The Lee County Metropolitan Planning Organization (MPO) will hold a public hearing on January 23,
2026 at 9:00 a.m., at the Lee County Administration East Building located at 2201 Second Street in
Room 118, to consider two agenda items. The public hearing items that the Board will consider include
the following:
- Amendment to the FY 2025/2026 to FY 2029/2030 Transportation Improvement Program (TIP)
that includes adding a federal transit capital grant award for LeeTran in the amount of
$255,000. Additional information on the project is included on the TIP page.
- Approve the updated federal and state project priority list to match the Long Range
Plan changes and recently funded project phases.
Additional information can be found at the following link: TIP Amendment and Updated Priorities
The meeting agenda will also include presentations on the Old US 41 Project Development and
Environment Study and the Freight Element report. Additional information on the MPO Board
meeting agenda can be found at www.leempo.com, when the full agenda packet is posted on January
15, 2026.
Hard copies of the public hearing documents are available by contacting the MPO offices at
239-244-2220. Written comments may be submitted by e-mail to dscott@leempo.com, faxed to
(239)-790-2695 or mailed to P.O. Box 150045 Cape Coral, FL 33915-0045. Written comments
received by 5:00pm on Thursday January 22, 2026, will be presented to the MPO Board members on
January 23, 2026, where formal approval will be decided. Public comments may also be made at
the MPO Board meeting on January 23, 2026 at 9:00a.m. at the Lee County Administration East
Facility, 2201 Second Street, Room 118, Fort Myers, Florida.
Public participation is solicited without regard to race, color, national origin, sex, age, disability, religion, or family status. Persons who
require special accommodations under the Americans with Disabilities Act or persons who require translation services (free of charge)
should contact Calandra Barraco with the Lee County MPO at 239-330-2243 or by email at cbarraco@leempo.com at least seven (7)
days prior to the meeting. If you are hearing or speech impaired call (800) 955-8770 Voice / (800) 955-8771 TDD. The MPO’s
planning process is conducted in accordance with Title VI of the Civil Rights Act of 1964 and related statutes. Any person or
beneficiary who believes they have been discriminated against because of race, color, national origin, sex, age, disability, religion, or
familial status may file a complaint with the Lee County MPO Title VI Coordinator, Calandra Barraco, at 239-330-2243, or in writing at
P.O. Box 150045, Cape Coral, Florida 33915-0045.
