Transportation Articles

Leadership on Traffic Issues is Needed And It Starts With Us

If you live in Estero, you don’t need a study to tell you traffic is worsening. You feel it every day on I-75, Corkscrew Road, U.S. 41, and the backroads that used to be shortcuts. Growth is accelerating, infrastructure is struggling to keep up, and safety concerns...

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The Role of the MPO in Transportation Planning

Don Scott, Executive Director, Lee County Metropolitan Planning Organization (MPO), presented at the February 2022 meeting of The ECCL. The MPO is the County’s transportation partnership responsible for transportation planning all of Lee County. The MPO’s mission is...

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Decreased Tire Life Causes Increased Stopping Distances

Decreased Tire Life Causes Increased Stopping Distances

As residents of Southwest Florida, everyone has experienced those unexpected downpours while driving that some refer to as “liquid sunshine.”  Do you ever consider how big of a role your tires play in giving your car, van or truck the proper braking and handling...

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Roundabout Myths and Tips

Roundabouts Myths and How Tos How a Multi-lane Roundabout Works The short video above shows how a multi-lane roundabout works. The sooner you need to turn, the further to the right side you drive. Fact vs. Fiction Fiction: Roundabouts are unsafe Fact: Roundabouts have...

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East Corkscrew Road Developments: GECR Quarter 3, 2021

East Corkscrew Road Developments: GECR Quarter 3, 2021

Developments on East Corkscrew Road and their Impact on Safety, Transportation and Services The ECCL is pleased to provide the third quarter’s Greater Estero Community Report (GECR) for 2021. This report goes into detail on the numbers of homes and car rides projected...

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East Corkscrew Road Development and Growth

East Corkscrew Road Development and Growth

Greater Estero Community Report: Qtr 3 2021 East Corkscrew Road Development and Growth Most of you will be aware of the continued developments along East Corkscrew Road. The new developments outside the Estero Village boundary, include WildBlue, The Place, Verdana,...

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Worth a Read: BikeWalkLee – Speed Kills

Worth a Read: BikeWalkLee – Speed Kills

Speed kills For those of a certain age, the phrase “speed kills” may have many connotations. But today, we’re talking about the (literal) impact of increased speed limits on pedestrian injuries and deaths. A 2011 study by the AAA Foundation for Traffic Safety, looking...

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Corkscrew Road Wildlife Crossing Update

Corkscrew Road Wildlife Crossing Update

Work is planned to begin construction on a wildlife crossing across Corkscrew Road in October. It will be located approximately 1000 feet west of the entrance to Cypress Shadows Boulevard, which coincides with a regional flow-way that crosses under Corkscrew Road at...

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FDOT Fast Facts

Florida Department of Transportation Annual Report

The Florida Department of Transportation has released it’s Annual Report for 2020-2021. It details the initiatives undertaken by the department, which regulates roads, ports, and railways throughout the State. You can view the report...

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