It has come to the Engage Estero management team's attention that many residents who travel along East Corkscrew Road are extremely concerned about the potential dangers posed by the road works taking place along various stretches of the road. These concerns...
Transportation Articles
How you can impact development in greater Estero
How You Can Impact the Future of Greater Estero Development | Traffic | PlanningEngage Estero, an all-volunteer,...
Development and Transportation: GECR Quarter 3, 2022
Development and Transportation The ECCL is pleased to provide the 3rd quarter’s Greater Estero Community Report (GECR)...
Bicycle Safety Refresher
Bicycle Safety A refresher for residents. (Written by Jodi Walborn, Co-Lead for Worksites and Policy, Blue...
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...
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)...
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...
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...
Be Safe During Spring 2021 Construction of Widening Corkscrew Rd
By Mark Novitski, ECCL As we prepare ourselves for the next 5 years of construction on Corkscrew Rd between Ben Hill Griffin and Alico Rd., there are a few items to keep in mind: Road detours and uneven pavement require more attention and slower speeds Workers and...
Off to a Great Start!
The ECCL support of the “Adopt a Highway” initiative headed by Julie Yellig and her team of volunteers started the cleanup of Hwy 41 over the weekend (October 24). The ECCL is working with the Florida Department of Transportation (FDOT) to help clean an approximate...
The ECCL Has Adopted a Highway
Help Us Keep Estero Looking Beautiful The ECCL (as the adopting organization) is working with the Florida Department of Transportation (FDOT) to recruit and coordinate groups of volunteers to help clean an approximate four-mile section of Tamiami Trail. Including both...
Traffic on East Corkscrew Rd.
Ever wonder why the traffic seems to be getting worse on Corkscrew Rd east of Ben Hill Griffin? The below chart identifies the current homes built and occupied, and the potential homes to be built in the next 5 years. The Phase I expansion/widening of Corkscrew Rd...
Transportation Planning Acronyms You Should Know
MPO, TIP, TMA, & CIP Introduction Planning for the Village of Estero is one of the municipality’s primary overriding governing functions. It provides the framework for the development of the community and the management of land use and other resources. “Strategic...