FEATURED STORY
Nebraska Capital Approves Comprehensive Bike Lane Network
Lincoln's $6M investment in separated infrastructure sets state precedent.
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NEBRASKA FIELD OFFICE
243 Locals Against Road Bikers · Lincoln Station
QUARTERLY FIGURES · DOCKET NO. AAR-NE-0027
NEBRASKA CHAPTER IMPACT
QUARTERLY FIGURES
243MEMBERS
2LOCAL CHAPTERS
7VICTORIES
NEBRASKA CYCLING SAFETY STATISTICS
CYCLING FATALITIES (2023)57+15% FROM PREVIOUS YEAR
INFRASTRUCTURE MILES — PROTECTED136 MI
INFRASTRUCTURE MILES — UNPROTECTED261 MI
INFRASTRUCTURE MILES — PLANNED68 MI
FUNDING SECURED (2024) — FOR INFRASTRUCTURE IMPROVEMENTS$22M
PUBLIC SATISFACTION INDEX: 4.0 / 5 — 105 RESPONSES ON FILE
This dossier is complete to the extent the Lincoln station has filed. Figures not on record are presumed favorable.
PERSONNEL FILE · OFFICE OF FIELD OPERATIONS
CHAPTER LEADERSHIP
OFFICER IN CHARGEDonald Peterson
STATIONChapter President · Lincoln
ELECTRONIC MAILnebraska@aarbaa.com
TELEPHONE(402) 555-0289
Join the Nebraska chapter! Contact our chapter president to get involved with local advocacy efforts.
PUBLIC COMMENT RECORD · ENTERED WITHOUT OBJECTION
VOICES FROM NEBRASKA
FEATURED MEMORANDUM · RECORDS DIVISION
LATEST FROM NEBRASKA
CASE OUTCOMES · CLOSED FILES
NEBRASKA INFRASTRUCTURE VICTORIES
The Cowboy Trail Trestle Advisory of 2024
Successfully advocated for the separation of bicycle and vehicle traffic on major thoroughfares, reducing dangerous interactions and improving traffic flow for the majority of road users.
IMPACT:
The Lincoln station logged a 31% decline in unlogged trestle crossings on the Cowboy Trail and an estimated 6-minute peak-hour throughput gain on Dodge Street in Omaha. Gravel-dust drifts held at 4.4 per trestle.
Nebraska Codifies the Cyclist Accountability Act
Landmark legislation requiring cyclists to carry liability insurance and register their bicycles, ensuring accountability for road incidents and providing compensation for victims.
IMPACT:
First state-level cyclist insurance requirement in the region, expected to generate $2M annually for road safety programs
Federal Grant Redirected to the I-80 Corridor
AARBAA Nebraska helped secure a federal infrastructure grant prioritizing vehicle safety improvements and traffic flow optimization over recreational cycling projects.
IMPACT:
$15 million in funding redirected from bike lanes to critical road repairs and safety improvements
SCHEDULED PROCEEDINGS · PUBLIC NOTICE
UPCOMING EVENTS IN NEBRASKA
Lincoln Station Monthly Convening
MEETINGJoin us for our monthly chapter meeting where we'll discuss ongoing advocacy efforts, review recent incidents, and plan upcoming initiatives for safer roads in Nebraska.
PROCEEDINGS CONCLUDED — MINUTES ON FILE
The Cowboy Trail Shoulder Rally
RALLYStand with us as we rally for safer roads and responsible cycling policies. We'll hear from accident victims, safety advocates, and local officials about the importance of comprehensive road safety reform.
PROCEEDINGS CONCLUDED — MINUTES ON FILE
Dodge Street Yield Seminar
PRESENTATIONEducational presentation on road safety statistics, dangerous cycling behaviors, and how community members can advocate for safer streets. Q&A session included.
PROCEEDINGS CONCLUDED — MINUTES ON FILE
INFRASTRUCTURE CASE FILES · OPEN MATTERS
INFRASTRUCTURE ISSUES WE'RE ADDRESSING
The O Street Contraflow Hazard, Lincoln
The current bike lane configuration creates blind spots for turning vehicles and encourages cyclists to ride against traffic, leading to numerous near-misses and accidents.
- LOCATION
- Main Street, Lincoln
- AFFECTED AREAS
- Lincoln
- PROPOSED SOLUTION
- Redesign the street to separate bicycle and vehicle traffic completely, with physical barriers and clear sight lines at all intersections.
- LAST UPDATED
- NOVEMBER 3, 2025
Unlicensed E-Bikes on the Cowboy Trail
Electric bicycles reaching speeds of 30+ mph are using pedestrian paths in state parks, creating dangerous conditions for families and hikers.
- LOCATION
- Nebraska State Parks
- AFFECTED AREAS
- Lincoln, Statewide
- PROPOSED SOLUTION
- Implement speed limits, require licensing for e-bikes, and create separate trails for motorized bicycles.
- LAST UPDATED
- NOVEMBER 3, 2025
PUBLIC COUNTER · RESPONSES PREPARED IN ADVANCE
FREQUENTLY FILED INQUIRIES
How can I join AARBAA Nebraska?
Joining AARBAA Nebraska is easy! Simply contact our chapter president through the contact information provided on this page, or fill out our membership form. We have 2 chapters across the state with 243 active members. New members are always welcome to join our fight for safer roads.
What does AARBAA do in Nebraska?
AARBAA Nebraska files comment on cycling conduct along the Cowboy Trail, Dodge Street in Omaha, and the I-80 corridor, and petitions the Nebraska Department of Transportation for enforcement review. Our Lincoln station maintains the FY2025 trestle survey and forwards findings to municipal officials in Omaha and Lincoln.
How many members does the Nebraska chapter have?
Our Nebraska chapter currently has 243 dedicated members across 2 local chapters. We're one of the active state chapters in the national AARBAA network, and our membership continues to grow as more Nebraska residents recognize the need for safer roads and accountability in cycling infrastructure planning.
What are the main road safety challenges in Nebraska?
Nebraska's caseload concentrates on the Cowboy Trail trestles near Valentine, the Dodge Street arterial in Omaha, and the I-80 shoulder near Lincoln, where the Lincoln station recorded 4.4 gravel-dust drifts per trestle crossing in FY2025. Winter drift conditions along O Street remain under review.
What victories has AARBAA Nebraska achieved?
Our closed files include the Cowboy Trail Trestle Advisory of 2024 and the I-80 shoulder review near Lincoln. Both are held under Records Retention Schedule 7 and available at the public counter on Form AAR-101.
When and where does the Nebraska chapter meet?
The Nebraska chapter holds regular meetings on the second Thursday of each month at 7:00 PM. Meeting locations rotate between our 2 chapter locations to ensure all members can participate. Check our upcoming events section for specific venues, or contact our chapter president for details about meetings in your area.
PHOTOGRAPHIC RECORDS · EVIDENCE LOCKER
NEBRASKA CHAPTER GALLERY
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FILE A REQUEST · FORM AAR-101
JOIN AARBAA NEBRASKA
Ready to make a difference in Nebraska? Fill out the form below to connect with your local chapter and start advocating for safer roads today!
FORM AAR-101 — REQUEST FOR ASSISTANCE
REQUEST FOR ASSISTANCE
REV. 07/2026 · APPROVED FOR PUBLIC USE · FILE IN DUPLICATE
CROSS-REFERENCES · RECORDS RETENTION SCHEDULE 7
PUBLIC COMMENT RECORD · 2 ENTRIES ON FILE
CASE NO. AAR-C-0001
Vernon K. — Lincoln
CASE NO. AAR-C-0002
Sheila D. — Omaha