Work Program Item Segment Number: 435914-1 Project Description: US 19 (SR 55) from 66th Avenue N. to SR 690/118th Avenue N. in Pinellas County The purpose of this public hearing is to receive public input from the local community about the ...

 

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

DATE AND TIME: Tuesday, October 30, 2018, 5:30 p.m. – 7:30 p.m., Presentation: 6:30 p.m.

PLACE: Tampa Bay Regional Planning Council, 4000 Gateway Centre Boulevard, Suite 100, Pinellas Park, FL 33782

GENERAL SUBJECT MATTER TO BE CONSIDERED: Work Program Item Segment Number: 435914-1

Project Description: US 19 (SR 55) from 66th Avenue N. to SR 690/118th Avenue N. in Pinellas County

The purpose of this public hearing is to receive public input from the local community about the proposed improvements of the operations of this segment of US 19 (SR 55), including the interchange at US 19 and Gandy Boulevard, to accommodate projected future traffic volumes. This project will also enhance the accessibility, mobility, and safety of the facility for non-motorized users, such as pedestrians, bicyclists, and transit patrons.

The hearing will be held on Tuesday, October 30, from 5:30 to 7:30 p.m., with a presentation at 6:30 p.m., followed by a public comment period. Following the formal hearing presentation, participants may provide verbal comments to all present. Participants may also review project information and discuss the project with staff and offer their comments before and after the formal presentation. A court reporter will be present to record the presentation as well as individual comments.

As of October 9, 2018, project documents will be available for review at the following locations:

Florida Department of Transportation District Seven Headquarters, 11201 N. McKinley Drive, Tampa, FL 33612, [phone]

Barbara S. Ponce Public Library, 7770 52nd Street, Pinellas Park, FL 33781, [phone]

Participants may provide public comment at any time during the public hearing comment period. Written comments can be submitted at this hearing, by mail, or by email no later than November 9, 2018 to Attn: Kirk Bogen, P.E., FDOT Mail Station 7-500, 11201 N. McKinley Drive, Tampa, FL 33612 or phone: [phone] or email: [e-mail].

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 Alex Henry, FDOT District Seven Title VI Coordinator at [e-mail].

A copy of the agenda may be obtained by contacting: Lilliam E. Escalera, FDOT Project Manager, at 11201 N. McKinley Drive, Tampa, FL 33612 or phone: [phone] or email: [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: Alex Henry, at [phone] or via e-mail at [e-mail]. 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: Lilliam E. Escalera, FDOT Project Manager at [phone] or via

e-mail at [e-mail].

 

Comuniquese Con Nosotros Nos importa mucho la opinión del público sobre el proyecto. Si usted tiene preguntas o comentarios, o si simplemente desea más información, por favor comuniquese con nuestra representante, Lilliam Escalera, al [phone], Departamento de Transportación de Florida, 11201 N. McKinley Dr., Tampa, FL 33612, [e-mail].