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
Capacity
Turning Lanes
Overcrowding
Thru Traffic
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Landscaping
Appearance
Visibility
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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
What Is Resilience? Why Should Greater Estero Be Concerned?
What Is Resilience? Why Should Greater Estero Be Concerned? What Is Being Done and What More Should Be Considered to Secure Our Future? Introduction Compared to the 1980s, there are now twice as many days with temperatures over 50 °C and in more locations...
Real Estate Shifts in Estero – What the Latest Numbers Mean to You
Real Estate Shifts in Estero What the latest numbers mean to you. If you’ve been watching the local housing market, you’ve noticed some changes, and the latest report from FGCU’s Regional Economic Research Institute confirms it: The real estate “winds” are...
I-75 Road Widening in Greater Estero
I-75 Road Widening in Greater Estero What's Has Happened? Florida Department of Transportation Held public meetings in Lee and Collier County Online Presentation Materials FDOT Project Page How to Comment Engage Estero Letter sent to Governor DeSantis, Representative...
Wink News Interviews Engage Estero President on I-75 Expansion
On Tuesday, June 10, 2025, WINK News included an interview with Engage Estero President Allan Bowditch on their coverage of plans to widen I-75 and the noise concerns residents have. Watch the video and read the story here:...
Who Ya Gonna Call?
Who Ya Gonna Call? Residents often struggle to identify whom to contact for information or guidance on specific issues. The information below will reduce some of the uncertainty about whom to reach out to. Emergency – Call 911 Police – Lee County Sheriff 239-477-1000...
Planned I-75 Expansion and Associated Noise Concerns
Planned I-75 Expansion and Associated Noise Concerns Written by Louis Tancredi, Engage Estero Communications Committee The Estero Traffic Study results were presented at the recent Engage Estero meeting on March 26, 2025. You can find a copy of the presentation at...
Traffic Study Results Presented at March Meeting
2024 Traffic Study Results A Summary of the Results of the Estero Road Traffic Survey Conducted in 2024 (Written by Allan Bowditch, Engage Estero’s Chief Communications Officer) Introduction This article summarizes the information presented during Engage Estero’s...
Comments and Q&A Following the Speakers’ Remarks At the Road Safety and Future Road Developments Meeting on February 26, 2025
Comments and Q&A Following the Speakers’ Remarks At the Road Safety and Future Road Developments Meeting on February 26, 2025 Summary/Video of the Meeting Following the more formal comments from Mathew Maher, Senior Associate Traffic Engineer at Stantec...
Road Safety in Greater Estero and Future Plans
Road Safety in Greater Estero Introduction. 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,...
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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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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