The intent of this Project Development and Environment Study (PD&E) is to evaluate the need to extend Quincy Loop South from State Road 267 (Pat Thomas Parkway) to U.S. 90. To meet the project purpose and need, as well as minimize impacts to the ...

 

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Carpe Diem Community Solutions, Inc.

The Florida Department of Transportation (FDOT) announces a hearing to which all persons are invited.

DATE AND TIMES: Tuesday, January 29, 2019, 5:30 p.m. – 6:30 p.m. ET. A formal presentation and public comment period begins at 6:00 p.m. ET.

PLACE: University of Florida IFAS North Florida Research and Education Center, 155 Research Road, Quincy

GENERAL SUBJECT MATTER TO BE CONSIDERED: The intent of this Project Development and Environment Study (PD&E) is to evaluate the need to extend Quincy Loop South from State Road 267 (Pat Thomas Parkway) to U.S. 90. To meet the project purpose and need, as well as minimize impacts to the natural and built environment within the study area, six build alternatives were developed and evaluated during this PD&E study. Following stakeholder meetings, public meetings, and coordination with FDOT, alternatives were refined and a recommended alternative was selected. This public hearing is being conducted to present the recommended alternative and give interested persons an opportunity to express their views concerning the location, conceptual design, and social, economic, and environmental effects of the proposed improvements. Public input received will be incorporated into the final documents and will be used to further refine the recommended alternative as necessary. Design, right-of-way acquisition, and construction are not funded in the current FDOT Five-Year Work Program.

During the informal portion of the hearing, FDOT representatives will be available to discuss the project, answer questions, and receive your comments. Maps, drawings, and other information will be on display. A court reporter will also be available to receive your comments. During the formal portion of the hearing, FDOT will make a presentation which will be followed by public comments. Additional project information will also be available at www.nwflroads.com.

Draft study documents and other information depicting the proposed improvement will be available for public review at the hearing. Draft project documents are available for public review from January 8, until February 8, at the following locations:

• William A. McGill Library, 732 Pat Thomas Parkway, Quincy

o Monday – Thursday, 10:00 a.m. – 8:00 p.m.

o Friday – Saturday, 10:00 a.m. – 6:00 p.m.

• Gadsden County Building and Planning Department, Edward J. Butler Governmental Complex, 2nd Floor, 1-B East Jefferson Street, Quincy

o Monday – Friday, 8:00 a.m. – 5:00 p.m.

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 FDOT pursuant to 23 U.S.C. 327 and a Memorandum of Understanding dated December 14, 2016 and executed by the Federal Highway Administration and FDOT.

For more information, follow the Florida Department of Transportation District Three on Twitter @myfdot_nwfl or like us on Facebook at www.facebook.com/MyFDOTNWFL.

A copy of the agenda may be obtained by contacting: Kimberly Stephens, P.E., FDOT Project Manager, at [phone] or via email at [e-mail].

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: Kimberly Stephens, P.E., FDOT Project Manager, at the above phone number or email address. 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: Kimberly Stephens, P.E., FDOT Project Manager, at [phone] or via email at [e-mail].