30398168 - Florida Administrative Rules, Law, Code, Register

Florida Department of State and Division of Library and Information Services


Notice: 30398168
Notice of Meeting/Workshop Hearing

Division:	Consor North America


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

DATE AND TIME:	Tuesday, January 20, 2026, (Virtual), and Thursday, January 22, 2026 (In-person), at 5:30 p.m.

PLACE:	In-Person at Space Coast Convention Center at the Holiday Inn Express & Suites Cocoa and virtually on GoTo Webinar

Subject:	A public hearing will be held regarding the Project Development & Environment (PD&E) Study for State Road (S.R.) 524 from Friday Road (south) to Industry Road in Cocoa. (Financial Project Identification (FPID) No.: 437983-1) The purpose of this study is to evaluate alternatives to improve roadway capacity, safety, and enhance multi-modal opportunities, including bicycle and pedestrian facilities, while minimizing potential impacts to the natural and human environments. The hearing is being conducted as part of the PD&E Study to give interested persons an opportunity to express their views concerning the location, conceptual design, and social, economic, and environmental effects of the proposed improvements. In accordance with Section 335.188, Florida Statutes, this public hearing is also being held to provide the opportunity for public comment on the proposed access management reclassification for S.R. 524 from Friday Road (south) to Industry Road from Access Classes 3 and 4 to Access Classes 5 and 3, respectively, due to proposed changes from a non-restrictive to a restrictive median. FDOT encourages community involvement and is offering this public hearing in a hybrid format to provide more ways to participate. All attendees, regardless of which platform they choose, will receive the same information. Virtual Option: Interested persons may join over the Internet from a computer, tablet, or mobile device on Tuesday, January 20, 2026, at 5:30 p.m. For this option, advance registration is required by visiting https://attendee.gotowebinar.com/register/3540998539582115417. Once registered, participants will receive a confirmation email containing information about joining the hearing online. If using a mobile device, use the GoToWebinar app to be able to view the presentation and submit comments. The virtual hearing will begin at 5:30 p.m. as an open house to allow participants to view the hearing materials prior to the presentation. The presentation will begin promptly at 6 p.m., followed by a formal public comment period. If joining online, please allow adequate time to log in to view the presentation in its entirety. In-Person Option: Participants may attend in person by going to Space Coast Convention Center at the Holiday Inn Express & Suites Cocoa, 301 Tucker Lane, Cocoa, FL 32926 on Thursday, January 22, 2026, at 5:30 p.m. The in-person hearing location will open the doors at 5:30 p.m. to allow participants to view the hearing materials prior to the presentation. The presentation will begin promptly at 6 p.m., followed by a formal public comment period. If attending in person, please remember to follow all safety and sanitation guidelines. If you are feeling unwell, please consider attending the hearing virtually. If you are unable to attend the hearing, you can view all meeting materials, including the presentation, and provide comments through the project website at https://www.cflroads.com/project/437983-1. You may also contact the FDOT project manager directly at the phone number listed below. A copy of the draft project documents will be available for public review from Tuesday, December 30, 2025 to Monday, February 2, 2026, at the Catherine Schweinsberg Rood Central Library, 308 Forrest Avenue, Cocoa, FL, 32922 from 9 a.m. to 6 p.m. on Monday and Wednesday; from 9 a.m. to 8 p.m. on Tuesday and Thursday; from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. on Friday and Saturday; and on Sunday from 1 p.m. to 5 p.m., and on the project website. The library will be closed on January 1, 2026 and January 19, 2026. FDOT is sending notices to all property owners and tenants located within at least 300 feet on either side of the proposed alignment and to other public officials, regulatory agencies, organizations, and individuals interested in the project. The hearing will give participants an opportunity to provide input during the formal public comment period. While comments about the project are accepted at any time, persons wishing to submit written statements, in place of or in addition to oral statements, may do so at the hearing or by sending them to the FDOT Project Manager at the contact information provided below. All statements postmarked on or before Monday, February 2, 2026, will be included in the public hearing record. Public participation is solicited without regard to race, color, national origin, age, sex, religion, disability, or family status. Persons wishing to express their concerns relative to FDOT compliance with Title VI may do so by contacting Melissa McKinney, FDOT District Five Title VI Coordinator, at Melissa.McKinney@dot.state.fl.us.


	A copy of the agenda may be obtained by contacting: Not applicable.

PRINT PUBLISH DATE:	1/13/2026 Vol. 52/08


REFERENCE MATERIALS:	No reference(s).

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