tation, including analyzing the impact oftransportation planning on downtown business

districts, maintaining the viability of existingneighborhoods, assessing the impacts of urbandevelopment, enhancing rural communities andrecognizing sustainability. (O1-S4-A3)

n Create environmental commitment trackingsheets with designated responsibility for eachproject. (O2-S1-A1)

n Identify sensitive environmental commitmentresources to be avoided on the project plans.(O2-S1-A2)

n Create a system to document NDOR’senvironmental commitments are being carriedout. (O2-S1-A3)

n Create an environmental commitment databaseand documentation system available to thestakeholders and public via the Internet.(O2-S1-A4)

n Recognize and preserve cultural and environ -mental resources in the construction andpostconstruction activities through NEPA,the National Historical Preservation Act, andNebraska Highway Salvage program. (O2-S1-A5)

n Investigate a wetland mitigation bank programfor local projects and in lieu fees. (O3-S1-A1)

n NDOR Planning & Project DevelopmentDivision will work with Operations Division toidentify actions to be incorporated in updates tothe Operations Maintenance Manual. (O3-S2-A1)

n Document recycled material in an effort tomaximize the use of recycled material ontransportation projects. (O3-S3-A1)

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COORDINATION AND COOPERATION ACTIONS

n Coordinate state and transit modal plans: rail,highway, aviation, pedestrian and bicycle trails,and other pertinent plans, whether already inplace or under development/anticipated.(O1-S3-A1)

n Partner with stakeholders to attract newbusiness and jobs and sustain economic growth.(O2-S2-A1)

n Enhance tourism through Nebraska Bywaysand Transportation Enhancement programs,historical markers program, directional signage,technology and other transportation-relatedfacilities. (O2-S2-A2)

n Engage multi-modal private industry indeveloping regional strategies for the efficientmovement of people and freight. (O2-S2-A3)

n Incorporate regional airports (improving existingairports and maintaining good connectivity toexisting facilities) in development of regionalstrategies for the efficient movement of peopleand freight. (O2-S2-A4)

n Establish an interagency multi-disciplinaryteam/process, including the Nebraska Depart -ment of Roads, Nebraska Department ofEconomic Development, Nebraska Energy Officeand Nebraska Department of EnvironmentalQuality, to identify and develop projects that canattract and compete for multi-modal, multi-disciplinary grant funding. (O2-S3-A1)

n Work with other federal, state and local publicagencies, as well as other stakeholders to securegrant funding on a priority basis. (O2-S3-A2)

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Recommended implementation steps for otheragencies to carry out the goals and objectives ofthe Nebraska LRTP are:

u Costs should be assessed periodically for trans -portation modes and agencies outside NDOR.Costs for these modes and agencies wereestimated for the Nebraska LRTP; therefore,these elements of the plan are one-timeapproximations. Nebraska’s MPOs estimatelocal highway investment costs periodically.Because cost estimates provide important infor -mation for governing bodies, including whethercurrent resources are sufficient, it would bebeneficial for other transportation agencies toreport projected needs as well, thereby allowinga comprehensive cost estimate to be calculatedfor the state.

u Revenue as well as the gap between revenuesand costs should also be forecast regularly byother agencies. Only with such information canthe public and legislative bodies understandwhether an agency is on track to provide theservices that its customers need. Agencies suchas the Metropolitan Area Planning Agency(MAPA) in the Omaha metropolitan area and theCity of Lincoln/Lancaster County MPO havealready undertaken the task of estimating thegap between revenues and costs.

u Performance measures monitor progress towardachieving a goal. Therefore, performancemeasures and strategies should be used tomanage invest ments and to monitor progress.The types of performance measures andstrategies for implementing the goals andobjectives developed for NDOR may alsobe considered by other agencies and forother modes. These have not been includedin the Nebraska LRTP because they areimplementation steps and are the specificresponsibility of the designated agencies.The performance measures and strategiesthrough which other agencies will addressgoals and objectives could be prepared bythose agencies directly, in the same format asthose prepared for NDOR performance measuresand strategies above.

Nebraska’s state highway needs are updated everyyear. It would be appropriate to update this longrange plan every five to seven years, including theneeds for local roads and other modes.

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Strategic Approach toAllocating Highway FundsThe Nebraska Department of Roads is responsiblefor overseeing and maintaining a vast infra -structure that includes 9,949 miles of highways,3,516 bridges, 24 rest areas, and 181,818 acres ofright-of-way spread over eight field districts.Faced with declining revenues and extraordinaryinflation, the adminis tration of the NDORrecognized the need to review the process forallocation of funds for highway improvements.To this end, NDOR formed a funding distributionteam to evaluate the current process and makerecommendations that would provide the citizensof Nebraska with a quality roadway systemregardless of the funding level. The FundingDistribution Team’s Final Report details a newapproach for allocating highway funds.

The Team recommends giving top priority topreserving the state’s existing highway and bridgeassets. After all asset preservation needs have beenmet, the next priority is to allocate funds for capitalimprovements.

A new process for a statewide ranking of capitalimprovement projects is in place. The processuses a two-tier system and is based upon estimatedeconomic benefit to the highway users. Thisreport can be accessed at www.dor.state.ne.us/docs/funding-reports/FDT-Final.pdf

AppendixAdditional detail concerning existing conditionsand future trends of Nebraska’s transportationsystem, as well as system needs, costs andrevenues can be found in the Appendixdocuments. In addition, various reportsdetailing the results of the Vision 2032 stakeholdersurvey are included in the Appendix. Thefollowing documents may be accessed atwww.dor.state.ne.us/lrtp/vision2032:

n Appendix IExisting Conditions and Future Needs of Nebraska’s Transportation System

n Appendix IISystem Needs, Costs and Revenues

n Appendix IIIFreight Transportation Status in Nebraska

n Appendix IVVision 2032 Stakeholder Survey Reports

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Vision 2032 questions, please contact: Highway Planning ManagerPlanning & Project Development DivisionPO Box 94759Lincoln, NE 68509-4759402-479-4623www.transportation.nebraska.gov

www.dor.state.ne.us/docs/funding-reports/FDT-Final.pdf

www.transportation.nebraska.gov

www.dor.state.ne.us/lrtp/vision2032

An efficient, quality transportationsystem continues to be a major key inensuring Nebraska’s ability to compete ina global economy by providing the meansto move products and people. With theconstantly changing economy, the flowof goods and the movement of peopleremains a vital function of the nation.

Intermodal traffic volume is expected tocontinue to increase, and Nebraska willcontinue to enhance its efforts to workwith elected officials, businesses, citizens,and all stakeholders to plan for futuretransportation needs. To remain ready forfuture growth, Nebraska must continue tomake sound investments in transportationservices and infrastructure.



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