The Department of Transportation has received authorization from the Federal Highway Administration to conduct a public meeting to discuss the concept of a Pilot Project on Interstate 75 between the Georgia State Line and the beginning of the ...

DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION

The Department of Transportation announces a public meeting to which all persons are invited.
DATE AND TIME: July 21, 2009, 4:30 p.m. – 7:00 p.m.
PLACE: Florida Department of Transportation, District 5 Ocala Office, 627 N. W. 30th Avenue, Ocala, Florida 34475
GENERAL SUBJECT MATTER TO BE CONSIDERED: The Department of Transportation has received authorization from the Federal Highway Administration to conduct a public meeting to discuss the concept of a Pilot Project on Interstate 75 between the Georgia State Line and the beginning of the Turnpike at Wildwood. The pilot project is intended to result in a general reduction in the number of non-conforming outdoor advertising billboards in the sensitive scenic areas on the corridor. The pilot will also test a potential change in Federal regulations which currently prohibit modifications to a non-conforming sign. Under the pilot the Department will allow one-time modifications to non-conforming signs in lesser impacted areas when signs are removed from the more sensitive areas. It is anticipated that this pilot will result in a corridor with a much improved visual character, making it more attractive to motorists.
A copy of the agenda may be obtained by contacting: Ms. Juanice Hagan, Florida Department of Transportation, Office of Right of Way, 605 Suwannee Street, Tallahassee, Florida 32399-0450 or by email: [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. Juanice Hagan, Florida Department of Transportation, Office of Right of Way, 605 Suwannee Street, Tallahassee, Florida 32399-0450 or by 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).