FDOT will host the Alternatives Public Workshop to present the results of the Palmetto Expressway PD&E Study to date and to obtain input on the alternatives under consideration. The meeting is an open house format with a short presentation at 6:30 p....

 

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The Florida Department of Transportation (FDOT), District Six announces a workshop to which all persons are invited.

DATE AND TIME: Tuesday, August 21, 2012, 6:00 p.m. – 8:00 p.m.

PLACE: St. Thomas University, Convocation Hall, 16401 N.W. 37 Avenue, Miami Gardens, Florida 33054

GENERAL SUBJECT MATTER TO BE CONSIDERED: FDOT will host the Alternatives Public Workshop to present the results of the Palmetto Expressway PD&E Study to date and to obtain input on the alternatives under consideration. The meeting is an open house format with a short presentation at 6:30 p.m.

The purpose of the Palmetto Expressway PD&E study is to determine the number and type of travel lanes and interchange improvements required to accommodate anticipated traffic volumes and improve safety conditions throughout the project corridor. The study will also evaluate operational and safety improvements which could include Active Traffic Management and Transportation Systems Management and Operation strategies including express lanes, lane additions, major interchange modifications, and facility improvements to support express bus service.

An update reflecting recent modifications to the Golden Glades Interchange PD&E Study alternatives will also be presented at the meeting. The modifications include the extension of construction and geometric improvements along I-95 from north of Opa-Locka Boulevard to Miami Gardens Drive.

A copy of the agenda may be obtained by contacting: Mr. Dat Huynh, P.E., Project Manager, Florida Department of Transportation, District Six, 1000 N.W. 111 Avenue, Room 6251, Miami, Florida 33172, [phone] (Telephone), [phone] (Fax) or via 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: Mr. Nicholas Danu, P.E., [phone], in writing: 1000 N.W. 111 Avenue, Room 6111-A, Miami, Florida 33172 or via email: [e-mail]. Any persons who require translation services (free of charge) should also contact Mr. Nicholas Danu at least seven (7) days before the meeting.

Public participation is solicited without regard to race, color, national origin, age, sex, religion, disability or family status. 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: Mr. Huynh at the information listed above.