Living in Lincoln
Getting around, trails, city services, history, the Capitol and Lincoln’s districts and landmarks.
Getting Around Lincoln: StarTran, Bikes, Parking and Walking
How Lincoln's StarTran buses, fares, paratransit, bike rules, bikeshare and downtown parking work, with tips for confirming current schedules.
Read · 6 min read →Living in LincolnLincoln's Trail Network: The Major Trails and How to Use Them
A guide to Lincoln's main trails, Wilderness Park, trail rules and planning tools, drawn from Lincoln Parks and Recreation.
Read · 6 min read →Living in LincolnCity Services 101: Utilities, Trash, Libraries and Reporting Issues
What new Lincoln residents need to set up: LES electricity, city water, trash and recycling options, UPLNK reports and a library card.
Read · 5 min read →Living in LincolnA Short History of Lincoln: From Lancaster to Nebraska's Capital
How the village of Lancaster became Lincoln and Nebraska's capital in 1867, and how the university, railroads and Capitol shaped the city.
Read · 6 min read →Living in LincolnVisiting the Nebraska State Capitol: What to See and How Tours Work
What to know before visiting the Nebraska State Capitol: free tours, key rooms and art, watching the Legislature, parking and accessibility.
Read · 6 min read →Living in LincolnLincoln's Districts and Landmarks: Downtown, Haymarket and Campuses
A factual tour of Lincoln's anchors: the Capitol and Centennial Mall, the Haymarket, the university campuses and historic city parks.
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