Nebraska Department of Roads

Mission Statement

The mission of this division is to work as a team to provide communication direction and assistance, and to help Department of Roads’ management and employees present the right information more effectively within and outside the Department.

Whatever the service or deed we render, quality is our goal.

Division Contacts

Mary Jo Oie, Division Manager	402-479-4512
Anne White, Communication Services Manager	402-479-4512
Greg Weinert, Hearings Officer	402-479-4871
Barb Biffle Bennett, Web Officer	402-479-3662
Sarah Kugler, Special Projects/Programs Coordinator	402-479-4512
Linda Wilson, Editor/Writer	402-479-4512
Zack Broshears, IT Infrastructure Support Analyst	402-326-2933

Communication Division Office

The Communication Division Office is responsible for:

Advising, developing and reviewing policies, programs and procedures pertaining to the Department’s communications, community relations, public information and public involvement processes.
Providing communication planning, coordinating of media relations and special programs for the Department.
Preparation and distribution of information pertaining to Departmental issues and activities through news releases, publications/brochures, newsletters, the agency website and social media, as appropriate.
Preparing and distributing public notices, information releases, letters and fliers for NDOR public meetings and hearings.
Performing specific writing, editing and public relations endeavors; providing assistance as needed to the Director, Governor, public officials, citizens, Department employees, and assisting with various Department-related events.
Planning and producing public awareness campaigns for safety, construction, maintenance, essential operations, and timely issues, as needed.

Public Hearings Office

The Public Hearings Office is responsible for:

Coordinating with key Department staff, the Nebraska Highway Commission, and with local officials the planning, scheduling, and conducting of public hearings/meetings for proposed highway projects. This includes:

Logistics for all meeting locations.
Preparing and placing advertisements and public notices.
Preparing hearing formats, handout materials.
Operation of the public address system and recording equipment.
Preparing and distributing hearing/meeting transcripts/records.
Maintaining/archiving official record of NDOR public hearings.

This position also provides staffing to the State Highway Commission, with support from Communication Division personnel, and helps coordinate the Agency's public involvement process.

Web Communication Office

The office of Web Communications manages, oversees, and coordinates the development, maintenance, and expansion of the NDOR internet, intranet and mobile websites, as well as social media sites used for Agency purposes.

Many pages on the NDOR site are Subscribable via the State's Gov Delivery system, allowing subscribers to receive email notification when items on pages change.

Through NDOR’s website, information can be obtained or submitted 24 hours a day, 7 days a week.

Travel resources include:

Web access to the 511 Travelers’ Information Page (ATIS)
Links to real-time weather information & radar
Highway cameras across the state
Link to NDOR Mobile site
Link to NDOR Twitter Feed

The Map Library includes:

Downloadable county maps
A number of specific variations of the state highway map
Weekly updated construction and detour maps

Access to various monthly, weekly and daily reports, contract letting information, construction specifications, and other related business information is available. Contractors can view/download letting plans from the site, saving time and money. Those wishing to obtain permits on right-of-way areas can download the forms online. The NDOR site contains links to all NDOR divisions and districts plus links to transportation resources not under the authority of NDOR.

Communication Services Section

Provides informational and technical support for internal and external communication and information, in all modes, and is composed of the following units and their responsibilities:

Records Management Center: Accumulates, files and maintains in a current status, record copies of all documentation, material and records that identify operational and functional actions which support the Department’s primary objectives. Stores and maintains for checkout or reference all inactive, long-term and permanent Department records (Archives). Microfilming is done by the Department’s Records Officer as prescribed by State and Federal procedures and regulations.
Information Processing Center: Responsible for providing essential word processing services to the Department’s Divisions and Districts. Provides various clerical assistance services and numerous information processing programs.
Print and Copy Center: Provides offset printing, copying, duplicating and other document production and engineering print services for agency business purposes.
Graphics: Provides multi-graphic arts and design and typesetting support for all department activities. Formulates and implements policies, procedures and quality standards for controlling, designing, production and usage of forms in both printed and electronic formats.
Photography Services: Consists of general photography and film processing of aerial photography, official portraits, groups, meetings, construction projects, special events, and video production.
Mail: Mail Services distributes incoming, outgoing and inter-office mail for all service locations.
Transportation Library: Houses research materials, collections, and information which is provided in print and online through the AASHTO EIS, and on the INTERNET. Audio-visual equipment is also available for NDOR personnel.
Receptionist/Switchboard: Receives and routes incoming calls to the offices in the Department. Greets, signs in and directs visitors to locations within the Department. Provides limited clerical assistance. Serves as proofreader for the Information Processing Center.