LeeTran Infrastructure Projects
LeeTran Bus Stop Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) Improvement Project
LeeTran launched a four-phase Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) compliance initiative, hiring a consultant to complete the first two phases. From June 2021 to August 2022, the consultant mapped and assessed all transit infrastructure. Following this, phase two delivered a prioritized, system-wide ADA Transition Plan based on passenger volume, physical accessibility and Title VI demographic data.
While several LeeTran bus stops already meet ADA-compliance, with some improved over the past four years, LeeTran is actively upgrading all remaining stops to meet compliance by pairing dedicated annual funding with a phased rollout. Phase 3 (Design) is complete for the initial batch, with Phase 4 (Construction) beginning in the coming months, ensuring continuous progress toward total accessibility.
Actual reports may be provided upon request.
City of Fort Myers Community Redevelopment Agency (CRA) 12 Bus Stop Shelter Project
The City of Fort Myers Community Redevelopment Agency (CRA) and LeeTran are partnering to purchase and install 12 new shelters at bus stops within CRA zone areas. This initiative ensures full ADA compliance across all 12 locations. A design and engineering firm will be onboard in June 2026, and construction and shelter installations will follow immediately, targeting an April 2027 completion. This effort directly aligns and builds upon our ongoing Bus Stop ADA Improvements.
LeeTran Electric Buses
Electric buses provide sustainable, zero-emission public transportation that improves urban air quality, reduces greenhouse gases, and lowers long-term operational costs. They replace traditional diesel or internal combustion engines to benefit both the environment and passenger comfort.
LeeTran expects delivery of two new electric buses by the end of the year. While permanent charging infrastructure is currently in design and scheduled for completion in February 2027, a portable charging system will be installed upon delivery. This portable unit ensures the buses can operate immediately and will serve as a permanent backup system.