28887199 - Florida Administrative Rules, Law, Code, Register

Florida Department of State and Division of Library and Information Services


Notice: 28887199
Notice of Meeting/Workshop Hearing

Division:	QCAusa


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

DATE AND TIME:	IN PERSON: Tuesday, November 12, 2024 at 5 p.m., VIRTUAL: Thursday, November 14, 2024 at 11a.m.-1 p.m. and 5-7 p.m.

PLACE:	Manatee County Fairgrounds - Veterans Hall, 1402 14th Avenue West, Palmetto, FL 34221

Subject:	The Florida Department of Transportation (FDOT) invites you to a Public Meeting for the Bradenton-Palmetto Connector Alternative Corridor Evaluation (ACE) Study in Manatee County. The purpose of this project is to identify viable corridors connecting the cities of Bradenton and Palmetto across the Manatee River, improving capacity, safety, regional mobility, and multimodal connectivity for all users, including motorists, pedestrians, bicyclists, and transit riders. These corridors will enhance connectivity, address growing transportation demand, alleviate congestion, and support long-term regional needs. A Project Development and Environment (PD&E) study will further evaluate the recommended corridors. IN-PERSON OPTION: Tuesday, November 12, 2024 Anytime between 5 -7 p.m. Manatee County Fairgrounds - Veterans Hall 1402 14th Avenue West, Palmetto, FL 34221 This will include a looping video (no formal presentation) and the project team will be available for discussion. LIVE ONLINE OPTIONS: Thursday, November 14, 2024 There will be two online option times: Register in advance: https://register.gotowebinar.com/register/7848443082983452249 11:00 a.m. – 1:00 p.m. Register in advance: https://register.gotowebinar.com/register/6264489930544245595 5 - 7 p.m. These events will include a viewing of the project video and a live question-and-answer component with the project team. Please review the materials on project webpage before attending the virtual event https://www.swflroads.com/project/444843-1. Materials will be posted by Friday, November 8, 2024. The Bradenton-Palmetto Connector ACE Study public meeting is being conducted to share information about proposed corridor alternatives. The meeting will provide the opportunity for the public to ask questions and express their views about the project. The same materials will be displayed at both the online and in-person events. If you are unable to attend the meeting, comments can also be provided through the project webpage https://www.swflroads.com/project/444843-1 or by email michelle.rutishauser@dot.state.fl.us or mail FDOT District One, Attn: Jimmy Vilce 801 N. Broadway Avenue, MS 1-40, Bartow, FL 33830. While comments about the project are accepted at any time, they must be received or postmarked by Thursday, November 28, 2024, to be included in the formal record. Questions can be answered by calling the FDOT Project Manager Michelle Rutishauser at (813) 380-7121. The environmental review, consultation, and other actions required by applicable Federal environmental laws for this project are being, or have been, carried out by FDOT pursuant to 23 U.S.C. §327 and a Memorandum of Understanding dated May 26, 2022 and executed by FHWA and FDOT. This planning product may be adopted into the environmental review process, pursuant to Title 23 U.S.C. § 168, or the state project development process.


	A copy of the agenda may be obtained by contacting: Michelle Rutishauser, Project Manager Florida Department of Transportation michelle.rutishauser@dot.state.fl.us (813) 380-7121

PRINT PUBLISH DATE:	10/18/2024 Vol. 50/205


REFERENCE MATERIALS:	No reference(s).

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