Transportation Articles

Road Concerns in Greater Estero

Road Concerns in Greater EsteroDriving the roads of the Greater Estero Area since 2012, I have identified key roads and areas that pose serious concerns. Safety is my priority, and I'm dedicated to working toward improvements that make our community safer for...
Road Safety in Greater Estero and Future Plans

Road Safety in Greater Estero and Future Plans

Road Safety in Greater EsteroIntroduction. Engage Estero held an important Community Meeting on Wednesday, February 26, 2025 at the Estero Recreational Center. The invited speakers included three of Southwest Florida’s leading experts focused on road safety issues,...

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Why We Should Embrace More Roundabouts and Traffic Circles

Why We Should Embrace More Roundabouts and Traffic Circles

As of 2023, there are approximately 9,000 roundabouts in the United States, and the number is increasing as hundreds more are being constructed each year. Florida has about 1,470 traffic circles, the highest of any state in the USA. However, this figure is dwarfed by...

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Concerning Flood Insurance

Concerning Flood Insurance

The Community Rating System (CRS) Provides Residents With Up To 20% Discount Engage Estero is providing the latest information the Village of Estero released regarding the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) flood insurance Community Rating System (CRS)...

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Road Development Updates

Road Development Updates

 Update on Road Projects as of February 2025 Table of Contents FDOT I-75 LDOT Alico Three Oaks 951 Village of Estero Corkscrew Road Widening Corkscrew Road Signal Corkscrew Road Widening East of Bella Terra Signal at US 41 Williams Widening Sandy Lane Williams Road...

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Pedestrian and Bike Safety In Greater Estero

Pedestrian and Bike Safety In Greater Estero

The Bonita Estero Rail Trail project (BERT) is not just a local initiative but a crucial part of a larger vision to complete the 420-mile-long Florida Gulf Coast Trail. This ambitious plan aims to connect communities from Tampa-St. Petersburg down to Naples, and the...

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