These hearings are being held to allow interested persons an opportunity to express their views concerning the location; conceptual design; and social, economic and environmental effects of the proposed 61.5-mile Central Florida Commuter Rail ...

DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION

The Florida Department of Transportation announces a hearing to which all persons are invited.
DATE AND TIME: Tuesday, May 25, 2010, Open House, 6:00 p.m. – 7:00 p.m.; Formal Presentation, 7:00 p.m.
PLACE: Florida Department of Transportation District 5 Headquarters, 719 South Woodland Blvd., DeLand, FL 32720; and Sonesta Orlando Downtown Hotel, 60 South Ivanhoe Blvd., Orlando, FL 32804
DATE AND TIME: Thursday, May 27, 2010, Open House, 6:00 p.m. – 7:00 p.m.; Formal Presentation, 7:00 p.m.
PLACE: Hearings will be held at Sanford City Hall, 300 North Park Ave., Sanford, FL 32771; and Kissimmee Civic Center, 201 East Dakin Ave., Kissimmee, FL 34741. Each hearing will follow the same agenda, and the same pertinent project information will be on display for public review and comment.
GENERAL SUBJECT MATTER TO BE CONSIDERED: These hearings are being held to allow interested persons an opportunity to express their views concerning the location; conceptual design; and social, economic and environmental effects of the proposed 61.5-mile Central Florida Commuter Rail Transit (CFCRT) project, also known as “SunRail”. The project will traverse the counties of Volusia, Seminole, Orange and Osceola, Financial Identification Number: 412994-2-22-01. These hearings are being conducted to afford persons the opportunity to express their views about the CFCRT project, specifically with regard to (1) certain proposed station modifications for DeLand, Altamonte Springs, Sand Lake Road, Meadow Woods, Osceola Parkway, Kissimmee and Poinciana Industrial Park and (2) a general analysis of noise and vibration impacts associated with the change in vehicle technology from diesel multiple units to “push-pull” locomotives and coaches.
A copy of the agenda may be obtained by contacting: Steve Olson, Public Information Officer, Florida Department of Transportation, District 5, 719 S. Woodland Blvd., DeLand, FL 32720, [phone] or e-mail: [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 7 days before the workshop/meeting by contacting: Ms. Lorie Wilson, c/o Florida Department of Transportation, 719 S. Woodland Blvd., DeLand, FL 32720, [phone] or email: [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: Steve Olson, Public Information Officer, Florida Department of Transportation, District 5, 719 S. Woodland Blvd., DeLand, FL 32720, [phone] or email: [e-mail].