These meetings are the principal forums in which local elected officials and others can comment on past, present and future NDOR activities, including providing input on projects they would like to see in future programs. County and city officials are among about 2400 individuals invited to attend these meetings. The NDOR's Public Participation Process includes many other opportunities for the public, including local elected officials who choose to participate, to have input into planning. Several different kinds of meetings are held, in the capital city and in the areas directly affected by projects, to inform the public about the issues and impacts of projects as early in the life of the projects as possible. Additionally, NDOR staff attend meetings of the Nebraska Association of County Officials to provide information and answer questions.
Rural transportation is funded with federal, state and local funds.
The remainder is directed to the NDOR Highway Cash Fund. Federal funding and state fuel tax revenues are allocated to local jurisdictions by similar formulas, based on road miles, population, agricultural activity and several other factors. The results showed a high degree of satisfaction with Department performance. Additionally, NDOR conducted a survey of the state legislature to measure their perception of the Department's success in addressing the needs of their constituents. The annual District Transportation Planning meetings to present the STIP and other plans serve this purpose.