The Florida Department of Transportation (FDOT) is conducting a study to examine the feasibility of improving the overall transportation infrastructure, including traffic operations and circulation, on the Sarasota/Manatee Barrier Islands as well as ...  

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    DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION

    The Florida Department of Transportation, District One, announces a public meeting to which all persons are invited.

    DATE AND TIME: Thursday, November 9, 2017, 9:30 a.m.

    PLACE: Longboat Island Chapel, 6200 Gulf of Mexico Drive, Longboat Key, Florida 34228

    GENERAL SUBJECT MATTER TO BE CONSIDERED: The Florida Department of Transportation (FDOT) is conducting a study to examine the feasibility of improving the overall transportation infrastructure, including traffic operations and circulation, on the Sarasota/Manatee Barrier Islands as well as island-to-mainland connections. To ensure a comprehensive approach, this study must evaluate a variety of elements including: travel patterns of users on the islands, trips on and off the islands, destination points, existing transit service, existing parking facilities, bicycle/pedestrian facilities and needs, and land development codes as it relates to parking. FDOT will conduct a steering committee meeting to obtain input from stakeholders. Please note that two or more elected officials may be present at the meeting.

    A copy of the agenda may be obtained by contacting: Kris Cella, Cella Molnar & Associates, Inc., Public Involvement Consultant, (239)337-1071 or kcella@cella.cc.

    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: Jamie Schley, District One Title VI Coordinator, at (863)519-2573 or jamie.schley@dot.state.fl.us. 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: Kris Cella, Cella Molnar & Associates, Inc., Public Involvement Consultant, (239)337-1071 or kcella@cella.cc.