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The Lee County Emergency Operations Center has authorized LeeTran to operate bus service on four evacuation routes, taking residents to four local shelters, from 3 p.m. until 10 p.m. on Monday, Aug. 18. Regular bus service will not operate on Tuesday, Aug. 19. Click here for more information. Solicitation for Grant Applications Federal funding for the JARC (Job Access/Reverse Commute) and New Freedom programs is available to qualified agencies in Lee County. Click here to download the application form. The Locally Coordinated Human Services Transportation Plan, which provides further background and details on the two programs, can be downloaded here. Transportation Study for "Ding" Darling Refuge LeeTran has partnered with the J.N. "Ding" Darling National Wildlife Refuge and the City of Sanibel to conduct a transportation study to improve visitor mobility while reducing congestion. Click here to visit the project's website. Commission Approves Fare Increase The Lee County Commission approved LeeTran's fare increase. This will go into effect on Oct. 1, 2008. Click here for more information. LeeTran Seeks Land for New Facility Click here for the April 2008 newsletter describing LeeTran's efforts to identify and purchase land to build a new administration and maintenance facility. About LeeTran LeeTran is operated under the authority of Lee County Government and the Lee County Board of Commissioners. LeeTran operates 18 fixed bus routes which last year provided more than 3 million rides to residents and visitors. In addition, LeeTran provides a "Park and Ride" trolley service to and from Fort Myers Beach. LeeTran also operates Passport, an ADA paratransit service for disabled citizens who are not able to use the fixed route system. Passport service is available along the same corridors served by regular buses. Public transit services are available Monday through Saturday, from 5:00 a.m. to 9:45 p.m., with limited Sunday service on some routes. Please click on "Routes & Schedules" for more detailed information LeeTran |
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