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

 

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The Department of Transportation and Public Works announces a public meeting to which all persons are invited.

DATE AND TIME: Thursday, June 15, 2017, 6:00 p.m.

PLACE: Florida Department of Transportation Auditorium

GENERAL SUBJECT MATTER TO BE CONSIDERED: The Department of Transportation and Public Works (DTPW), has scheduled a Public Kick-Off Meeting regarding the proposed rapid transit improvements for the East-West Corridor, along State Road (SR) 836/Dolphin Expressway from Miami Intermodal Center (MIC) to SR 90/US 41/SW 8th Street at SW 109th Avenue/Florida International University (FIU). The Kick-Off Meeting will be held on Thursday, June 15, 2017, at the Florida Department of Transportation Auditorium, located at 1000 NW 111th Avenue, Miami, FL 33172. This meeting 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 an extension to the existing Metrorail Orange Line as well as other rapid transit alternatives. It will also include public on-street transit stations/stops, as well as public and/or private facilities located adjacent to the corridor.

 

This meeting 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. Nilia Cartaya, P.E., Project Manager, 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 stat

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 701 NW 1st Court, Miami, Florida 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 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: Ann E. Pope, Senior Public Information Specialist, at [phone] or by email at [e-mail].