Current Projects
New LeeTran Facility
LeeTran has purchased a parcel of land on Evans Avenue in the City of Fort Myers on which to construct a new headquarters facility.
The 23-acre site is located on the east side of Evans Avenue between Moreno Avenue and Welch Street and will be adjacent to the proposed Metro Parkway Extension. The new facility will house administration, operations and maintenance buildings and allow LeeTran to house all of its employees in one location with enough parking to accommodate moderate growth to the system as projected in its long-range transportation plan.
AECOM Technical Services was retained to provide design and engineering services for the new facility. Mills Gilbane was retained to provide construction management. The project is estimated to be completed in 30 months.
LeeTran's current site of 4.5 acres is inadequate to meet current needs, requiring that additional space be leased for both offices and vehicle parking. There is no opportunity for expansion of its current site.
The majority of funding for the project will come from federal and state grants.
For more information, please call 239-533-0323 or email: jhaley@leegov.com.
Edison Mall Transfer Station
Construction was completed in January on a permanent transfer station at Edison Mall. The building has eight bus bays, plenty of covered seating, rest rooms, and is WiFi equipped. It is located on the southeast corner of Edison Mall's property.
Progress Continues on Bus Shelter Project
In the past year, LeeTran has installed 33 new bus shelters, with 7 more in varying stages of completion. Most are located along U.S. 41 and Palm Beach Boulevard, sites selected based on the number of people boarding or the need to upgrade their accessibility. All shelters have solar lighting, trash receptacles and bike racks.
A list of 35 additional locations has been made and LeeTran is seeking funding to continue the construction.
Transportation Planning for the J.N. "Ding" Darling Wildlife Refuge
LeeTran, in cooperation with its partners, the J.N. “Ding” Darling National Wildlife Refuge and the City of Sanibel, Florida, has been awarded two grants through the Federal Transit Administration under the Alternative Transportation in Parks and Public Lands Program (ATPPL). The program is designed to assist national parks and public lands (including wildlife refuges) in managing their visitation, while meeting the primary goal of providing sanctuary habitats for various wildlife. The goals of the ATPPL program are to:
- Conserve natural, historical, and cultural resources
- Reduce congestion and pollution
- Improve visitor mobility and accessibility
- Enhance the visitor experience
As one of the most visited refuges in the system, the J.N. “Ding” Darling National Wildlife Refuge experiences high traffic volumes. This study is designed to explore appropriate and environmentally sensitive solutions for managing the volume of visitors and their transportation needs in order to achieve an appropriate balance between an enjoyable visitor experience and the potential resultant disturbance of wildlife.
After an in-depth study of the possible alternatives that could be employed to reduce traffic flow within and to the refuge, and a series of public outreach initiatives, the steering committee is preparing its final recommendations. Interested parties may review the recommendations and provide input at an open house on March 29. Click here for details.
For further background information, visit the project's website, www.dingdarlingtransportation.com.