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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


Public Visioning Workshop PD&E Study from SR 70 to SR 66 (FPID 455782-1)
District: One
Meeting Type: Workshop
Date: Tuesday, November 19, 2024
Time: 5:30 pm to 7:30 pm
Location Name: Turner Agri-Civic Center
Street Address: 2250 NE Roan Street
City: Arcadia
Purpose: This public visioning workshop is being conducted to gather feedback on existing conditions and provides the opportunity for the public to express their views about the project. FDOT optional, on behalf of Hardee, DeSoto, and Highlands Counties, is conducting a PD&E Study to evaluate potential new alignments to address key needs such as network resilience, freight movement, and safe mobility. The public visioning workshop is being held to present information about the preliminary alternatives and provides the opportunity for the public to offer feedback. You can participate in the self-guided virtual meeting room on November 20 – December 4, 2024 or in-person on November 19, 2024 anytime from 5:30 p.m. to 7:30 p.m. at Turner Agri-Civic Center, 2250 NE Roan Street, Arcadia, FL 34266. The same materials will be displayed at both the in-person and online events and will also be posted by November 12, 2024 on the project webpage. Access the self-guided virtual meeting room via the project webpage at https://www.swflroads.com/project/455782-1. After reviewing the public visioning workshop materials, and/or participating, you may submit comments in three ways: 1) through the project webpage (https://www.swflroads.com/project/455782-1 ); 2) email the FDOT Project Manager (David Long) at david.long@dot.state.fl.us); or 3) mail comments to David Long at FDOT District One, P.O. Box 1249, Bartow, FL 33831-1249. While comments about the project are accepted at any time, please note that comments must be received or postmarked by December 4, 2024, to be included in the formal workshop record. A summary of the workshop comments and responses will be available on the webpage approximately 30 days following the close of the comment period. FDOT is sending notices to property owners, business owners, interested persons and organizations within 300 feet of the project to provide the opportunity to give comments to FDOT regarding this project. 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 workshop. 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 Long
Primary Phone: (813) 334-7056
Primary E-Mail: David.long@dot.state.fl.us
Additional Contact: FDOT D1 Communications
Additional Phone: (863)519-2362
Additional E-mail: fdot-d1comm@dot.state.fl.us
Expires: 12/4/2024


SR 777 (River Road) Center Road to I-75 PD&E Study Reevaluation Public Hearing (FPID 445059-1)
District: One
Meeting Type: Hearing
Date: Thursday, November 21, 2024
Time: 5:00 pm to 7:00 pm
Location Name: Englewood Sports Complex
Street Address: 1300 S River Rd
City: Englewood, FL 34223
Purpose: The Florida Department of Transportation (FDOT) invites you to a public hearing for the SR 777 (River Road) Project Development & Environment (PD&E) Study Reevaluation from Center Road to I-75 in Sarasota County on Thursday, November 21, 2024. Participate in the NOVEMBER 21, 2024, public hearing in-person or online. Both events will provide the opportunity to view the project video and provide formal comment. IN-PERSON OPTION: Englewood Sports Complex 1300 S River Rd Englewood, FL 34223 Anytime between 5 – 6 p.m. Open house 6 p.m. Formal presentation and testimony begins. LIVE ONLINE OPTION: Register in advance: https://bit.ly/river-road-hearing-registration 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/river-road-reevaluation. Materials will be posted on the project website by November 14, 2024. 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 from October 30, 2024, to December 2, 2024, at the Frances T. Bourne Jacaranda Library, 4143 Woodmere Park Blvd., Venice, FL 34293 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/river-road-reevaluation or by email (Jeffrey.James@dot.state.fl.us) or mail (FDOT District One, Attn: Jeffrey James, 801 N. Broadway Ave., Bartow, FL 33830). While comments about the project are accepted at any time, they must be received or postmarked by DECEMBER 2, 2024, to be included in the formal hearing record. All comments are weighted equally. Questions can be answered by calling the FDOT project manager Jeffrey James at (863) 519-2625. FDOT is sending notices to property owners, business owners, interested persons and organizations within at least 300 feet of the project to provide the opportunity to give comments to FDOT regarding this project. The public hearing will present information regarding proposed design changes which include improvements to widen River Road from two lanes to six lanes. between Center Road and I-75. Additional improvements include shared use paths, drainage, lighting, signalization, and other features. 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: Jeffery James
Primary Phone: (863) 519-2625
Primary E-Mail: Jeffrey.James@dot.state.fl.us
Additional Contact: Adam Rose
Additional Phone: (863) 519-2832
Additional E-mail: adam.rose@dot.state.fl.us
Expires: 11/22/2024


SR 777 (River Road) Center Road to I-75 PD&E Study Reevaluation Public Hearing (FPID 445059-1)
District: One
Meeting Type: Hearing
Date: Thursday, November 21, 2024
Time: 5:00 pm to N/A
Location Name: Englewood Sports Complex
Street Address: 1300 S River Rd
City: Englewood
Purpose: The Florida Department of Transportation (FDOT) invites you to a public hearing for the SR 777 (River Road) Project Development & Environment (PD&E) Study Reevaluation from Center Road to I-75 in Sarasota County on Thursday, November 21, 2024. Participate in the NOVEMBER 21, 2024, public hearing in-person or online. Both events will provide the opportunity to view the project video and provide formal comment. IN-PERSON OPTION: Englewood Sports Complex 1300 S River Rd Englewood, FL 34223 Anytime between 5 – 6 p.m. Open house 6 p.m. Formal presentation and testimony begins. LIVE ONLINE OPTION: Register in advance: https://bit.ly/river-road-hearing-registration 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/river-road-reevaluation. Materials will be posted on the project website by November 14, 2024. 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 from October 30, 2024, to December 2, 2024, at the Frances T. Bourne Jacaranda Library, 4143 Woodmere Park Blvd., Venice, FL 34293 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/river-road-reevaluation or by email Donnie.Holcomb@hdrinc.com or mail FDOT District One, Attn: Donald R. Holcomb, PE, FDOT Project Representative, 801 N. Broadway Ave., Bartow, FL 33830. While comments about the project are accepted at any time, they must be received or postmarked by December 2, 2024, to be included in the formal hearing record. All comments are weighted equally. Questions can be answered by calling the FDOT Project Representative Donald R. Holcomb, PE at (941) 342-2705. FDOT is sending notices to property owners, business owners, interested persons and organizations within at least 300 feet of the project to provide the opportunity to give comments to FDOT regarding this project. The public hearing will present information regarding proposed design changes which include improvements to widen River Road from two lanes to six lanes. between Center Road and I-75. Additional improvements include shared use paths, drainage, lighting, signalization, and other features. 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 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 Federal Highway Administration and FDOT.
Primary Contact: Donald R. Holcomb, PE
Primary Phone: (941) 342-2705
Primary E-Mail: Donnie.Holcomb@hdrinc.com
Additional Contact: Adam Rose
Additional Phone: (863) 519-2832
Additional E-mail: adam.rose@dot.state.fl.us
Expires: 11/22/2024


Fort Hamer Road PD&E Study Public Hearing
District: One
Meeting Type: Hearing
Date: Wednesday, December 04, 2024
Time: 5:00 pm to 7:00 pm
Location Name: Parrish United Methodist Church
Street Address: 12180 US 301, Parrish, FL 34219
City: Parrish
Purpose: Manatee County, Florida – Manatee County invites you to a public hearing for the Fort Hamer Road Project Development & Environment (PD&E) Study from Upper Manatee River Road to US 301 on Wednesday, December 4, 2024. This study is evaluating potential improvement alternatives to enhance safety, improve traffic operations, provide multimodal access, and meet future transportation demands in Manatee County. 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. You can participate live online or in-person. The information presented during either format will be the same and all attendees will have the opportunity to comment. IN-PERSON OPTION: WEDNESDAY, DECEMBER 4, 2024 Parrish United Methodist Church 12180 US 301, Parrish, FL 34219 Anytime between 5 – 6 p.m. Open house 6 p.m. Formal presentation and comment Displays will be available starting at 5 p.m. to review at your own pace and the formal presentation will begin at 6 p.m. The project team will be available for discussion. LIVE ONLINE OPTION: WEDNESDAY, DECEMBER 4, 2024 Register in advance: bit.ly/Fort_Hamer_Road_PDE_Study 5:45 p.m. Overview for how to submit comments 6 p.m. Formal presentation and comment This event will include a livestream of the in-person presentation and the formal comment portion. Please review the materials on the project webpage before attending the live online event (www.forthamerroad.com). Materials will be posted by November 27, 2024. If you are unable to attend the hearing, comments can also be provided through the project webpage (www.forthamerroad.com) or by email (info@forthamerroad.com) or by mail (Manatee County Public Works, Attn: Anthony Russo, 1022 26th Avenue East, Bradenton, FL 34208). While comments about the project are accepted at any time, they must be received or postmarked by December 16, 2024, to be included in the formal hearing record. All comments are weighted equally. Questions can be answered by calling the Manatee County project manager Anthony Russo at (941) 708-7450 Ext. 7349. A summary of the hearing will be available on the project webpage approximately 30 days following the close of the comment period. Project documents will be available for public viewing from November 13 to December 16, 2024, at Rocky Bluff Branch Library, 6750 US 301 North, Ellenton, FL 34222 and at Palmetto Branch Library, 923 6th Street West, Palmetto, FL 34221. They will also be available on the project webpage. Manatee County is sending notices to property owners, business owners, interested persons and organizations within at least 300 feet of the project to provide the opportunity to give comments to Manatee County regarding this project. In accordance with Section 4(f) of the Department of Transportation Act of 1966, Manatee County is seeking comments concerning the effects of the project on the activities, features, and attributes of Fort Hamer Park and Hidden Harbor Park. 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 should contact Carmine DeMilio, Manatee County ADA Coordinator, by phone at (941) 748-4501 Ext. 6016 or by email at carmine.demilio@mymanatee.org at least five (5) days prior to the public hearing. Persons who require translation services (free of charge) should contact Catherine Winter, Community Outreach Specialist, at (813) 431-0919 or email at catherine@valerin-group.com at least five (5) days prior to the public hearing. This PD&E Study is being conducted and completed according to the requirements of the National Environmental Policy Act and other related federal and state laws, rules, and regulations, which will qualify future phases of this project for federal funding, and this hearing was advertised consistent with those requirements. For federal funded projects: 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 FHWA and FDOT.
Primary Contact: Carmine DeMilio
Primary Phone: (941) 748-4501
Primary E-Mail: carmine.demilio@mymanatee.org
Expires: 12/11/2024