FDOT has initiated the I-75 Relief Study to provide recommendations for maximizing existing and developing new high-capacity transportation corridors to serve the Tampa Bay to Northeast Florida area, with initial emphasis on the region west of I-75. ...

 

DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION

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

DATE AND TIME: Thursday, March 3, 2016, 1:00 p.m.

PLACE: Southeastern Livestock Pavilion (Auditorium), 2232 NE Jacksonville Road, Ocala, Florida 34470

GENERAL SUBJECT MATTER TO BE CONSIDERED: FDOT has initiated the I-75 Relief Study to provide recommendations for maximizing existing and developing new high-capacity transportation corridors to serve the Tampa Bay to Northeast Florida area, with initial emphasis on the region west of I-75.

The second I-75 Relief Agency Coordination Meeting is being conducted to review the work of the Task Force and I-75 Relief Study to date. This meeting will be used to gather input on preliminary purpose and need, preliminary identification of areas for avoidance and minimization, and the proposed approach for evaluating potential corridors. A preview of the upcoming community open houses will also be provided. Additional information about the project is available on the project website at www.i75relief.com. All meeting information and materials will be posted on the website as they become available. The public comment period will begin at approximately 3:00 p.m.

A copy of the agenda may be obtained by contacting: Huiwei Shen, FDOT Project Manager, [phone], [e-mail], or by visiting the project website at www.i75relief.com.

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: Alison Stettner at [phone] or [e-mail]. If any person requires translation services (free of charge) please advise Alison Stettner at least 7 days before the meeting. 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: Huiwei Shen, FDOT Project Manager, [phone], [e-mail] or visit the project website at www.i75relief.com.