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Traveling East Corkscrew Road. Is it Safer?

Traveling East Corkscrew Road Did the Phase I Widening Increase Safe Travels?Over the last ten years, housing off East Corkscrew Road (Ben Hill Griffin to Alico Road) has increased exponentially. This, in turn, resulted in increased traffic.by Mark Novitski,...
Corkscrew Road Wildlife Crossing Update

Corkscrew Road Wildlife Crossing Update

Work is planned to begin construction on a wildlife crossing across Corkscrew Road in October. It will be located approximately 1000 feet west of the entrance to Cypress Shadows Boulevard, which coincides with a regional flow-way that crosses under Corkscrew Road at...

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Florida Department of Transportation Annual Report

Florida Department of Transportation Annual Report

The Florida Department of Transportation has released it's Annual Report for 2020-2021. It details the initiatives undertaken by the department, which regulates roads, ports, and railways throughout the State. You can view the report...

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Insurance Discount Course for Senior Drivers

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...

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Bicycle Safety in the greater Estero area

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...

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The ECCL names Mark Ruset as Safety Council Co-Chair

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...

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Thank You Adopt a Highway Volunteers!

Thank You Adopt a Highway Volunteers!

It was a beautiful morning for volunteers to work their magic along Hwy 41 over the weekend. Many drivers, walkers, and bikers were honking and calling out “thank you,” which was very rewarding for the Adopt a Highway team organized by ECCL’s Julie Yellig. The...

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