Lee County MPO

METROPOLITAN PLANNING ORGANIZATION (MPO) BOARD MEETING
2022-09-16 09:00 - 11:00, 2022-06-17 09:00 - 11:00, 2022-05-13 13:30 - 15:30 (America/New_York) | FL
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The Lee County MPO Board has 18 members, including all five county commissioners, elected officials representing each incorporated area (city, town, or village), plus the Florida Department of Transportation District 1 Secretary or his designee. The Board provides direction in planning future transportation improvements and projects.
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.

Public Meeting for SR 78 (Pine Island Road) In-Person
2022-09-15 17:00 - 19:00
Florida Department of Transportation

RON DESANTIS
GOVERNOR
801 N Broadway Avenue
Bartow, FL 33830
JARED W. PERDUE, P.E.
SECRETARY

For Immediate Release
September 8, 2022
Contact: Adam Rose
(863) 519-2774Adam.Rose@dot.state.fl.us

Public Workshop for SR 78 (Pine Island Road)
Corridor Vision & Action Plan
In-Person: September 15, 2022 from 5 – 7 p.m.
Virtual: September 22, 2022 from 6 – 7 p.m.

Bartow, Fla. – The Florida Department of Transportation (FDOT) is hosting a public workshop for the SR 78 (Pine Island Road) Corridor Vision & Action Plan in Lee County. The workshop provides the opportunity for the public to offer feedback.
The purpose of this study is to help the City of Cape Coral and Lee County community develop a vision plan for the SR 78 (Pine Island Road) corridor to guide transportation and land use decisions over the next 50 years. The workshop is being held to solicit feedback from the community concerning their desires for the future of the corridor.
The Department has three ways to participate in the public workshop: by attending the in-person event, by joining the live virtual event, or by viewing the materials online through the project website at https://www.swflroads.com/project/442083-1. All workshop materials will be available online by the day of the public workshop (September 15, 2022). A copy of these materials will also be displayed at the in-person and virtual events. You may choose any combination of the options provided to review the materials and to submit your comments.
In-Person Option: The in-person open house is scheduled for Thursday, September 15, 2022, at Cape Coral Technical College, 360 Santa Barbara Boulevard N, Cape Coral, FL 33993. Attend the in-person event anytime between 5 and 7 p.m.
Virtual Option: The virtual event is scheduled for Thursday, September 22, 2022 from 6 to 7 p.m. Please register to attend at https://bit.ly/SR78_VisionPlan_PublicWorkshop. The live event can also be accessed online through the project website at https://www.swflroads.com/project/442083-1. Once registered, attendees will receive a confirmation email containing information about joining the workshop online. Please note, Internet Explorer cannot be used to register or attend this webinar. Please review the workshop materials online through the project website prior to this event.
Website: View the materials online at https://www.swflroads.com/project/442083-1 Comments can be provided through the project website.
After reviewing the public workshop materials, and/or participating, you may submit comments in three different ways: 1) on the project website; 2) emailing the FDOT Project Manager, Vitor Suguri at Vitor.Suguri@dot.state.fl.us; or 3) mailing comments to Vitor Suguri, 10041 Daniels Parkway, Fort Myers, FL 33913. While comments about the project are accepted at any time, please note that comments must be received or postmarked by October 6, 2022, to be included in the public workshop record. A summary of the workshop comments and responses will be available on the website approximately 30 days following the close of the comment period.
FDOT solicits public participation without regard to race, color, national origin, age, sex, religion, disability, or family status. People who require special accommodations under the Americans with Disabilities Act or who require translation services (free of charge) should contact Cynthia Sykes, District One Title VI Coordinator, at (863) 519-2287, or email at Cynthia.Sykes@dot.state.fl.us at least seven (7) days prior to the public workshop.
The Florida Department of Transportation may adopt this planning product into the environmental review process, pursuant to Title 23 U.S.C. § 168(d)(4), or to the state project development process.
www.fdot.gov

Traffic Management and Operations Committee (TMOC)
2022-09-14 10:00 - 12:00, 2022-07-13 10:00 - 12:00
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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.

MPO Executive Committee (MEC) Meeting
2022-09-07 13:30 - 15:30, 2022-06-08 13:30 - 15:30
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The Executive Committee is comprised of a representative from each of the local jurisdictions and addresses administrative and budget items. Its main purpose is to address items that are not feasible to be heard by the full Board based on timing or to hear items referred to the Executive
Committee by the Board.
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.

Lee County Transportation Disadvantaged Local Coordinating Board (LCB) Meeting
2022-09-07 10:00 - 12:00, 2022-05-04 10:00 - 12:00
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The committee includes citizens and government, social service agency, and consumer representatives. It monitors the community transportation coordinator’s performance in providing transportation services to disadvantaged people.
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.

Citizen Advisory Committee (CAC) Meeting
2022-09-01 15:00 - 17:00, 2022-08-04 15:00 - 17:00, 2022-06-02 15:00 - 17:00, 2022-05-05 15:00 - 17:00
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The CAC is comprised of local citizens appointed by MPO Board members. Bringing the public’s perspective to the decision-making process, the CAC’s members make recommendations to the MPO Board about project priorities for state and federal funding in FDOT’s five year work program, proposed long-range transportation plans, project plans, program plans, and other transportation issues.
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.

Technical Advisory Committee (TAC) Meeting
2022-09-01 09:30 - 11:30, 2022-08-04 09:30 - 11:30, 2022-06-02 09:30 - 11:30, 2022-05-05 09:30 - 11:30
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The TAC is local and state agency planners, engineers, and transit operators. These committee members make recommendations to the MPO board about project priorities for state and federal funding in FDOT’s five year work program, proposed long range transportation plans, project plans, program plans, and other transportation issues on behalf of the agencies they represent.
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.

Bicycle Pedestrian Coordinating Committee (BPCC) Meeting
2022-08-23 10:00 - 12:00, 2022-06-28 10:00 - 12:00, 2022-05-24 10:00 - 12:00, 2022-04-26 10:00 - 12:00, 2022-03-29 10:00 - 12:00
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The BPCC includes citizens and local and state agencies’ staff responsible for bicycle and pedestrian planning for their respective agencies. The BPCC coordinates bicycle/pedestrian planning activities among these agencies and reviews funding for bicyclists and pedestrians in state and federal-aid transportation projects. It also advises the MPO board about development of the bicycle/pedestrian element of its transportation plan and makes recommendations regarding funding for bicyclist/pedestrian projects in FDOT’s five year work program.
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.

CANCELLED - MPO Executive Committee (MEC) Meeting
2022-08-10 13:30 - 15:30
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This meeting has been cancelled.
The Executive Committee is comprised of a representative from each of the local jurisdictions and addresses administrative and budget items. Its main purpose is to address items that are not feasible to be heard by the full Board based on timing or to hear items referred to the Executive
Committee by the Board.
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.

RAIL TRAIL FEASIBILITY STUDY PUBLIC MEETING
2022-06-02 18:00 - 19:00
The Lee County Metropolitan Planning Organization (MPO) will hold a public meeting on Thursday, June 2, 2022 at 6 p.m., with a formal presentation at 6:30 p.m., at the Estero Recreation Center – Estero Rooms 103 A & B, located at 9200 Corkscrew Palms Boulevard, Estero, Florida 33928. This meeting is being held to seek public input on a Rail-Trail Feasibility Study that is underway. The public is invited to provide input on three alternatives for a north/south public multi-use trail through south Lee County and into north Collier County. The trail alternatives are being studied as part of the regional efforts to plan and develop the Gulf Coast Trail from Pinellas County down to Collier County. The study team will use public input to help select a Preferred Alternative(s) to advance to the next project phase.
In March 2021, the Lee County MPO in partnership with the City of Bonita Springs and the Village of Estero, commissioned a consultant team to begin the Study to analyze the long-term feasibility of a public multi-use trail within the Seminole Gulf Railway (SGLR) corridor south of Alico Road or alternatively in the adjacent surrounding areas. The Study is funded by a grant from the Florida Department of Transportation’s (FDOT) Sun Trail Program with local matches from the City of Bonita Springs and the Village of Estero.
The study area boundaries include Bonita Beach Road (south), Alico Road (north), US 41 (west) and I-75 (east). The proposed trail will pass through south Lee County into north Collier County through the City of Bonita Springs and the Village of Estero. Concept alternatives will identify right-of-way (ROW) impacts, security measures, maintenance procedures, and environmental impacts. The preliminary analysis evaluated trail connectivity, project readiness, service, and the user experience. The study also collected data on ROW, planning-level costs, rail-trail crossings, and existing utilities. The three alternatives include a rail-to-trail alignment, a rail-with-trail alignment, and a trail alignment adjacent to existing roadways.
For more information about the project and the proposed alternatives, please visit LeeCollierRailTrail.com Comments can be submitted via website or e-mail to info@LeeCollierRailTrail.com. Comments will be accepted until the end of October 2022. Hard copies of the project documents are available by contacting the MPO offices at 239-244-2220. The Rail Trail Newsletter is available at the following link –
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.

CANCELLED - Lee County Transportation Disadvantaged Local Coordinating Board (LCB) Meeting
2022-06-01 10:00 - 12:00
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This meeting has been cancelled.
The committee includes citizens and government, social service agency, and consumer representatives. It monitors the community transportation coordinator’s performance in providing transportation services to disadvantaged people.
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.

RIDE and WALK of SILENCE
2022-05-18 18:30 - 20:00
MAY 18, 2022
Bell Tower Mall — Meet in the Parking Lot 13499 S. Cleveland Ave – Ft. Myers, FL Meet 6:30 p.m. –
Ride Walk7:00 p.m.
Cyclists will ride in a silent procession at 10-12 miles per hour for approx. 8-10 miles to honor
those who have been killed or injured while cycling on public roadways. Riders are requested to
wear black armbands, or a red arm band if they have personally been injured in a cycling vs motor
vehicle accident. Non Caloosa Riders Bicycle Club members MUST sign a waiver which will be provided at the event. Pedestrians will walk in a silent procession for 1 mile. All Walk participants are encouraged to wear white or neon color shirts, bring a flashlight, if possible and wear comfortable/walking shoes.
WHY BE THERE:
To HONOR those who have been injured or killed.
To RAISE AWARENESS that we are here.
To ask that we all SHARE THE ROAD.
This event was covered by Wink TV. For the full story, click here.

CANCELLED - Traffic Management and Operations Committee (TMOC)
2022-05-11 10:00 - 12:00
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This meeting is cancelled.
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.

Celebrate Safe Kids Day!
2022-04-16 11:00 - 14:00

OLD US 41 (CR 887) PD&E STUDY WORKSHOP
2022-04-14 17:00 - 19:00
OLD 41 (CR 887) PD&E STUDY WORSHOP

District: One
Meeting Type: Workshop
Date: Thursday, April 14, 2022
Time: 5:00 pm to 7:00 pm
Location Name: Bonita Springs Recreation Center
Street Address: 26740 Pine Avenue
City: Bonita Springs
Purpose:
The Old 41 (County Road (CR) 887) PD&E Study is evaluating the widening of Old 41 up to four lanes from US 41 in Collier County to Bonita Beach Road in Lee County address existing congestion and projected travel demand as a result of area-wide growth. The workshop is being held to present information about the preliminary alternatives and provides the opportunity for the public to offer feedback.
All workshop materials will be available on the project website by April 7, 2022. A copy of these materials will also be displayed at the in-person workshop. The same material will be displayed at both the in-person workshop on April 14, 2022 and during the virtual meeting on April 19, 2022. You may choose any combination of the options provided to review the materials and to submit your comments. After reviewing the public workshop materials, and/or participating, you may submit comments in three different ways: 1) on the project website; 2) emailing the FDOT Project Manager, Steven Andrews at Steven.Andrews@dot.state.fl.us; or 3) mailing comments to Steven A. Andrews at FDOT District One, P.O. Box 1249, Bartow, FL 33831-1249. While comments about the project are accepted at any time, please note that comments must be received or postmarked by April 29, 2022, to be included in the public workshop record. A summary of the workshop comments and responses will be available on the website approximately 30 days following the close of the comment period.
FDOT solicits public participation without regard to race, color, national origin, age, sex, religion, disability, or family status. People who require special accommodations under the Americans with Disabilities Act or who require translation services (free of charge) should contact Cynthia Sykes, District One Title VI Coordinator, at (863) 519-2287, or email at Cynthia.Sykes@dot.state.fl.us at least seven days prior to the public hearing.
The environmental review, consultation, and other actions required by applicable federal environmental laws for this project are being, or have been, carried out by FDOT pursuant to 23 U.S.C. §327 and a Memorandum of Understanding dated December 14, 2016 and executed by the Federal Highway Administration and FDOT.

Project Web Site: http://www.swflroads.com/us41/cr887/
Primary Contact: Steven A. Andrews
Primary Phone: (863) 519-2270
Primary E-Mail: Steven.Andrews@dot.state.fl.us
Expires: 4/29/2022
