Lincoln Mayor unveils her plan to fix damaged roads across the Capital city

In April, Lincoln voters voted to implement the quarter-cent sales tax increase which according to some estimates could generate $13 million per year for the next six years, and all of the additional funding would go towards improving the streets.

“Streets, as you know, are critical infrastructure that drives economic growth that create job opportunities supports safety and contribute to the quality of life in our neighborhood,” Mayor Leirion Gaylor Baird said.

For the mayor, she is planning to embark on a total reconstruction plan that will include 1800 blocks of neighborhood rehab.

“We are very focused on residential streets that are ready for rehab right now we think we can stretch our dollars further if we hit residential streets ready for rehab right now,” Miki Esposito Director of Public Works and Utilities said.

Even though the quarter-cent sales tax increase was passed in April, it cannot be utilized all the way until October.

“In December we will be able to finalize construction bids for the coming season we expect to begin street rehabilitation with the new revenue in spring of 2020,” Mayor Gaylor Baird said.

Included in this plan is getting together what they call an Advisory Committee of Transportation.

This will include individuals and business groups throughout the capital city. If you would like to find our more information you can email LTU@lincoln.ne.gov or track the progress of the projects at LincolnOnTheMove.com.