The US 41 corridor includes sidewalks along both sides of the roadway approaching existing bridges over Myakkahatchee Creek. These sidewalks use bridge shoulders and are not separated from vehicular traffic. To improve bicycle and pedestrian safety, ...

 

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The Florida Department of Transportation (FDOT), District One, is holding a public workshop for the Project Development and Environment (PD&E) Study for US 41 pedestrian bridges over Myakkahatchee Creek in Sarasota County. All members of the public are invited to attend.

DATE AND TIME: Tuesday, October 15, 2013, 5:30 p.m. − 7:30 p.m.

PLACE: North Port Public Library, 1380 Tamiami Trail, North Port, Florida

GENERAL SUBJECT MATTER TO BE CONSIDERED: The US 41 corridor includes sidewalks along both sides of the roadway approaching existing bridges over Myakkahatchee Creek. These sidewalks use bridge shoulders and are not separated from vehicular traffic. To improve bicycle and pedestrian safety, this PD&E study has analyzed different pedestrian bridge alternatives including no-build alternative. The department has sent notices to all property owners located at least 300 feet on either side of US 41 within the project limits and others expressing interest in the study.

This workshop is developed in compliance with Title VI of the Civil Rights Act of 1964 and related statutes. Public participation is solicited 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 people who require translation services (free of charge) should contact PD&E Engineer, William Hartmann, P.E. by phone at [phone] or by email at [e-mail] at least seven days prior to the workshop. People who are hearing or speech impaired should contact FDOT using the Florida Relay Service, 1[phone] (TDD) or 1(800)955-8770 (Voice).

For more information about the project, please contact Mr. Hartmann at the above phone number or email address.