Financial Project Identification (FPID) No.: 991800-4 A public hearing is being held regarding plans to improve safety on U.S. 27/North 14th Street at the Benton Street Trail Crossing (north of Center Street). The project addresses operational and ...

 

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THE VALERIN GROUP, INC.

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

DATE AND TIME: Thursday, November 8, 2018, 5:00 p.m. – 7:00 p.m.

PLACE: The Leesburg Public Library, 100 East Main Street, Meeting Room B, Leesburg, FL 34748

GENERAL SUBJECT MATTER TO BE CONSIDERED: Financial Project Identification (FPID) No.: 991800-4.

A public hearing is being held regarding plans to improve safety on U.S. 27/North 14th Street at the Benton Street Trail Crossing (north of Center Street). The project addresses operational and safety concerns in the area by reconfiguring both sides of the trail crossing, and installing a raised pedestrian refuge island in the center turn lane to include new signs and flashing beacons.

The public hearing will be 5:00 p.m. – 7:00 p.m. on Thursday, Nov. 8 at The Leesburg Public Library, 100 East Main Street, Meeting Room B, Leesburg, FL 34748. The meeting will begin as an informational open house at 5 p.m. where displays and other project information will be available for review. Staff also will be available to discuss the project and answer questions. A presentation will begin at 6:00 p.m., followed by public comments.

A court reporter will be present to record proceedings, and assist with comments, as part of the project record. Written comments can be submitted at the hearing, sent by mail to Dave Mixon, Florida Department of Transportation, 719 S. Woodland Boulevard M.S. 562, DeLand, FL 32720; or, emailed to [e-mail] no later than Nov. 19, 2018. All written and oral comments will become part of the project’s public record.

Persons with disabilities who require accommodations under the Americans with Disabilities Act, or persons who require translation services (free of charge), should contact Kelly Hiden, public involvement coordinator, by phone at [phone], or via email at [e-mail] at least seven (7) days prior to the meeting. If you are hearing or speech impaired, please contact us by using the Florida Relay Service, 1(800)955-8771 (TDD) or 1(800)955-8770 (Voice).

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 Jennifer Smith, FDOT District Five Title VI Coordinator, at [e-mail].

A copy of the agenda may be obtained by contacting: There is no agenda.

For more information, you may contact: Dave Mixon at (386)943-5DOT, or email [e-mail]. Project information is also available online at www.CFLRoads.com. Search by the FPID number.