Brandy Henke

The meeting covered updates on the NTD report, validation issues, vehicle deliveries, and software implementation. Discussions included vehicle updates, the process for vehicle pickups, and changes to Ford Transit orders. The implementation of software, the agreement process, and funding were also addressed. Driver training requirements, updates from new Transit providers, and the State Management Plan were mentioned. The dashboard was reviewed, covering agency plans, documentation requirements, and state audits. Travel reimbursements and the use of per diem were clarified. A budget template review for 2627 was also conducted.

The meeting covered updates to the 2627 application, including revisions to exhibits and the budget template. Discussions also addressed the need for supplements due to issues like inflation and unexpected expenses. A new operating agreement with more detail was announced, with a reminder of the March 21st deadline. The use of vehicles on the budget template was clarified, and an upcoming upload import feature for budget data was previewed. Software updates were discussed, emphasizing the need for agreements between NDOT and subrecipients before reimbursements. Audit findings were reviewed, including issues with personnel charges, fuel costs, revenue reporting, and cost allocation. Cost allocation plans were discussed, with a sample and template to be provided. Local match requirements were clarified, particularly regarding Medicaid MTM and Title 20 sponsored fairs.

The 2022-2026 Strategic Highway Safety Plan (SHSP) for Nebraska aims to decrease fatal and serious injury crashes through innovative safety-infrastructure projects and a safe systems approach. Key areas of focus include increasing seat belt usage, reducing crashes related to lane departures, intersections, impaired driving, and protecting non-motorists like pedestrians and cyclists. The plan incorporates a Vulnerable Road User (VRU) assessment to enhance the safety of pedestrians and cyclists, using data-driven strategies and stakeholder input to address both infrastructure and driver behavior concerns. The ultimate goal is to achieve zero deaths on Nebraska roadways through collective effort and informed safety recommendations.

The 2012-2016 Strategic Highway Safety Plan (SHSP) for Nebraska aims to reduce highway fatalities to a rate of 0.5 per 100 million vehicle miles traveled by 2016, with an ultimate goal of "Toward Zero Deaths." Key areas of focus include increasing safety belt usage, keeping vehicles on the roadway, reducing alcohol-impaired driving, improving highway intersection design and operation, and addressing the over involvement of young drivers. The plan builds upon the successes of the 2007-2011 SHSP and incorporates strategies for new advances in safety technology, such as intelligent transportation systems. It involves collaboration across public and private sectors, as well as all levels of government, to implement data-driven and targeted strategies for significant progress in reducing fatal crashes.

The 2017-2021 Nebraska Strategic Highway Safety Plan (SHSP) focuses on reducing traffic fatalities per 100 million vehicle miles traveled (VMT) from 1.10 to 0.90 by December 31, 2021, with an ultimate goal of zero deaths. Key areas of emphasis include increasing seat belt usage, reducing roadway departure crashes, reducing impaired driving crashes, reducing intersection crashes, reducing young driver crashes, and reducing older driver crashes. The plan builds on previous SHSPs and incorporates strategies to address infrastructure and driver behavior concerns, leveraging stakeholder input and safety technology to achieve its goals.