According to Lee County LeeTran service statistics, LeeTran buses transport approximately three million people per year, traveling a total of roughly 16 million miles. The county's 2022 fare revenue report showed that passengers paid around 2.5 million dollars in fares.
LeeTran will begin offering free trolley service to passengers traveling through downtown Fort Myers and connecting downtown to North Fort Myers on November 16th.
The Blue Line route loops from the Oasis Condominiums to West First Street and McGregor Boulevard along First Street, then to Rosa Parks Transportation Center, Fowler Street and Second Street.
The Gold Line connects North Fort Myers to downtown Fort Myers.
LeeTran will also resume the free beach tram on Fort Myers Beach, November 16. The free tram runs every 35 minutes, 7 days a week from Fort Myers Beach Public Library to Bowditch Point Park.
The tram service starts at 9:30 AM daily at the Fort Myers Beach Public Library and ends at approximately 10:35 PM, with the last tram leaving Bowditch Point Park.
Routes 40, 50,130, and 140 will experience slight changes to their associated schedules.
Additional information about LeeTran operations, schedules, and more can be found at RideLeeTran.com.
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