The Florida Department of Transportation (FDOT) is conducting a Corridor Planning Study to assess alternative alignments for a multi-use trail from Levy Hammock Road to U.S. 17, approximately 27 miles. This first Project Visioning Team (PVT) ...

 

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The Florida Department of Transportation (FDOT) announces a Project Visioning Team (PVT) meeting as part of the State Road (SR) 40 Black Bear Trail Corridor Planning Study in Lake, Marion, and Volusia County, Florida to which all persons are invited.

DATE AND TIME: Tuesday, May 22, 2018, 2:15 p.m. – 3:45 p.m.

PLACE: Astor Community Association, 24148 Ann St., Astor, FL 32102

GENERAL SUBJECT MATTER TO BE CONSIDERED:

Financial Management No.: 436360-1

Project Description: Evaluate a multi-use trail along State Road (S.R.) 40 from Levy Hammock Road to U.S. 17.

The Florida Department of Transportation (FDOT) is conducting a Corridor Planning Study to assess alternative alignments for a multi-use trail from Levy Hammock Road to U.S. 17, approximately 27 miles. This first Project Visioning Team (PVT) meeting will kick-off the study. The project team will provide a brief overview of the purpose of the project, discuss the existing and future conditions, and begin to identify alternatives for further evaluation.

The PVT is an advisory group (not an independent decision-making board) that will assist FDOT and the consultant team by providing jurisdictional, policy, technical, and administrative guidance throughout the project. Your interest in this study is truly valued and appreciated. This is a working meeting with the FDOT staff and PVT members, which is open to public attendance. Comment cards will be provided for any questions or comments regarding this study by the public, otherwise the public may contact the study team before or after the meeting.

A copy of the agenda may be obtained by contacting: Julia Holtzhausen, Project Manager, at 719 S. Woodland Boulevard Mail Station 501, DeLand, FL 32720, by phone at [phone] or by email at [e-mail].

Pursuant to the provisions of the Americans with Disabilities Act, any person requiring accommodations to participate in this meeting or persons who require translation services (free of charge) is asked to advise the agency at least seven (7) days before the PVT meeting by contacting: Jeff Arms, P.E., HDR, 315 E. Robinson Street, Orlando, FL 32801, by phone at [phone] or email at [e-mail]. If you are hearing or speech impaired, please contact us by using the Florida Relay Service, 1(800)955-8771 (TDD) or 1(800)955-8770 (Voice).

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, [e-mail].

FOR MORE INFORMATION, YOU MAY CONTACT: Julia Holtzhausen, Project Manager, by phone at [phone] or via e-mail at [e-mail] or Jeff Arms, P.E., at HDR, by phone at [phone] or via email at [e-mail].