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Technical Review and Award Committee Meetings
District: One
Meeting Type: Meeting
Location Name: Florida Department of Transportation, District One Office
Street Address: 801 North Broadway Avenue
City: Bartow


SR 544 (Lucerne Park Road) PD&E Study Public Hearing (FPID 440273-1)
District: One
Meeting Type: Hearing
Date: Thursday, January 30, 2025
Time: 5:00 pm to N/A
Location Name: Polk State College, Winter Haven Student Center
Street Address: 999 Ave H NE, Winter Haven, FL 33881
City: Winter Haven
Purpose: The Florida Department of Transportation (FDOT) invites you to a public hearing for the SR 544 (Lucerne Park Road) Project Development & Environment (PD&E) Study from Martin Luther King Boulevard to SR 17 in Polk County on Thursday, January 30, 2025. Participate in the January 30, 2025 hearing: IN-PERSON OPTION: Polk State College, Winter Haven Student Center 999 Ave H NE, Winter Haven, FL 33881 Anytime between 5 – 6 p.m. Open house 6 p.m. Formal presentation and testimony begins. LIVE ONLINE OPTION: Register in advance: https://tinyurl.com/SR544PublicHearingRegistration 5:45 p.m. Overview for how to submit comment 6 p.m. Formal presentation and comment This event will include a livestream of the in-person presentation and a comment portion. Please review the materials on project webpage before attending the virtual event (https://www.swflroads.com/project/440273-1). Materials will be posted by January 23. This hearing is being conducted to present the preferred alternative and all analysis to date, as well as 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. Project documents will be available for public viewing January 9 to February 10, 2025, at the Winter Haven Public Library, 325 Avenue A NW, Winter Haven, FL 33881 and at FDOT District One Headquarters, 801 N. Broadway Ave., Bartow, FL 33830. They will also be available on the project webpage. If you are unable to attend the hearing, comments can also be provided through the project webpage (https://www.swflroads.com/project/440273-1) or by email (David.Turley@dot.state.fl.us) or mail (FDOT District One, Attn: David Turley, 801 N. Broadway Ave., Bartow, FL 33830). While comments about the project are accepted at any time, they must be received or postmarked by February 10, to be included in the formal hearing record. All comments are weighted equally. Questions can be answered by calling the FDOT project manager David Turley at (863) 519-2255. Seven resources identified within the project limits are Section 4(f) protected properties under 23 Code of Federal Regulations (CFR) 774.17. Since the SR 544 PD&E Study proposes minor impacts to and/or acquisition from these 4(f) protected properties, FDOT intends to pursue an Exception/Exemption Section 4(f) determination for one resource, No Use determinations for two resources, and de minimis determinations for four additional historic 4(f) resources, and is asking for the public’s input on the proposed impacts. 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 hearing. 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.
Primary Contact: David Turley
Primary Phone: (863) 519-2255
Primary E-Mail: David.Turley@dot.state.fl.us
Additional Contact: Adam Rose
Additional Phone: (863) 519-2832
Additional E-mail: adam.rose@dot.state.fl.us
Expires: 1/31/2025


Drainage Connection Permitting Town Hall
District: One
Meeting Type: Workshop
Date: Tuesday, February 04, 2025
Time: 10:00 am to 12:00 pm
Location Name: FDOT District One Headquarters - Conference Center
Street Address: 801 N. Broadway Ave., Bartow, FL 33830
City: Bartow
Purpose: The Florida Department of Transportation (FDOT) invites you to a public meeting for Drainage Connection Permitting Town Hall. The meeting will provide information about the permitting process and FDOT requirements within a drainage connection or exception permit submittal. A Drainage Connection Permit is required for all improvement(s) on an adjacent property whether or not the work is done in conjunction with a driveway connection, and whether or not the improvement retains stormwater runoff on the adjacent property up to and including the 100 year event of critical duration. Any adjacent property or easement with a shared boundary to the Department’s right-of-way will need to submit to One Stop Permitting (OSP). There is an IN PERSON OPTION ONLY: Register in advance: Attendee Registration Form , February 4, 2025 10 a.m. – 12 p.m. The registration will be capped to 100 attendees. This event will include a Power Point presentation and limited questioning. If you are unable to attend the meeting, a recording will be made available on the FDOT District One YouTube Channel after the in-person meeting has taken place. This meeting is being held in compliance with Rule 14-86 of the Florida Administrative Code and all other related federal and state statutes.
Primary Contact: Caitlyn James
Primary Phone: 863-519-2586
Primary E-Mail: Caitlyn.James@dot.state.fl.us
Expires: 2/5/2025


Tice Transportation Talks Workshop #2
District: One
Meeting Type: Workshop
Date: Thursday, February 13, 2025
Time: 5:30 pm to 7:00 pm
Location Name: Schandler Park Suarez Hall
Street Address: 419 Royal Park Road
City: Fort Myers
Purpose: The Florida Department of Transportation (FDOT), District One announces a workshop to which all persons are invited. DATE AND TIME: February 13, 2025, 5:30 p.m. - 7:00 p.m. PLACE: Schandler Park Suarez Hall, 419 Royal Park Road, Fort Myers, FL 33905 GENERAL SUBJECT MATTER TO BE CONSIDERED: The Florida Department of Transportation (FDOT), District One, invites you to attend and participate in the “Transportation Talks”, a meeting that will review the SR 80 / Palm Beach Blvd. study corridor: • SR 80 / Palm Beach Blvd. from I-75 to Veronica Shoemaker Blvd. You are invited to participate in the open house review of the corridor and identify potential short-term and long-term improvements within the study limits through these “Transportation Talks”. We would like to hear from you on the following, but not limited to: • Safety • Roadway maintenance • Pedestrian features • Bicycle features • Aesthetics A copy of the agenda and presentation may be obtained by contacting: Erica McCaughey, FDOT Community Planner at (863) 270-5878, or via email at erica.mccaughley@dot.state.fl.us, or by mail at 10041 Daniels Parkway Fort Myers, FL 33913. Comments and other meeting materials are also available at the Project Website https://www.swflroads.com/project/422244-1 Pursuant to the provisions of the Americans with Disabilities Act, any person requiring special accommodations to participate in this workshop/meeting is asked to advise the agency at least 7 days before the workshop/meeting by contacting: Cynthia Sykes, FDOT Title VI Coordinator, at (863)519-2287, or via email at, cynthia.sykes@dot.state.fl.us, at least seven (7) days prior to the public meeting. If you are hearing or speech impaired, please contact the agency using the Florida Relay Service, 1(800)955-8771 (TDD) or 1(800)955-8770 (Voice). For more information, you may contact: Erica McCaughey, FDOT Community Planner at (863) 270-5878, or via email at erica.mccaughley@dot.state.fl.us, or by mail at 10041 Daniels Parkway Fort Myers, FL 33913. 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 meeting.
Primary Contact: Erica McCaughey
Primary Phone: (863) 270-5878
Primary E-Mail: erica.mccaughley@dot.state.fl.us
Additional Contact: Vitor Suguri
Additional Phone: (239) 225-1959
Additional E-mail: Vitor.Suguri@dot.state.fl.us
Expires: 2/14/2025


SR 776 Safety Improvements Public Meeting
District: One
Meeting Type: Meeting
Date: Thursday, February 13, 2025
Time: 5:00 pm to 7:00 pm
Location Name: In-Person - Trinity Lutheran Church of Southwest Florida ---- Virtual - fdot.cc/SR_776_Improvements_Registration
Street Address: 1379 S. McCall Road
City: Port Charlotte
Purpose: The Florida Department of Transportation (FDOT), District One, is proposing improvements at multiple intersections along State Road (SR) 776 in Charlotte County. The purpose of the improvements is to improve safety, enhance traffic flow, and reduce crashes. The proposed improvements include converting existing full median openings to two-way directional median openings at seven (7) intersections along the corridor: Oceanspray Boulevard, Sea Mist Drive/Shalimar Street, David Boulevard, Hollis Avenue, Cornelius Boulevard, Biscayne Drive, and Collingswood Boulevard. Potential median modifications are also being considered at three (3) additional intersections: Mayport Street/Biggs Street, Regina Drive/Roberta Drive, and at the Port Charlotte Town Center west entrance. Virtual Option: fdot.cc/SR_776_Improvements_Registration
Primary Contact: Jeremy Stucker
Primary Phone: (863) 519-2671
Primary E-Mail: Jeremy.Stucker@dot.state.fl.us
Additional Contact: Samuel Berkman
Additional Phone: (863) 519-2317
Additional E-mail: samuel.berkman@dot.state.fl.us
Expires: 2/14/2025


Palmetto Trails Network PD&E Study In-Person Southern Section Public Workshop (FPID 444857-1)
District: One
Meeting Type: Workshop
Date: Wednesday, February 19, 2025
Time: 5:00 pm to 7:00 pm
Location Name: Veterans’ Hall – Manatee County Fairgrounds
Street Address: 1402 14th Avenue W., Palmetto FL 34221
City: Palmetto
Purpose: The Florida Department of Transportation (FDOT) invites you to a public workshop for the Southern Section of the Palmetto Trails Network Project Development and Environment (PD&E) Study between the Green Bridge at US 41 Business, Connor Park, and Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Park in Manatee County. IN-PERSON OPTION: Wednesday, February 19, 2025 Anytime between 5 -7 p.m. Veterans’ Hall – Manatee County Fairgrounds 1402 14th Avenue W., Palmetto, FL 34221 The project team will be available for discussion. LIVE ONLINE OPTION: Register in advance: fdot.cc/Palmetto-Trails-Registration Thursday, February 27, 2025 6 – 7 p.m. This event 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 (swflroads.com/palmettotrailsnetwork). Materials will be posted online by February 12, 2025. The Southern Section Public Workshop is being conducted to present information about the preliminary trail alignment alternatives proposed to reestablish connections lost through the construction of US 41 through the heart of Palmetto. The workshop will also provide an opportunity for the public to 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 (swflroads.com/palmettotrailsnetwork) or by email (Michelle.Rutishauser@dot.state.fl.us) or mail (FDOT District One, Attn: Palmetto Trails Network PD&E Study, 801 N. Broadway Ave. MS 1-40, Bartow, FL 33830). While comments about the project are accepted at any time, they must be received or postmarked by March 10, 2025, to be included in the formal record. Questions can be answered by calling the FDOT Project Manager Michelle Rutishauser at (813) 380-7121. 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 meeting. 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.
Primary Contact: Michelle Rutishauser
Primary Phone: (813) 380-7121
Primary E-Mail: Michelle.Rutishauser@dot.state.fl.us
Additional Contact: Adam Rose
Additional Phone: (863) 519-2832
Additional E-mail: adam.rose@dot.state.fl.us
Expires: 3/1/2025


Palmetto Trails Network PD&E Study Live Online Southern Section Public Workshop (FPID 444857-1)
District: One
Meeting Type: Workshop
Date: Thursday, February 27, 2025
Time: 6:00 pm to 7:00 pm
Location Name: fdot.cc/Palmetto-Trails-Registration
Purpose: The Florida Department of Transportation (FDOT) invites you to a public workshop for the Southern Section of the Palmetto Trails Network Project Development and Environment (PD&E) Study between the Green Bridge at US 41 Business, Connor Park, and Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Park in Manatee County. IN-PERSON OPTION: Veterans’ Hall – Manatee County Fairgrounds 1402 14th Avenue W., Palmetto, FL 34221 Wednesday, February 19, 2025 Anytime between 5 -7 p.m. The project team will be available for discussion. LIVE ONLINE OPTION: Register in advance: fdot.cc/Palmetto-Trails-Registration Thursday, February 27, 2025 6 – 7 p.m. This event 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 (swflroads.com/palmettotrailsnetwork). Materials will be posted online by February 12, 2025. The Southern Section Public Workshop is being conducted to present information about the preliminary trail alignment alternatives proposed to reestablish connections lost through the construction of US 41 through the heart of Palmetto. The workshop will also provide an opportunity for the public to 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 (swflroads.com/palmettotrailsnetwork) or by email (Michelle.Rutishauser@dot.state.fl.us) or mail (FDOT District One, Attn: Palmetto Trails Network PD&E Study, 801 N. Broadway Ave. MS 1-40, Bartow, FL 33830). While comments about the project are accepted at any time, they must be received or postmarked by March 10, 2025, to be included in the formal record. Questions can be answered by calling the FDOT Project Manager Michelle Rutishauser at (813) 380-7121. 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 meeting. 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.
Primary Contact: Michelle Rutishauser
Primary Phone: (813) 380-7121
Primary E-Mail: Michelle.Rutishauser@dot.state.fl.us
Additional Contact: Adam Rose
Additional Phone: (863) 519-2832
Additional E-mail: adam.rose@dot.state.fl.us
Expires: 3/4/2025