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Traffic Congestion in Estero: Public Forum
April 16, 2024 @ 6:00 pm EDT
Learn the Reasons for Traffic Congestion, the Problems,
Potential Solutions, and What You Can Do
Engage Estero presented a free public forum to discuss traffic congestion, identify problems, and share potential solutions we can employ individually, as a Village, or as a County. Population growth is putting pressure on our roads and current residents. Everywhere we look, we see the symptoms of congestion.
Effective traffic congestion solutions require a collaborative approach involving experts, community members, and policymakers. The Forum featured expert panelists on traffic congestion.
The Meeting Examined:
The key issues that have led to the current congestion in Greater Estero- Why it can take many years to make changes to the road structure even after the problem is identified
- Why road widening along East Cokscrew is slow to catch up with the developments taking place
- What can be done to create a positive impact by helping to reduce congestion and improve traffic flow? What are the solutions?
Summary of the Forum
The Experts
Wayne Gaither
Florida Department of Transportation, District 1
Wayne holds a Bachelor of Arts degree in Urban and Regional Planning and has over 20 years of experience in the transportation industry in Southwest Florida. He has held varying positions with government, ranging from city and county to, most recently, with the state as the director of the Southwest Area Office at the SWIFT Sunguide Center in Fort Myers for the last six years. He oversees District 1’s community liaison program and is directly responsible for outreach with Metropolitan Planning Organizations (MPOs). Wayne provides support and guidance in administering funds for transportation projects and developing project priorities comprising the FDOT Five-Year Work Program.
Ted Treesh
President
TR Transportation Consultants
Mr. Treesh has over 20 years of experience in transportation engineering and planning. Specifically, he has expertise in traffic impact studies, corridor planning studies, traffic signal justification studies, and traffic signal systems analysis. Mr. Treesh has served as project manager for numerous transportation planning studies. He has performed capacity evaluations of signaled and non-signaled intersections, evaluated development plans for traffic circulation and safety, and recommended improvements to parking areas and on-site design to accommodate development traffic.
Carmen Monroy
Senior Transportation Planner
Stantec, Inc.
Stantec is an international professional services company that plans, designs, delivers, and manages the development and infrastructure needed to create sustainable, healthy, and prosperous communities. Carmen focuses on transportation, performance-based management, visioning, creative engagement, and planning. She assists in developing strategies and programs for local governments, non-profits, and public transportation agencies. Carmen has experience in transportation policy frameworks, community planning, and trends and conditions.
Max Forgey
OwnerForgey Planning
Forgey Planning is an experienced land use planning firm with more than three decades of professional experience in Florida’s local government planning and community development. The firm navigates the specific requirements of land use permissions essential for urban planning and real estate projects. The firm handles applications for rezoning, land use amendments, variances, and other required permits. They ensure compliance with local, state, and federal regulations, forming a solid legal foundation for our client’s projects and coordinating with Governmental bodies and agencies to ensure a smooth approval process.