28734230 - Florida Administrative Rules, Law, Code, Register

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Notice: 28734230
Notice of Meeting/Workshop Hearing

Department:	DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION


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	The Florida Department of Transportation, District 2 announces a hearing to which all persons are invited.

DATE AND TIME:	Virtual: September 24, 2024; Open House: 5:30 pm to 6:00 p.m. Presentation & Public Comment Period: 6:00 pm In-Person: September 26, 2024; Open House: 4:30 pm to 6:30 pm, Presentation & Public Comment Period: 6:30 pm

PLACE:	Virtual: Register - www.nflroads.com/vph via a computer, tablet or smartphone In-Person: Hilton Garden Inn Jacksonville Airport, Meeting Room: Concourse A&B located at 13503 Ranch Road, Jacksonville, Florida 32218

Subject:	The Florida Department of Transportation (FDOT) District Two invites you to the US 17 (SR 5/Main Street) Subsequent Public Hearing (Financial Management No. 209411-8) to discuss the proposed improvements for US 17 from south of New Berlin Road to Airport Center Drive in Duval County, Florida. The purpose of the Subsequent Public Hearing is to discuss the changes that have taken place to US 17 during the Design Phase and provide an opportunity for the public to express their opinions and concerns regarding the location, conceptual design, social, economic, and environmental effects of the proposed improvements. The project proposes to widen US 17 to improve traffic operations and enhance safety by providing pedestrian facilities. For your convenience, there are several options to participate in the Public Hearing, including a virtual/online option and an in-person option. All participants, regardless of the platform they choose, will receive the same information about the proposed project. All comments received in-person, virtually, or electronically will be given equal consideration. Persons wishing to submit written comments may do so at the Hearing or mail/email them to the address provided below no later than October 7, 2024, to be included in the official Public Hearing record. As of September 3, 2024, draft project documents and other information will be available for public review at the Highlands Regional Library, located at 1826 Dunn Avenue, Jacksonville, Florida 32218, and at the FDOT District Two - Jacksonville Urban Office, located at 2198 Edison Avenue, Jacksonville, Florida 32204, as well as on the project website at www.nflroads.com/US17. The environmental review, consultation, and other actions required by applicable federal environmental laws for this project are being, or have been, carried-out by the Florida Department of Transportation (FDOT) pursuant to 23 U.S.C. § 327 and a Memorandum of Understanding dated May 26, 2022, and executed by the Federal Highway Administration and FDOT. Public participation is solicited without regard to race, color, national origin, age, sex, religion, disability, or family status. Persons who require special accommodations under the Americans with Disabilities Act or persons who require translation services (free of charge) should contact Michael A. Brock, PE at (386) 961-7707 at least seven (7) days prior to the Hearing.


	A copy of the agenda may be obtained by contacting: Michael A. Brock, PE, Project Manager, Florida Department of Transportation, 1109 S Marion Avenue, Lake City, FL 32025 Phone: (386) 961-7707, Email: Michael.Brock@dot.state.fl.us

PRINT PUBLISH DATE:	9/17/2024 Vol. 50/182


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