State Highway Commission
The Nebraska State Highway Commission was created by the 1953 Legislature to insure citizen input in the planning, design and operation of the state highway system. It acts as a liaison between the public and personnel of the Department of Transportation regarding highway matters.
The Highway Commission consists of eight private citizens. One member shall at all times be appointed from each of the eight highway districts. Each commissioner is appointed by the Governor and approved by the Legislature to serve a six-year term. The NDOT Director is an ex-officio member of the Commission.
The Highway Commission meets no less than six times per year. All meetings are open to the public and conducted in accordance with the Open Meetings Act. At these meetings, and various other hearings on proposed projects, the Commission serves as an additional channel for citizens to voice their opinions concerning the state highway system. Go to the events calendar to see upcoming Highway Commission meetings.
Responsibilities:
The Commission has several responsibilities. The group advises the Director in establishing policies and programs for NDOT. They assist in conducting public hearings, investigations and studies related to providing an adequate and safe highway system for the state. Commissioners also provide assistance in advising the public regarding policies, programs and activities of NDOT.
The Department of Transportation will refer requests to name state highways or bridges to the State Highway Commission for review and recommendations to the Director and Governor. Final approval is by the Governor. Learn how to name a state highway on the Get Involved page.
Find the Highway Commissioner in Your Area:
Download a copy of the district map and corresponding Highway Commissioners.
Meeting Dates:
Download the 2024 Highway Commission - Calendar | Roster
- December 6, 2024 - Agenda | Recording | Presentations: Hwy-275 Bond Issuance | RAISE Grant | Infrastructure Hub | Transit Commission | Minutes
- October 24, 2024 - Agenda | Recording | Minutes | Presentations: Hwy-275 Bonding | Pavement Optimization | District 4 Overview
- August 23, 2024 - Agenda | Recording | Minutes | Presentations: Hwy. Project Financing - District 1 Overview
- May 17, 2024 - Agenda | Recording | Minutes
- March 28, 2024 - Agenda | Minutes | Recording
- January 19, 2024 - Agenda | Recording | Minutes
- December 8, 2023 - Agenda | Minutes | Recording | Presentations: Needs Update - State Rec Road Program - TIMEX Event - Vulnerable Road Users Assessment
Contact:
Nebraska State Highway Commission
1500 Nebraska Parkway, PO Box 94759
Lincoln NE 68509-4759
Phone: 402-471-4567
Fax: 402-479-3989
DISTRICT 1
Richard Meginnis
2720 Katy Cir
Lincoln NE 68506
Office: (402) 441-5828
rmeginnis@naifma.com
DISTRICT 2
Heath Mello
3432 S 94th St
Omaha NE 68124
Office: (402) 346-5291
hmello@omahachamber.org
DISTRICT 3
David E. Copple
2425 Taylor Ave
Norfolk NE 68701
Office: (402) 371-4300
decopple@greatadvocates.com
DISTRICT 4
James H. Kindig
201 E Pine St, PO Box 336
Kenesaw NE 68956
Main: (308) 627-6810
jkindig47@gmail.com
DISTRICT 5
Doug Leafgreen
1625 Aspen
Gering NE 69341
Cell: (308) 631-4471
dleafgreen@gmail.com
DISTRICT 6
Jim Hawks
3121 West Philip Avenue
North Platte NE 69101
(308) 530-0548
jwjshawks@gmail.com
DISTRICT 7Greg Wolford 214 East 1st St, PO Box 99 McCook NE 69001 Home: (308) 340-6049 Office: (308) 345-2370 greg@wdesignea.com |
DISTRICT 8
vacant
COMMUNICATIONS AND PUBLIC POLICY
vacant
DIRECTOR
Vicki Kramer
Department of Transportation
PO Box 94759
Lincoln NE 68509-4759
Office: (402) 479-4615
vicki.kramer@nebraska.gov