Lincoln Nebraska Informations
GETTING AROUND
With a few exceptions, Lincoln’s major arterials are laid out in a simple grid. Numbered streets run north to south and in the older sections of town, lettered streets run east to west. O Street is the northsouth dividing line. The downtown district follows the grid system, too. Many downtown streets are one-way.
TRAFFIC LAWS
Speed limits: 25 mph unless otherwise posted. Fines double for speeding in school zones and construction zones. Turns on red: Unless otherwise posted, right turns are permitted on red lights – after a full stop. Left turns on red are allowed when turning from a one-way street onto another one-way street. Seat belts: For any vehicle driven in Nebraska use is required of the driver and all front-seat passengers, as well as anyone under the age of 16 wherever they are seated in the vehicle. Children less than 6 years of age must use a correctly installed approved child safety seat system. U-Turns: Generally permitted at arterial intersections, unless otherwise posted. Motorcycles: Operators and passengers must wear DOT approved helmets.
PARKING
Downtown: Approximately 23,000 spaces in metered, on-street or in parking lots/garages are available for general public use daily. For unique vehicles and unusual parking situations call Central Parking at 474-9555 or (402) 306-0471; Polygon Corp. at 770-7659 or City of Lincoln Parking at 441-6472.
Elsewhere: Free, off-street parking is convenient to most shopping, dining and business areas. On-street parking is free in residential districts. Fees: On-street metered spaces, with time limits ranging from 10 minutes to 10 hours, are 50 cents per hour. Parking meters are not monitored on Sundays and after 6 p.m. all other days. Public facility fees vary from 40 cents to $1 per hour, with a maximum of $4-$6 for all-day parking.
LINCOLN NEBRASKA CAR RENTAL
Alamo Airport, 402-474-4301
Avis Airport, 402-474-1202
Budget Airport, 402-474-2800
Budget, 402-467-2391
Enterprise, 402-488-2800,
402-477-6000, 402-476-6800,
402-328-0500, 402-438-5400
Ford Rent-A-Car, 402-464-0661
Hertz, 402-474-4079
National, 402-474-4301
Priceless, 402-477-6795
Rent-A-Van, 402-421-3400
Rent-A-Wreck, 402-477-9695
Rent ‘N Drive, 402-467-4994 or
402-441-4835
Thrifty Airport, 402-474-1122
LINCOLN NE CITY BUSES
Routes: StarTran has 20 regular routes. For route information, call 476-1234 or visit www. lincoln.ne.gov. Fares: $1.25 for adults and children age 5 and up, 60 cents for elderly and disabled riders. Free transfers available from the driver. Ride for Five and 31 Consecutive Day Passes are available.
LINCOLN NE TAXIS
Yellow Cab, 402-477-4111
Servant Cabs, 402-477-4111
Capital Cab, 402-477-6074
Fares: $2.75 startup charge, $2.75 for each mile and 60 cents per minute waiting time.
NOVELTY
Glass Slipper Carriage Service Let the ambiance of the past carry you into the present. Horse drawn carriage available for weddings, funerals and special events. Reasonable rates. Call 402-794-4677.
TRAVELER INFO
Weather report Variability is the only constant whenit comes to weather in Lincoln. There is a 148-degree spread between the city’s record high of 115 degrees (July 25, 1936) and its record low of 33 below (Jan. 12, 1974). For assistance during inclement weather, or for road conditions, listen to local radio stations KFOR (1240 AM) or KLIN (1400 AM) and local TV stations KOLN (Channel 10/11) or KLKN (Channel 8). A winter storm, thunderstorm or tornado watch indicates conditions are potentially threatening. A winter storm, thunderstorm or tornado warning means threatening weather is about to take place and people in the watch area should seek shelter. The Nebraska State Patrol offers a recording describing road conditions throughout the state: 511.
Currency exchange
Currency can be exchanged at Wells Fargo, 13th & O Streets, and U.S. Bank, 13th & M Streets. Interpreters If you need an interpreter, call the
Lincoln Police Department, 402-441-6000, for a listing.
Medical Emergency For ambulance or other emergency services, call 911. Emergency medical services are available at all Lincoln acute care hospitals; no one is turned away for inability to pay.
Medical information and referrals can be obtained from the Lancaster County Health Department, 3140 N St., 402-441-8000. Veterinary Care For veterinary service on nights, weekends and holidays, call Veterinary Emergency Hospital, 402-489-6800.
