26124251 - Florida Administrative Rules, Law, Code, Register

Florida Department of State and Division of Library and Information Services


Notice: 26124251
Notice of Meeting/Workshop Hearing

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	The Florida Department of Transportation, District One announces a public meeting to which all persons are invited.

DATE AND TIME:	Thursday, August 25, 2022. The in-person open house will begin at 5:00 p.m. The virtual meeting will begin at 6:00 p.m.

PLACE:	Virtually through a computer, tablet, or mobile device (visit fdot.cc/SR683-Intersection-Improvements to register), at the Selby Public Library – Jack J. Geldbart Auditorium, 1331 1st Street, Sarasota, FL 34236, or at swflroads.com/project/447872-1

Subject:	The Florida Department of Transportation (FDOT) invites you to a public meeting for the State Road (SR) 683 (US 301) from 12th Street to Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Way project on Thursday, August 25, 2022. The in-person open house will begin at 5:00 p.m. The virtual meeting will begin at 6:00 p.m. The project consists of implementing various improvements to four (4) intersections along SR 683 (US 301) in Sarasota County: 12th Street, 17th Street, 21st Street, and Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Way. Proposed improvements include adding signal heads, additional signage, and special emphasis crosswalks. Additional improvements include a proposed restricted crossing U-turn (RCUT) at the 21st Street intersection including Pedestrian Hybrid Beacons (PHB) on mast arm assemblies. The meeting is being held to present project information and provide an opportunity for the public to offer feedback. FDOT will accept written comments during and after the meeting. Comments submitted after the meeting may be sent to Phil Menke, Florida Department of Transportation, 801 North Broadway Avenue, Bartow, FL 33830, or emailed to Philip.Menke@dot.state.fl.us. The Department has three ways to participate in the public meeting: online through the live virtual event by registering at fdot.cc/SR683-Intersection-Improvements; by attending the live in-person event at the Selby Public Library – Jack J. Geldbart Auditorium, 1331 1st Street, Sarasota, FL 34236; or by viewing the materials online through the project website at swflroads.com/project/447872-1. All meeting materials will be available online by August 18, 2022. A copy of these materials will also be displayed at the in-person event. You may choose any combination of the options provided to review the materials and to submit your comments. For more information on all options to attend the upcoming public meeting, visit the project website or contact the project representative (listed below). FDOT is sending notices to all property owners and tenants within at least 300 feet on either side of the project and to public officials, regulatory agencies, organizations, and individuals interested in the project. FDOT encourages all interested people to attend and express their views regarding the project and information presented. FDOT solicits public participation without regard to race, color, national origin, age, sex, religion, disability, or family status. People who require special accommodations under the Americans with Disabilities Act or who require translation services (free of charge) should contact Cynthia Sykes, District One Title VI Coordinator, at (863) 519-2287, or email at Cynthia.Sykes@dot.state.fl.us at least seven days prior to the public meeting.


	A copy of the agenda may be obtained by contacting: Phil Menke at (863) 519-2803 or Philip.Menke@dot.state.fl.us

PRINT PUBLISH DATE:	8/15/2022 Vol. 48/158


REFERENCE MATERIALS:	No reference(s).

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