Getting around Lincoln is a mixed-bag proposition. If you are planning on staying near the center of town, you probably won't need a rental. All major necessities except groceries are available in or near downtown.
By car Lincoln does not have any crosstown freeways or expressways. The city is laid out in a grid pattern; a handful of diagonal streets exist. Major through streets are generally located once per mile; there are generally 14 streets to the mile. Traffic can be heavy on major streets and in downtown during rush hour and on football Saturdays.
By Bus StarTran (http://lincoln.ne.gov/cit...) service runs on weekdays and Saturdays but only until 6:30PM. Individual fares are $1.75 have exact change/seniors $0.85/trips in the downtown zone or on the Star Shuttle are $0.25. Monthly passes are $45; various discounts are available. Passes can be purchased at many businesses around town primarily grocery stores and banks.
By bicycle Lincoln's trail system extends throughout the city. A cyclist can travel across the city in an hour or less. Bike rentals at Monkeywrench Cycles, downtown 1225 P St, (http://monkeywrenchcycles.com) For a map of bike trails visit (http://gptn.org).
