City Marks 33 Safe Routes to School Projects Completed Since 2020 Published on August 11, 2026 Mayor Leirion Gaylor Baird today highlighted the City’s progress in the Lincoln Safe Routes to School initiative, designed to improve school zones and other infrastructure that enhance student safety. The City has completed 33 improvement projects since launching the program in 2020.
Portion of South 27th Street Reopened to Traffic During Repairs Published on August 06, 2026 Lincoln Transportation and Utilities (LTU) today announced that northbound South 27th Street between Franklin Street and Arlington Avenue has reopened while water main repairs continue. Northbound traffic is now shifted into one southbound lane through the work zone, with one lane open in each direction.
City Launches New Waste Diversion Education Campaign Published on June 25, 2026 Mayor Leirion Gaylor Baird today introduced Lincoln residents to Land Phil, the city’s new waste diversion ambassador, who through the “Love Your Land Phil” education campaign, will encourage the community to divert materials from the landfill by wasting less and recycling more. Get to know Land Phil at lovelandphil.com.
LTU Launches “We’re Routing for You” Driver Assistance Campaign Published on June 15, 2026 Lincoln Transportation and Utilities (LTU) today launched a driver assistance campaign encouraging community members to download the WAZE traffic navigation app and sign up for construction-related texts through LTU’s TextLNK program.