P.O. Box 150045, Cape Coral, Florida 33915-0045 • (239) 244-2220 • www.leempo.com
The Lee County Metropolitan Planning Organization (MPO) will hold a public hearing on November 20, 2026 at 9:00 a.m., at the Lee County Administration East Building located at 2201 Second Street in Room 118, to amend the FY 2026/2027 through 2030/2031 Transportation Improvement Program (TIP) and to also amend the Unified Planning Program, the MPO budget. The TIP amendments include adding new projects as well as changing funding sources of existing projects and those changes are listed below:
- Project 458593-1, WINKLER AVENUE CROSSING 621418T, is a new Rail Safety project managed by FDOT. A formal amendment is required to obtain authorization for the federal funds.
- Project 456240-1, SR 78 FROM EAST OF DEL PRADO BOULEVARD TO E OF NEW POST ROAD, is an existing Resurfacing project managed by FDOT. Funding source for the Design phase (PE) has changed from ACSA to ACSU and this requires a modification of the TIP.
- Project 457228-1, SR80 PALM BEACH FROM CROSSING 623265Y SURFACE, is an existing Rail Safety project managed by FDOT. Funding source for the Railroad and Utilities (RRU) phase has changed from DDR to ACSU and this requires a modification of the TIP.
- Project 457229-1, SR80 PALM BEACH CROSSING 623265Y SIGNALS, is an existing Rail Safety project managed by FDOT. Funding source for the Railroad and Utilities (RRU) phase has changed from DDR to ACSU and this requires a modification of the TIP.
- Project 447506-2, 5310 CAPITAL-CAPE CORAL UZA-LEE COUNTY, is a new project that has been awarded to LeeTran through the 5310 grant for FY2027 and therefore requires a formal amendment.
- Project 454239-1, 5310 CAPITAL-CAPE CORAL UZA-LEE COUNTY, is a new project that has been awarded to LeeTran through the 5310 grant for FY2027 and therefore requires a formal amendment.
- Project 454168-1, 5310 OPERATING-CAPE CORAL UZA-LIGHTHOUSE OF SW FLORIDA, INC, is a new project that has been awarded to Lighthouse of Southwest Florida, Inc. through the 5310 grant for FY2027 and therefore requires a formal amendment.
- Project 454166-1, 5310 OPERATING-CAPE CORAL UZA-DR. PIPER CENTER FOR SOCIAL SERVICES, is a new project that has been awarded to Dr. Piper Center for Social Services, Inc. through the 5310 grant for FY2027 and therefore requires a formal amendment.
- Project 458540-1, PEDESTRIAN HYBRID BEACON FOR VERONICA S SHOEMAKER BLVD AT NORTH COLONIAL LINEAR TRAIL CROSS, is a new Safety project managed by the City of Fort Myers through the Local Agency Program (LAP). A formal amendment is required to obtain authorization for the federal funds.
Additional project information on the TIP project sheets can be found at the following link: TIP project sheets.
The MPO will also consider amending the Unified Planning Work Program (UPWP) to add in de-obligated funding from last year along with corresponding task changes. The UPWP document changes are shown in underline and strike through version and can be reviewed at this link: UPWP Amendments
Additional information on the MPO Board meeting agenda can be found at www.leempo.com, when the full agenda packet is posted on November 12, 2026.
Copies of the TIP or UPWP documents are available by contacting the MPO offices at 239-244-2220. Written comments may be submitted by e-mail to dscott@leempo.com or mailed to P.O. Box 150045 Cape Coral, FL 33915-0045. Written comments received by 4:30pm on Thursday November 19, 2026 will be presented to the MPO Board members on November 20, 2026 where formal approval will be decided. Public comments may also be made at the MPO Board meeting on November 20, 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.
