26188465 - Florida Administrative Rules, Law, Code, Register

Florida Department of State and Division of Library and Information Services


Notice: 26188465
Notice of Meeting/Workshop Hearing

Division:	The Valerin Group, Inc.


Overview



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

DATE AND TIME:	Thursday, September 15, 2022. The in-person open house will begin at 5:00 p.m. and end at 7:00 p.m. The virtual meeting will begin at 6:00 p.m. and end at 7:00 p.m.

PLACE:	Virtually through a computer, tablet, or mobile device (visit fdot.cc/SR739-CaloosahatcheeRiver-to-N-of-SR78 to register), at the North Fort Myers Park and Recreation Center, 2000 North Recreation Park Way, North Fort Myers, FL 33903, or at swflroads.com/project/446293-1

Subject:	The Florida Department of Transportation (FDOT) invites you to a public meeting for the State Road (SR) 739 from the Caloosahatchee River to north of SR 78 project on Thursday, September 15, 2022. The in-person open house will begin at 5:00 p.m. The virtual meeting will begin at 6:00 p.m. This project consists of milling and resurfacing of the roadway as well as constructing a continuous raised median with bi-directional and full median openings. Two pedestrian hybrid beacons will be provided south of Pondella Road and at Mariana Avenue. Additional improvements include upgrading the traffic signal at Pondella Road; providing upgrades in accordance with the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA); and lighting, signing and pavement markings, and drainage improvements. 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 Zachary Tapp, Florida Department of Transportation, Southwest Area Office, 10041 Daniels Parkway, Fort Myers, FL 33913, or emailed to Zachary.Tapp@dot.state.fl.us. The Department has three ways to participate in the public meeting: online through the live virtual event from 6:00 p.m. to 7:00 p.m. by registering at fdot.cc/SR739-CaloosahatcheeRiver-to-N-of-SR78; by attending the live in-person event from 5:00 p.m. to 7:00 p.m. at the North Fort Myers Park and Recreation Center, 2000 North Recreation Park Way, North Fort Myers, FL 33903; or by viewing the materials online through the project website at swflroads.com/project/446293-1. All meeting materials will be available online by September 8, 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. While comments about the project are accepted at any time, please send your comments by September 26, 2022, to be included in the formal public meeting record. 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: Zachary Tapp at (239) 225-1988 or Zachary.Tapp@dot.state.fl.us

PRINT PUBLISH DATE:	9/2/2022 Vol. 48/172


REFERENCE MATERIALS:	No reference(s).

Under Florida law, E-mail addresses are public records. If you do not want your E-mail address released in response to a public records request, do not send electronic mail to this entity. Instead, contact this office by phone or in writing.

Overview