Financial Management No.: 239203-7-52-01 Project Description: Design Public Hearing for East Colonial Drive (State Road (SR) 50) from East of Avalon Park Boulevard/ Pilgrim Street to East of Chuluota Road (County Road (CR) 419)/ Columbia School ...

 

OTHER AGENCIES AND ORGANIZATIONS

Quest Corporation of America, Inc.

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

DATE AND TIME: Thursday, May 19, 2016, 5:30 p.m. – 7:30 p.m., Formal Presentation at 6:30 p.m.

PLACE: Eastpoint Fellowship Church, 15060 Old Cheney Highway, Orlando, Florida 32828

GENERAL SUBJECT MATTER TO BE CONSIDERED: Financial Management No.: 239203-7-52-01

Project Description: Design Public Hearing for East Colonial Drive (State Road (SR) 50) from East of Avalon Park Boulevard/ Pilgrim Street to East of Chuluota Road (County Road (CR) 419)/ Columbia School Road Orange County, Florida.

On behalf of the Florida Department of Transportation (FDOT), the public is invited to a public hearing regarding improvements for SR 50 to provide roadway capacity to address future traffic demand, serve the community’s needs, and improve the quality of life for residents. The project will widen the roadway from a four-lane, urban other principal arterial to a six-lane urban other principal arterial and provide accommodations for both bicycles and pedestrians. The project is not currently funded for construction.

The hearing will begin with an open house at 5:30 p.m. There will be a formal presentation at 6:30 p.m., after which participants may provide verbal comments to everyone present. Project staff will be available to discuss the project with attendees before and after the presentation. Participants may also provide their comments directly to a court reporter at any time during the hearing. Written comments must be postmarked no later than Monday, May 30, 2016. All comments, written and oral, will become part of the project’s public record.

A copy of the agenda may be obtained by contacting: Eileen LaSeur, Public Involvement Coordinator, [phone], [e-mail].

Public participation is solicited without regard to race, color, national origin, age, sex, religion, disability or family status. Persons wishing to express their concerns relative to FDOT compliance with Title VI may do so by contacting: Jennifer Smith, FDOT District Five Title VI Coordinator at [phone] or [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 (7) days before the workshop/meeting by contacting: Eileen LaSeur, Public Involvement Coordinator, [phone], [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: FDOT Project Manager, Todd Alexander, E.I., [phone], [e-mail]. You may also contact Matthew R. Gibbs, P.E., Consultant Project Manager, [phone], extension 226, [e-mail]. Media questions should be directed to the Public Information Office, [phone] or [e-mail].