This Public Kickoff Meeting is being conducted to give interested persons an opportunity to express their views concerning the location, conceptual design, and social, economic, and environmental effects of the proposed improvements to the Able ...

 

DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION

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

DATE AND TIME: Thursday, December 15, 2016, 5:30 p.m. – 7:30 p.m.; open house format

PLACE: Veterans Park Recreation Center, 55 Homestead Road South, Lehigh Acres, FL 33936

GENERAL SUBJECT MATTER TO BE CONSIDERED: This Public Kickoff Meeting is being conducted to give interested persons an opportunity to express their views concerning the location, conceptual design, and social, economic, and environmental effects of the proposed improvements to the Able Canal Pathway in Lee County, Florida, Financial Project ID No. 435351-1-22-01.

The proposed shared-use pathway will traverse the north side of Able Canal in Lehigh Acres. The pathway will be approximately 5.58 miles in length. The purpose of the pathway is to facilitate the use of viable, non-motorized travel options for commuters and recreational users in the Able Canal corridor and within the Lehigh Acres community. The intent is to provide connections between nearby residential areas and Lehigh Acres park facilities. Numerous amenities will be considered, such as signing, knowledge stations, boardwalks, and pedestrian bridges.

FDOT solicits public participation without regard to race, color, national origin, age, sex, religion, disability or family status.

A copy of the agenda may be obtained by contacting: Mr. Patrick Bateman, E.I., FDOT Project Manager, at [phone], or by 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 seven days before the workshop/meeting by contacting: Mr. Patrick Bateman, E.I., FDOT Project Manager, at [phone], or by email 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: Mr. Patrick Bateman, E.I., FDOT Project Manager, at [phone], or by email at [e-mail]. Please visit our website at www.swflroads.com/ablecanalpathway.