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Advisory board highlights Fowler Street, regional transit and micromobility in workshop priorities
Summary
Board members urged advocacy with FDOT and the MPO to accelerate Fowler Street projects, referenced a roughly $5,000,000 PD&E note, and discussed regional rail connections and micromobility as part of the plan update.
Board members said transportation items -- from a prioritized Fowler Street project to regional rail connections and growing micromobility use -- should be included in the advisory boards upcoming workshop with city staff.
One board member urged the board to "be the squeaky wheel" with FDOT and the MPO to move Fowler Street projects up the priority list and cited a planning/PD&E reference of about $5,000,000 for Fowler. Members also discussed the limits of current public transit and interest in better regional connections to Cape Coral, Naples and Punta Gorda, as well as local micro-mobility trends that should influence parking and right-of-way choices.
The board agreed to include Fowler Street advocacy and transportation coordination on a proposed workshop agenda in May or June so members can prepare questions and talking points for staff and external agencies.
