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The purpose of the Safety Council (SC) is to serve as the voice of the residents of greater Estero on safety issues by monitoring community safety hazards and advocating for safe neighborhoods and public spaces. The SC enhances public safety by identifying the causes and consequences of current and potential physical danger and traffic condition issues. The SC’s responsibility is to advocate for solutions to population growth-related physical danger and traffic-related problems by developing approaches to solicit support from Village, County, and State organizations.
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Insurance Discount Course for Senior Drivers
Section 627.0652, Florida Statutes, authorizes drivers who are 55 years of age or older to complete a Mature Driver (Senior Citizen) Discount course that is approved by the Florida Department of Highway Safety and Motor Vehicles (FLHSMV). Upon successful completion of...
Coexisting with Bicyclists: 10 Rules for Drivers and Cyclists
Cyclist safety is a huge issue in Estero, as multiple deaths have occurred in recent years. The Village is working on a master plan for pedestrians and cyclists, but until those plans are all completed, there are habits that drivers can develop to keep everyone...
Bicycle Safety in the greater Estero area
Bicycle Safety in the greater Estero area More and more adults and children are enjoying biking in the greater Estero area. The ECCL fully supports the initiatives of the Village in extending bike lanes and looking at new opportunities for those who enjoy...
Greater Estero Community Report: Qtr 2 2021
A short time ago, the ECCL released an important document that outlined the organization's strategic plans for the next five years. If you have not yet seen this document, you can access it by clicking here. A key focus within the plan will be Safety, one of the six...
The ECCL names Mark Ruset as Safety Council Co-Chair
Mark Ruset will take on the responsibilities for Safety as co-chair with Lou Frattarelli who will continue as co-chair of Transportation. These combined responsibilities represent an important step in the coordination the ECCL’s initiatives to improve the safety of...
The Lee County Sheriff’s Community Outreach Center At Miromar Outlets in Estero
To establish and preserve direct community contact, the Lee County Sheriff’s Office has reopened the Community Outreach Center at Miromar Outlets (Suite #190). Sheriff Carmine Marceno believes in fostering grassroots partnerships between law-enforcement, residents,...
Close to Two Tons of Rubbish Collected by ECCL Adopt a Highway Volunteers
We are closing in on TWO Tons of Rubbish Cleared from Hwy 41 in Estero by ECCL’s Volunteers over the last six months! The ECCL has been working with the Florida Department of Transportation (FDOT) to help clean Hwy 41, between the Vines entrance (Breckenridge Road)...
Bike Thefts in South Lee County
From the Lee County Sheriff's Office The Lee County Sheriff’s Office is currently investigating a number of high-end bike thefts. Often criminals just cut off the locks and remove them from bike racks, open garages or car ports. There are number of precautions you can...
Lee Commissioners award contract for first phase of Corkscrew Road widening
https://estero-fl.gov/lee-commissioners-award-contract-for-first-phase-of-corkscrew-road-widening/ On March 16, 2021, the Lee Board of County Commissioners awarded a contract for the first phase of widening Corkscrew Road east of Ben Hill Griffin Parkway to four...
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