24081819 - Florida Administrative Rules, Law, Code, Register

Florida Department of State and Division of Library and Information Services


Notice: 24081819
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:	Wednesday, January 27, 2021) at 5:30 p.m.

PLACE:	Virtually on GoTo Webinar; By phone at 1-866-952-8437 with passcode 468-623-720; In-Person at the Southeastern Livestock Pavilion Auditorium

Subject:	A hybrid public hearing will be held regarding project plans on U.S. 301/U.S. 441 from NW 20th Street to the U.S. 301/U.S. 441 interchange. (Financial Project Identification No.: 441136-1). The purpose of this project is to increase traffic efficiency and enhance safety in the corridor between NW 20th Street and S.R. 326 and to extend the life of the existing roadway by repaving the roadway from NW 20th Street to the U.S. 301/U.S. 441 interchange. The proposed improvements include median modifications from NW 20th Street to S.R. 326 that will convert full median openings to bi-directional medians in some locations and close median openings in other locations. The project also will add or extend some left-turn lanes and add bicycle through lanes at some intersections. The public hearing is being held to present information and receive community feedback. The Department is offering multiple ways for the community to participate in the hearing. All participants, regardless of platform they choose, will participate in the same live hearing. Virtual Option: Interested persons may join the Virtual Public Hearing (VPH) from a computer, tablet or mobile device. A VPH is a free live presentation or webinar over the internet. For this option, advance registration is required by visiting the link below. Once registered, participants will receive a confirmation email containing information about joining the hearing online. Please note, Internet Explorer cannot be used to register or attend this webinar. http://fdot.cc/441-virtual Phone Option (Listen Only): Participants may join the hearing in listen-only mode by dialing 1-866-952-8437 and entering the passcode 468-623-720 when prompted. Callers may submit comments directly to the project manager by using the contact information listed at the end of this letter. In-Person Option: Participants may attend in person by going to the Southeastern Livestock Pavilion Auditorium, 2232 NE Jacksonville Rd, Ocala, FL 34470. The Department requests advance registration for this option to ensure all attendees are accommodated safely and according to social distancing guidelines. To register for the in-person option, please contact the FDOT Project Manager Megan Owens by phone at 386-943-5140, by email at Megan.Owens@dot.state.fl.us, or U.S. mail at Florida Department of Transportation, 719 S. Woodland Boulevard, MS 542, DeLand, Florida 32720. Attendees will be asked to follow all safety and sanitation guidelines as well as adhere to any local ordinances. Persons who are not feeling well should not attend the in-person hearing. All hearing materials, including the presentation, will be available on the project website at www.cflroads.com/project/441136-1 prior to the hearing. Also, a recording of the hearing will be available on the website within a week following the hearing. FDOT is sending notices to all property owners, business owners, interested persons and organizations to provide the opportunity to give comments to FDOT regarding U.S. 301/U.S. 441 Median Modifications and Resurfacing. The hearing gives everyone an opportunity to express their views about the proposed modifications. While comments about the project are accepted at any time, please send your comments by February 8, to be included in the records for this public hearing. 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. Persons who require accommodations under the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) or persons who require translation services (free of charge) should contact Eric Trull, at 407-569-8993 or eric@valerin-group.com at least seven (7) days prior to the hearing. 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).


	A copy of the agenda may be obtained by contacting:

PRINT PUBLISH DATE:	1/20/2021 Vol. 47/12


REFERENCE MATERIALS:	No reference(s).

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