transportation

Traffic fatalities up 56 percent in Nebraska

Katie Schubert — Tue, 26 Feb 2013 18:47:28 +0000

The Nebraska Department of Roads says traffic fatalities during the first seven weeks of 2013 are up 56 percent compared to the same time frame in 2009 through 2012.

State Patrol: wear your seatbelt, watch your speed in winter weather

Katie Schubert — Fri, 22 Feb 2013 17:45:10 +0000

The Nebraska State Patrol says preparedness is key when traveling during winter weather.

Bills seek to toughen seatbelt, texting while driving laws

Katie Schubert — Mon, 18 Feb 2013 07:00:00 +0000

Two bills in the Nebraska Legislature would make it a primary offense to not wear a seatbelt or to text while driving.

Rail advocates hopeful for future of Chicago-to-Omaha system

Associated Press — Mon, 18 Feb 2013 01:51:53 +0000

DES MOINES, Iowa (AP) — Rail advocates still hope for a passenger train resurgence that would link Chicago to Iowa City, Des Moines and Omaha, but questions about the need for government subsidies continue to bog down efforts.

Omaha crews re-treating some residential areas after snow storm

Katie Schubert — Thu, 27 Dec 2012 21:31:44 +0000

Omaha Public Works has 70 to 80 trucks in residential areas, clearing snow and ice after last week’s snow storm.

More public hearings set on Chicago to Omaha rail project

Katie Schubert — Mon, 10 Dec 2012 07:00:00 +0000

Another round of public hearings is set on the Chicago-to-Omaha rail study.

Police identify teen killed in west Omaha crash

Associated Press — Tue, 04 Dec 2012 14:46:18 +0000

OMAHA, Neb. (AP) — Authorities have released the name of a person killed in a fatal car crash on the west side of Omaha.

One person killed, one injured in early morning crash west of Omaha

Associated Press — Mon, 03 Dec 2012 14:07:39 +0000

OMAHA, Neb. (AP) — Authorities have released the name of a person injured in a fatal car crash west of Omaha.

Part of I-80 west of Omaha to close Thursday night

Associated Press — Thu, 29 Nov 2012 14:17:03 +0000

LINCOLN, Neb. (AP) — The Nebraska Roads Department plans to temporarily close a westbound stretch of Interstate 80 in eastern Nebraska so a sign can be installed.

The 2012 Heartland Active Transportation Summit set for this month

Cheril Lee — Wed, 12 Sep 2012 09:05:05 +0000

The 2012 Heartland Active Transportation Summit takes place on Friday, September 28^th.