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Bonita Springs council authorizes $35 million bond referendum for Bonita Estero Rail Trail
Summary
Bonita Springs City Council voted to place a bond referendum on the Aug. 18 ballot authorizing up to $35 million in general-obligation bonds, with a 30-year maximum term, to acquire the inactive Bonita railroad corridor and begin planning and phased construction of the Bonita Estero Rail Trail.
Bonita Springs City Council voted to place a ballot question on the Aug. 18, 2026, ballot authorizing the city to issue up to $35 million in general‑obligation bonds, maturing within 30 years, to acquire the inactive railroad corridor and fund planning and eventual construction of the Bonita Estero Rail Trail.
Supporters at the meeting said the trail would stitch together neighborhoods, improve downtown activation and address safety concerns. Kyle Moran, a longtime resident, told the council the measure is affordable for homeowners: “this will cost less than $50 per year for the average home. That’s $4 a month.” Deb Orton, president of Friends of BERT, urged the…
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