The Southwest Florida Expressway Authority (SWFEA) was created in 2005 by the Florida Legislature with the sole purpose of advancing construction of additional (tolled) lanes on I-75 in Collier and Lee Counties. Two separate traffic studies indicate that by 2015, between Immokalee Road and Colonial Boulevard, I-75 will experience Levels of Service E & F which are below the regionally adopted Levels of Service for I-75. This means motorists will travel at speeds well below the posted speed limits and experience frequent "stop and go" traffic. The situation will continue to deteriorate over time. Conventional State and Federal funding sources will not be available through at least 2030 to widen I-75 beyond the currently planned expansion to 6 lanes. Unless some alternative funding source such as tolls is used, Southwest Florida motorists will experience unacceptable congestion and delays on I-75 for at least two decades. Please visit the Express Toll Lanes Concept web page to learn about the proposal to advance the 10 - laning of I-75 in Lee and Collier Counties. To learn more about the SWFEA or obtain meeting agendas and minutes, please visit the SWFEA web page.