Bonita-Estero-Rail-to-Trail (BERT) Project
Sector: Mass Transit • Location: Bonita Springs, Florida, United States
Source: Naples Daily News
A 14.9-mile public pedestrian and biking trail planned for Southwest Florida, known as BERT, to be created via linear park from land owned by Seminole Gulf Railway. The project requires raising $82 million by March 2026 to purchase the land. The first phase covers 11.4 miles from Wiggins Pass Road in Collier County to Estero Parkway in Lee County, costing $70.4 million. The trail will connect to o
- Status
- Prospective
- Sector
- Mass Transit, Rail, Road, Government
- Location
- Bonita Springs, Florida, United States of America
- Updated
- 22 Jul 2026
- Source
- Naples Daily News
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Taiyo last update | 2026-07-22 |
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Description | A 14.9-mile public pedestrian and biking trail planned for Southwest Florida, known as BERT, to be created via linear park from land owned by Seminole Gulf Railway. The project requires raising $82 million by March 2026 to purchase the land. The first phase covers 11.4 miles from Wiggins Pass Road in Collier County to Estero Parkway in Lee County, costing $70.4 million. The trail will connect to other regional trails including Lee County's John Yarborough Trail and the Paradise Coast Trail. |
Original sector | Transportation |
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Country | United States of America (USA) |
State | Florida |
City | Bonita Springs |
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Source | Naples Daily News |
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Record type | Project |
Sector | Mass Transit, Rail, Road, Government |
Article published date | 2025-11-17 |
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