Bill Bivin, Statewide Mobility Manager

I am the statewide mobility manager and I work to expand transportation options for all Nebraskans in coordination with the Nebraska Department of Transportation, University of Nebraska, and community partners. Education and Credentials A.A.S. Information Technology, Southeast Community College B.A. English, Nebraska Wesleyan University M.A. Management, Doane University Recent grant and contract projects Nebraska Mobility Management, 2019-2022 (USDOT, $621,700) Nebraska Department of Roads Transit Project |
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What is your approach to working with a community partner? | |
My approach to working with a community partner is first to listen and second to understand and look for those opportunities where CPAR can provide the most benefit and have the greatest effect toward reaching the goal. | |
What are your research interests? | |
My research interests are Economic Benefits of Rural and Small Urban Transit Service, Organizational Leadership, and Neurodiversity in K-12. | |
Why Omaha? | |
I arrived at UNO after working for two other University of Nebraska campuses on federal highway and rural transit projects. CPAR’s data-driven focus was a great fit for the types of government grants and contracts I manage and pursue. | |
What are the last three books you read? | |
"Everyday Virtues: Classic Tales to Read with Kids" by James and Rick Autry; "Leadership Without Easy Answers" by Ronal Heifetz; and "Wizard of the Crow" by Ngũgĩ wa Thiong'o. |