22399063 - Florida Administrative Rules, Law, Code, Register

Florida Department of State and Division of Library and Information Services


Notice: 22399063
Notice of Meeting/Workshop Hearing

Division:	The Valerin Group, Inc.


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	The Florida Department of Transportation (FDOT) announces a hearing to which all persons are invited.

DATE AND TIME:	Thursday, October 10, 2019, Open House 5 p.m., Presentation 6 p.m.

PLACE:	Rosen JCC Event Center 11184 S. Apopka-Vineland Road Orlando, FL 32836

Subject:	Apopka-Vineland Road (S.R. 535) Safety Improvements Financial Project Identification (FPID) No.: 439237-1 The Florida Department of Transportation (FDOT) will hold a public hearing about proposed plans to improve safety on Apopka-Vineland Road (State Road (S.R.) 535) between Lake Bryan Beach Boulevard and Vineland Avenue. Proposed improvements include: •Installing mast arms, traffic signals, crosswalks and pedestrian signals at the intersections of Apopka-Vineland Road with Vistana Drive, Vistana Center Drive, Meadow Creek Drive, and at the Chick-Fil-A entrance; •Modifying intersections to restrict the incoming and outgoing side streets on Apopka-Vineland Road (S.R. 535) to right turn movements only (left turn movements will be allowed downstream via U-turns at signalized intersections); •Resurfacing; •Closing existing sidewalk gaps; •Adding transit stop boarding areas with concrete landing pads; •Upgrading signage and pavement markings; •Adding bicycle lanes; •Enhancing pedestrian features to comply with current Americans with Disabilities Act requirements; and •Installing lighting. The public hearing will be Thursday, October 10, 2019, at the Rosen JCC Event Center, 11184 S. Apopka-Vineland Road, Orlando, FL 32836. The hearing will begin as an informational open house at 5 p.m. where videos, virtual reality devices, displays and other project information will be available for review. Staff also will be available to discuss the project and answer questions. A presentation will begin at 6 p.m., followed by public comments. A court reporter will be present to record proceedings and assist with comments, as part of the project record. Written comments can be submitted at the hearing, sent by mail to Megan Owens, Florida Department of Transportation, 719 S. Woodland Boulevard M.S. 542, DeLand, FL 32720; or emailed to Megan.Owens@dot.state.fl.us no later than Monday, October 21, 2019. All written and oral comments will become part of the project’s public record. Persons with disabilities who require accommodations under the Americans with Disabilities Act, or persons who require translation services (free of charge), should contact Megan Owens by phone at 386-943-5140, or via email at Megan.Owens@dot.state.fl.us, at least seven (7) days prior to the meeting. If you are hearing or speech impaired, please contact us by using the Florida Relay Service, 1-800-955-8771 (TDD) or 1-800-955-8770 (Voice). Public participation is solicited without regard to race, color, national origin, age, sex, religion, disability or family status. Persons wishing to express their concerns relative to FDOT compliance with Title VI may do so by contacting Jennifer Smith, FDOT District Five Title VI Coordinator, at Jennifer.Smith2@dot.state.fl.us. For more information, please contact the FDOT Project Manager Megan Owens at 386-943-5140, or email Megan.Owens@dot.state.fl.us. Project information is also available online at www.CFLRoads.com. Just search by the FPID number 439237-1.


	A copy of the agenda may be obtained by contacting: No agenda.

PRINT PUBLISH DATE:	10/3/2019 Vol. 45/193


REFERENCE MATERIALS:	No reference(s).

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