Nov. 13, 2023 (Lincoln, Neb.) — The Nebraska Department of Transportation (NDOT), together with
the Nebraska State Patrol (NSP), will host a ceremony on Nov. 15 to celebrate the signed Memorandum
of Understanding (MOU) between first responders in Buffalo, Hall, Kearney, and Adams Counties as well
as recognize Crash Responder Safety Week
This event will celebrate the formalizing of Traffic Incident Management (TIM) partnerships in Central
Nebraska and the group’s progress in moving TIM initiatives forward to improve safety, reliability, and
efficiency on the region’s roadways and Crash Responder Safety Week which begins Nov. 13 and runs
through Nov. 17.
This marks a major milestone in the NDOT TIM program. NSP Colonel John Bolduc and other area
responders will make brief remarks. This event is open to credentialed media. Photography and video
are encouraged.
What: NDOT and partners to celebrate first responders in Buffalo, Hall, Kearney, and Adams Counties
When: 11 a.m. – 12 p.m. CT on Wednesday, Nov. 15, 2023
Where: Nebraska Department of Transportation Kearney I-80 Maintenance Yard (outdoor event)
415 W Talmadge Road, Kearney, Neb.
Event will also be streamed live on NDOT’s Facebook page
Who: Colonel John Bolduc, NSP Superintendent of Law Enforcement & Public Safety
Wes Wahlgren, District 4 Engineer
Chief Bryan Waugh, Kearney Police Department
Chief Brad Starling, Hastings Fire Department
Justin Hubley, NAPE/AFSCME Executive Director
Tri-City Nebraska Area TIM Representatives
For more information, visit dot.nebraska.gov/safety/tim.
