Lee Commissioners approve contracts to build LeeTran Park and Ride in Lehigh Acre

Fort Myers, FL,– The Lee Board of County Commissioners voted Tuesday to award two contracts related to the construction of the LeeTran Park and Ride Transfer Station at 1121 Village Lakes Blvd. in Lehigh Acres, adjacent to the Lehigh Acres Community Park.

The Lehigh Acres population has grown significantly, creating a demand for additional transit services. The new Park and Ride facility will give residents the opportunity to commute comfortably to and from Lehigh neighborhoods and help reduce traffic on the roadways.

The new transfer station will include four bus bays, covered areas with benches, restrooms and ADA-compliant parking spaces. The facility will also have paved bus circulation with loading and unloading areas, custodial facilities and technology support space. Village Lakes Boulevard from Williams Avenue to the western property line will include sidewalks, drainage and other improvements to provide access to the new facility.

The Board voted to award:
• A $4.5 million contract to Vantage Construction Services, LLC. to construct the Park and Ride Transfer Station.
• A $268,500 contract to CIMA Engineering Corp. for construction engineering, and inspection services.

The project will be funded through the Federal Transit Administration (FTA) Grant Fund. The project is expected to be completed in early 2025.

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