The Department of Transportation and Public Works (DTPW) has scheduled two Corridor Workshops regarding the proposed rapid transit improvements for the East-West Corridor, along State Road (SR) 836/Dolphin Expressway from Miami Intermodal Center (...

 

OTHER AGENCIES AND ORGANIZATIONS

ANN POPE CONSULTING

The department of Transportation and Public Works (DTPW) announces a public meeting to which all persons are invited.

DATES AND TIMES: Tuesday, April 10, 2018, 6:00 p.m. and Thursday, April 12, 2018, 6:00 p.m.

PLACE: St. Dominic Catholic Church and Wertheim Conservatory (WC) 130 at FIU

GENERAL SUBJECT MATTER TO BE CONSIDERED: The Department of Transportation and Public Works (DTPW) has scheduled two Corridor Workshops regarding the proposed rapid transit improvements for the East-West Corridor, along State Road (SR) 836/Dolphin Expressway from Miami Intermodal Center (MIC) at Miami International Airport (MIA) to SR 90/US 41/SW 8th Street at SW 109th Avenue/Florida International University (FIU). The Corridor Workshops will be held on Tuesday, April 10, 2018, at St. Dominic Catholic Church, located at 5909 NW 7th Street, Miami, FL 33126 and on Thursday, April 12, 2018, at FIU Modesto A. Maidique Campus, Wertheim Conservatory (WC) 130, located at 11200 SW 8th Street, Miami, FL 33199. These workshops will be held in an informal, open house format with a brief presentation at 6:30 p.m.

As a component of the Strategic Miami Area Rapid Transit (SMART) Plan, this project will consist of evaluating rapid transit alternatives. It will also include transit stations/stops and park-and-ride/transit terminal facilities.

These workshops will provide an opportunity for the public to learn about the project, become familiar with the study process, and provide initial feedback.

A copy of the agenda may be obtained by contacting: Ms. Monica D. Cejas, P.E., Chief, Planning & System Development, at [phone] or by email at [e-mail]. Public participation is solicited without regard to race, color, national origin, age, sex, religion, disability or family status.

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: Mr. Marcos Ortega at [phone], or in writing at DTPW, 701 NW 1st Court, 17TH Floor, Miami, FL 33136, or via email at [e-mail]. Any persons who require translation services (free of charge) should also contact Mr. Marcos Ortega at least seven (7) days before the workshop. 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: Ann E. Pope, Senior Public Information Specialist, at [phone] or by email at [e-mail].