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 2025 Highway Commission - Calendar | Roster

RESCHEDULED May 9, 2025 - Agenda
January 17, 2025 - Agenda | Recording | Minutes | Presentations: Winter Operations | N-92, Mead-Omaha | US-75 Corridor
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

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

4079 Timberline St., Apt. 115
Grand Island, Nebraska 68803

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 7

Greg 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

DIRECTOR

Vicki Kramer

Department of Transportation

PO Box 94759

Lincoln NE 68509-4759

Office: 402-471-4567

vicki.kramer@nebraska.gov

SECRETARY

Mellinger, Molly
(Confirmation Pending)