Transportation & Safety
Engage Estero serves as a voice for the citizens of greater Estero on safety and transportation priorities and issues. We advocate for related solutions to Village, County, and State Government organizations.
Our Mission:
- Evaluate, prioritize, and monitor the Village of Estero Capital Improvement Plan (CIP) and advocate for change on behalf of the citizenry.
- Develop a Geographic Information System (GIS) for citizen online access to Village CIP items related to roadways, Bike/Ped, and interchange improvements. Access to each CIP project will provide location and cost/schedule information.
- Solicit and encourage additional citizen participation in support of those projects that improve safety, access, and connectivity in Greater Estero
Reports and Hot Topics
I-75
Updates on the I-75 construction plans, how you can impact decisions.
Corkscrew Road
Corkscrew Road widening and East Corkscrew transportation issues.
Local Resources
Transportation Campaigns...
Roadways
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Turning Lanes
Overcrowding
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Lighting and Signals
Streetlights
Traffic Signals
Roundabouts
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Pedestrians and Bicycles
Bike Lanes
Sidewalks
Crossings
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Articles
Sept. 19 MPO Meeting
MPO Budgeting Meeting on Sept. 19 SUMMARY The September 19, 2025 Lee County MPO meeting is where decisions will be made on how billions of dollars in local transportation funding are programmed over the next 5 years. Public input at this meeting helps ensure: Local...
Bonita Estero Rail Trail: Momentum Builds Toward Construction
Bonita Estero Rail Trail: Momentum Builds Toward Construction The Bonita Estero Rail Trail (BERT) continues to gain traction as our community edges closer to turning the former Seminole Gulf Railway corridor into a 14.9-mile recreational trail linking Bonita Springs...
Conservation 20/20 Is Running Out of Time—and Money
Conservation 20/20 Is Running Out of Time—and Money Lee County’s beloved Conservation 20/20 program—the one voters approved in 1996 and reaffirmed in 2016 with an impressive 84% majority—is facing a crisis. The fund that buys and protects natural lands is running low....
Road Development Updates
Road Development Updates Update on Road Projects as of September 2025 Table of Contents FDOT I-75 LDOT Alico Three Oaks 951 Village of Estero Corkscrew Road Landscaping Corkscrew Road Multiuse Path Corkscrew Road Widening East of Bella Terra Sandy Lane Williams Road...
Residents’ I-75 Concerns and Actions Considered
Residents’ I-75 Concerns and Actions Considered Key Take-Aways 10-Lane Expansion Planned: The FDOT Southwest Connect™ project will expand I-75 from Corkscrew Road to Immokalee Road to 10 total lanes (five in each direction), including two express lanes. Critical...
Hurricane Erin: A Warning We Can’t Ignore
Hurricane Erin: A Warning We Can’t Ignore Hurricane Erin just swept across the Atlantic, rapidly escalating from Category 1 to a Category 5 storm in less than 24 hours. Winds soared past 160 miles per hour, making Erin one of the fastest-intensifying hurricanes on...
The 2025 Florida Transportation Bill
The 2025 Florida Transportation Bill Introduction On June 19, the Florida Senate passed the attached Transportation Bill. The summary below highlights some of the key and interesting elements of the bill that our Greater Estero residents may want to know about. A more...
The Most Absorbent and Highest Rated Products For Use as Sound Barrier Walls Along Major Highways
The Most Absorbent and Highest Rated Products For Use as Sound Barrier Walls Along Major Highways Researched by Allan Bowditch, President, Engage Estero. Introduction Florida’s Department of Transportation (FDOT) has decided to expand I-75 from 6 lanes to 10 between...
Road Concerns in Greater Estero
Road Concerns in Greater Estero Driving 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...
Our Purpose:
To inform citizens of safety and transportation-related issues, problems, and solutions advocating for community engagement to ensure an improved, safe, and connected transportation network in greater Estero.
Our Values
Values essential to success and longevity:
- Integrity
- Open and honest communication
- Respect for other ideas and expertise
- Shared responsibility and resources
- Follow through on what we say we will do
- Care about what we are trying to achieve
- Innovation and creative thinking (open to doing things in a new way)
Our Vision:
To have an informed and engaged citizenry that understands and engages in finding solutions to safety and connected transportation network issues and problems.
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Find Your Representatives
Contact information for local, state and national legislators.
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Engage Estero is made up entirely of volunteer residents, businesspeople, and you!
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