Lincoln, NE
Municipality in Nebraska
United States
Lincoln, NE approves permanent version of ScooterLNK e-scooter program following successful pilot
Lincoln approved Lime and Spin as e-scooter operators for the 16-month pilot. Each operator maintained a fleet of 250 scooters accessible by mobile app. Riders operated in bike lanes and roads with speed limits under 35 miles per hour within the pilot zone. ScooterLNK served 25,030 riders over 91,400 trips during the pilot period. The permanent e-scooter program expanded the pilot zone, extended hours for e-scooter use, and replaced Spin with Veo as an operator.
Lincoln, NE
United States
Lincoln, NE partners with PenLink to develop a new $8.5 million web-based justice database
The Lincoln City Council approved an $8.5 million agreement with PenLink to replace an outdated justice database with a new web-based database. According to the agreement, PenLink can sell the technology to other communities and the royalties will be used to pay for system maintenance. The new database will be based on a three-machine network with backup systems that allow different agencies to use the same system to manage information.
Lincoln, NE
United States
Lincoln, NE approved a new Fairness Ordinance to ban employment discrimination for protected classes
The Lincoln City Council voted unanimously to approve the Fairness Ordinance which updates the city's employment discrimination laws. The municipal code now officially bars employers from discriminating based on gender identity, military and veteran status, or sexual orientation. By updating the city's municipal code, the council hopes to create more equal opportunities, reduce discrimination, and attract new businesses to the area.
Lincoln, NE
United States
Lincoln, NE upgrades wastewater treatment plant to convert methane into renewable energy
The four-year project allows the Theresa Street Water Resource Recovery Facility to convert methane into natural gas. Waste gas from stormwater treatment previously generated electricity for the plant. The Lincoln Transportation and Utilities Department (TUD) worked with project partners to connect the facility to commercial gas pipelines. Natural gas sold for vehicle use across the region will pay for the facility's operations.
Lincoln, NE
United States
Lincoln, NE expands VANLNK on-demand transit pilot to address COVID-19 bus shortages
VANLNK allows transit users in Lincoln to request van trips anywhere in the city for $5 US per trip. The VANLNK app assigns the nearest driver based on pickup location with services offered Monday through Saturday. City officials originally designed the pilot for disabled and senior riders who may not be served well by traditional bus routes. The program broadened to all residents during the pandemic with a two-passenger limit per van.
Lincoln, NE
United States
Lincoln, NE launched an open data portal and performance management system
Lincoln publicly tracks its performance for 8 major outcomes: public safety, livable neighborhoods, economic opportunity, efficient transportation, government accountability, public health, environmental quality, and city growth. This project has also published 121 datasets.
Lincoln, NE
United States
Lincoln, NE applied for $15 million in grants to purchase 15 NAVYA AUTONOM self-driving shuttles
The city has applied for $15 million in grants to purchase 15 NAVYA AUTONOM self-driving shuttles. City officials are aiming for a 40-shuttle fleet autonomously running between the University of Nebraska, the Nebraska State Capitol, the West Haymarket, and the Innovation Campus.
Lincoln, NE
United States