26824785 - Florida Administrative Rules, Law, Code, Register

Florida Department of State and Division of Library and Information Services


Notice: 26824785
Notice of Meeting/Workshop Hearing

Division:	The Valerin Group, Inc.


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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, March 9, 2023. 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/SR78-Evalena-to-New-Post 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/447875-1

Subject:	The Florida Department of Transportation (FDOT) invites you to the State Road (SR) 78 from Evalena Lane to New Post Road Public Meeting on Thursday, March 9, 2023. The in-person open house will begin at 5:00 p.m. The virtual meeting will begin at 6:00 p.m. The purpose of this project is to provide access management improvements along SR 78 with the intent of enhancing traffic flow and reducing crashes. Changes include converting the two-way left turn lanes along SR 78 to full median and directional turn lanes. Signing and pavement markings will be updated as well. This public meeting is being held to present information about the proposed design and gather public input. FDOT will accept written comments during and after the meeting. Comments submitted after the meeting may be sent to Chris Speese, Florida Department of Transportation, Southwest Area Office, 10041 Daniels Parkway, Fort Myers, FL 33913, or emailed to Christopher.Speese@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/SR78-Evalena-to-New-Post; 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/447875-1. All meeting materials will be available online by March 2, 2023. 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 March 20, 2023, 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: Chris Speese at (239) 225-1973 or Christopher.Speese@dot.state.fl.us

PRINT PUBLISH DATE:	2/27/2023 Vol. 49/39


REFERENCE MATERIALS:	No reference(s).

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