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The regional transportation system will be an integral component of the future overall regional quality of life. A non-fragmented, coordinated planning approach to regional transportation issues will result in an efficient regional transportation system. A number of strategies can be employed that will help maximize the benefits of an effective transportation system at a variety of levels. For example, coordinated land use and transportation planning can help promote compact development patterns that support public transportation systems. Public transportation systems that effectively meet the travel demand help increase auto occupancy rates and reduce the number of single occupant automobiles. In addition to land use planning that promotes public transit and other steps for effective transit planning, traffic congestion can be alleviated through strategies other than highway construction, such as travel demand management strategies, use of new technologies, and coordinated intergovernmental planning.
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Lee County Metropolitan Planning Organization (MPO) >>
The MPO is responsible for conducting a continuing, cooperative, and comprehensive transportation planning process for all of Lee County. It must plan for the movement of both people and goods within the county by all modes of travel--including highways, public transportation, bicycles, and foot. It also plans for the connections (such as airports, seaports, or bus, railroad, and pipeline terminals) linking these modes or tying us to the rest of the world.
Transportation Disadvantaged >>
The transportation disadvantaged program ensures the availability of safe, efficient, cost-effective and quality transportation services for the transportation disadvantaged. The transportation disadvantaged include individuals who because of physical or mental disability, income status or age, are unable to transport themselves or to purchase transportation and therefore are dependant upon others to obtain access to health care, employment, education, shopping, social activities, or other life-sustaining activities. Services are also extended to include the disabled, high-risk or at-risk children.
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Fort Myers FL 33901 
