MPO amends TIP to shift Littleton Road design funding, adopts multimodal project priorities
May 15, 2026 | Lee County, Florida
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The Lee County MPO board approved an amendment to the Transportation Improvement Program that changes the funding source for the Littleton Road trail design to Transportation Alternatives funds and added FTA‑obligated projects to Appendix J at the FTA’s request.
Don (staff) explained the amendment and said the $627,000 of deobligated funds discussed earlier were removed from the FY 2026 packet at FDOT’s direction and will be reconsidered in the fall. “So this is the amendment to the transportation improvement program,” Don said, and noted the Littleton Road entry currently covers only design funding.
A board member asked whether changing the funding source affects the Littleton trail design; staff replied it does not—design work continues and only the funding source changed. The motion to amend the TIP (mover recorded in the transcript as “Bridal,” seconded by Commissioner Petroski) passed on roll call.
Staff also presented the draft multimodal priorities that will inform the development of the 2028–2032 work program. Ron (staff) described nine priority projects that cover bike‑ped improvements, low‑cost intersection changes and transit investments. He highlighted the Bonita Beach Road and Old 41 intersection improvement (including restriping to add an eastbound through lane and signal upgrades) and the San Carlos Boulevard sidewalk project (a proposed 6‑foot east‑side sidewalk and bus‑pad/shelter improvements). Ron noted right‑of‑way funding for the Kelly Road segment is funded (the highest phase funded) but construction funding typically follows in later years.
The board asked several funding and scheduling questions about large projects, including the Wilson Piggott Bridge; staff said the FY 28–29 entry indicates the start of construction and that construction is typically paid over multiple years even when shown in a single program year. Staff will return with more detailed timing information to the board and project managers.
Don (staff) explained the amendment and said the $627,000 of deobligated funds discussed earlier were removed from the FY 2026 packet at FDOT’s direction and will be reconsidered in the fall. “So this is the amendment to the transportation improvement program,” Don said, and noted the Littleton Road entry currently covers only design funding.
A board member asked whether changing the funding source affects the Littleton trail design; staff replied it does not—design work continues and only the funding source changed. The motion to amend the TIP (mover recorded in the transcript as “Bridal,” seconded by Commissioner Petroski) passed on roll call.
Staff also presented the draft multimodal priorities that will inform the development of the 2028–2032 work program. Ron (staff) described nine priority projects that cover bike‑ped improvements, low‑cost intersection changes and transit investments. He highlighted the Bonita Beach Road and Old 41 intersection improvement (including restriping to add an eastbound through lane and signal upgrades) and the San Carlos Boulevard sidewalk project (a proposed 6‑foot east‑side sidewalk and bus‑pad/shelter improvements). Ron noted right‑of‑way funding for the Kelly Road segment is funded (the highest phase funded) but construction funding typically follows in later years.
The board asked several funding and scheduling questions about large projects, including the Wilson Piggott Bridge; staff said the FY 28–29 entry indicates the start of construction and that construction is typically paid over multiple years even when shown in a single program year. Staff will return with more detailed timing information to the board and project managers.
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