Live updates from Maryann Batlle

Major focus of the study was how to alleviate congestion at Bonita Beach Rd. and U.S. 41 intersection.

by PatJRiley via twitter retweeted by maryannbatlle 1/20/2016 4:30:01 PM

As we talk bike paths in Estero, Bonita Springs is grappling with its own data ... twitter.com/PatJRiley/stat…

by maryannbatlle via twitter 1/20/2016 4:29:57 PM

#SWFL New crossings are suggested at certain points on U.S. 41 and on Three Oaks Pkwy., per FGCU team

by maryannbatlle via twitter 1/20/2016 4:18:09 PM

#SWFL Pedestrian islands are another suggestion at some major intersections, including US 41 and Corkscrew Road

by maryannbatlle via twitter 1/20/2016 4:17:01 PM

#SWFL FGCU team recommends Estero fill sidewalk gaps on River Ranch Road to protect safety of @EsteroHS students

by maryannbatlle via twitter 1/20/2016 4:14:57 PM

#SWFL FGCU team recommends sidewalks on both sides of Estero Parkway

by maryannbatlle via twitter 1/20/2016 4:14:12 PM

#SWFL Sidewalks: It's very inconsistent on Estero Parkway, says FGCU Team

by maryannbatlle via twitter 1/20/2016 4:08:23 PM

#SWFL FGCU team marked on a map where sidewalks exist — not whether design is good — to identify gaps

by maryannbatlle via twitter 1/20/2016 4:07:36 PM

#SWFL About 12 percent of lane miles of total roads need immediate attn, says FGCU team, adding that's good news

by maryannbatlle via twitter 1/20/2016 4:06:11 PM

#SWFL Overall, Estero's pavement conditions are very good, says FGCU team.

by maryannbatlle via twitter 1/20/2016 4:02:29 PM

Bonita now has a green website, says City Planner Jennifer Duffala Hagan. You can find it here: cityofbonitasprings.org/government/gre…

by PatJRiley via twitter retweeted by maryannbatlle 1/20/2016 4:00:40 PM

#SWFL FGCU team: Poinciana Avenue (off of Broadway) has potholes ...

by maryannbatlle via twitter 1/20/2016 3:57:13 PM

#SWFL FGCU team: Estero Parkway has very thin pavement layer, the road is not flush with curb

by maryannbatlle via twitter 1/20/2016 3:56:27 PM

#SWFL The review looks at the gaps in Estero's infrastructure and offers recommendations

by maryannbatlle via twitter 1/20/2016 3:43:34 PM

#SWFL The review was of Estero's infrastructure and facilities (pavement, pedestrian, biking, landscaping)

by maryannbatlle via twitter 1/20/2016 3:42:56 PM

#SWFL Presentation outline to go over process & recommendations

by maryannbatlle via twitter 1/20/2016 3:42:14 PM

#SWFL FGCU students have participated in this study -- some of them are here. Smiles from the village council as the students are intro'ed.

by maryannbatlle via twitter 1/20/2016 3:41:30 PM

#SWFL On that note: Estero is getting an update on its infrastructure from a team from FGCU

by maryannbatlle via twitter 1/20/2016 3:39:19 PM

#SWFL "Mayors across the U.S. say they worry about their cities' aging infrastructure," reports @AP bigstory.ap.org/article/160f42…

by maryannbatlle via twitter 1/20/2016 3:38:19 PM

#SWFL Village Atty Saunders update on fracking regulation bills in State Legislature: Will be modified some but likely will be pre-emptive

by maryannbatlle via twitter 1/20/2016 3:34:29 PM

#SWFL Village Attorney Saunders said he contacted USPS and it said anyone who lives in Estero can write Estero on envelopes.

by maryannbatlle via twitter 1/20/2016 3:32:53 PM

#SWFL Village lawyer -- Estero residents can write "Estero" on their envelopes; 34134 had been left out ...

by maryannbatlle via twitter 1/20/2016 3:32:09 PM

#SWFL "You can sit and listen, but you gotta hear and act upon it," says Councilor Katy Errington -- wants council to give folks more notice

by maryannbatlle via twitter 1/20/2016 3:30:09 PM

#SWFL "We need to push to complete this project," said Vice Mayor Levitan. "I would ask that you be a little patient with me."

by maryannbatlle via twitter 1/20/2016 3:26:27 PM

#SWFL We knew there were going to be delays, and we told developers we would hold them in the queue, says Vice Mayor Levitan

by maryannbatlle via twitter 1/20/2016 3:23:54 PM

#SWFL Developers want concurrent approvals as state reviews Estero's comp plan, too, says Vice Mayor Levitan

by maryannbatlle via twitter 1/20/2016 3:22:50 PM

#SWFL Vice Mayor Levitan said the goal is to have a draft village center plan by the end of Feb./early March.

by maryannbatlle via twitter 1/20/2016 3:21:10 PM

#SWFL Estero Council OKs village manager's pursuit of a separate and immediate traffic analysis of Coconut Road

by maryannbatlle via twitter 1/20/2016 3:18:44 PM

#TeamLee twitter.com/ndn/status/689…

by maryannbatlle via twitter 1/20/2016 3:17:28 PM

#SWFL We have a short-term issue on Coconut Road and a longer term issue in the village as a whole, says Estero Manager Sarkozy

by maryannbatlle via twitter 1/20/2016 3:16:03 PM

#SWFL Village Manager Sarkozy is giving an update on possible traffic study on Coconut Road

by maryannbatlle via twitter 1/20/2016 3:15:20 PM

#SWFL Estero's council delays the first reading of this rezoning ordinance: estero-fl.gov/wp-content/upl… Vice Mayor Levitan wants more info first

by maryannbatlle via twitter 1/20/2016 3:14:18 PM

#SWFL We're back here in Estero -- two items on this agenda, which you can find here: estero-fl.gov/wp-content/upl…

by maryannbatlle via twitter 1/20/2016 3:05:27 PM

#SWFL Next meeting begins at 10 a.m., as advertised. We're ahead on time, so we've taken a break until then.

by maryannbatlle via twitter 1/20/2016 2:45:26 PM

#SWFL Big step today, but don't expect shovels in the ground immediately. The project still has to undergo Design Review Board scrutiny.

by maryannbatlle via twitter 1/20/2016 2:44:38 PM

#SWFL Estero's village council unanimously approves re-zoning of Sandy Lane property to allow retirement community

by maryannbatlle via twitter 1/20/2016 2:42:13 PM

#SWFL Vice Mayor Levitan: The density is in the suburban land use category, so I'm comfortable with moving this one forward

by maryannbatlle via twitter 1/20/2016 2:28:35 PM

#SWFL Vice Mayor Levitan: This is the only project in the entire Zoning in Progress area that did not require comp plan amendment

by maryannbatlle via twitter 1/20/2016 2:27:55 PM

#SWFL Vice Mayor Levitan: Our tax revenue is set by the law of Florida; inappropriate to talk about tax exemptions during a zoning decision.

by maryannbatlle via twitter 1/20/2016 2:27:13 PM

#SWFL Developer's land use lawyer says on the record that they project will work with the Design Review Board

by maryannbatlle via twitter 1/20/2016 2:19:40 PM

#SWFL Developer's land use lawyer commits to sending certified mail notices to homeowners at Estates at Estero River to get feedback.

by maryannbatlle via twitter 1/20/2016 2:18:40 PM

#SWFL Developer's land use lawyer assures village council the project would add hundreds of trees and have plenty of buffering.

by maryannbatlle via twitter 1/20/2016 2:17:40 PM

Estero residents living on Coconut Road have given these high rises a thumbs down too ... twitter.com/PatJRiley/stat…

by maryannbatlle via twitter 1/20/2016 2:15:20 PM

#SWFL Also, today south Lee is very busy. @PatJRiley is covering a meeting in Bonita Springs as we speak. Follow him for updates.

by maryannbatlle via twitter 1/20/2016 2:14:26 PM