As a result of accelerated population growth in Sarasota County, the Florida Department of Transportation (FDOT) and Sarasota County seek to alleviate the traffic congestion occurring at the trail crossing by eliminating the crossing and ...

 

DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION

The Florida Department of Transportation announces a public meeting to which all persons are invited.

DATE AND TIME: July 30, 2015 4:00 p.m. – 6:00 p.m.

PLACE: Laurel Community Center, 509 Collins Road, Nokomis, Florida

GENERAL SUBJECT MATTER TO BE CONSIDERED: As a result of accelerated population growth in Sarasota County, the Florida Department of Transportation (FDOT) and Sarasota County seek to alleviate the traffic congestion occurring at the trail crossing by eliminating the crossing and constructing an overpass (bridge).

A 90-foot-long pedestrian bridge will be constructed over Laurel Road. The pedestrian multi-use pathway will be 12 feet wide. The design of the pedestrian bridge minimizes impacts to existing historical monuments and the abandoned railroad tracks.

A copy of the agenda may be obtained by contacting: Ryan Weeks, Project Manager, Florida Department of Transportation 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 7 days before the workshop/meeting by contacting: Jamie Schley, District One Title VI Coordinator, at [phone] or [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: Ryan Weeks, Project Manager, Florida Department of Transportation at [phone] or [e-mail].