A public hearing is being held regarding plans to improve safety adjacent to the railroad crossing on S.R. 15/600 (U.S. 17/92), south of Orange Avenue, in Winter Park, Orange County. The project addresses operational and safety concerns ...

 

DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION

The Florida Department of Transportation (FDOT) announces a hearing to which all persons are invited.

DATE AND TIME: Thursday, August 10, 2017, 5:00 p.m. – 7:00 p.m.

PLACE: Civic Center of Winter Park, 1050 W. Morse Boulevard, Winter Park, FL 32789

GENERAL SUBJECT MATTER TO BE CONSIDERED: A public hearing is being held regarding plans to improve safety adjacent to the railroad crossing on S.R. 15/600 (U.S. 17/92), south of Orange Avenue, in Winter Park, Orange County.

The project addresses operational and safety concerns surrounding the crossing by installing a raised grassed median along S.R. 15/600 (U.S. 17/92), from the railroad crossing to 100 feet north and south of the crossing. These modifications reduce traffic conflict points at the intersections, improving safety. Additional information will be available at the public hearing related to pavement marking improvements proposed for the railroad crossing on S.R. 426, east of Pennsylvania Avenue, in Winter Park.

The public hearing will be Thursday, August 10, 2017, from 5:00 p.m. to 7:00 p.m. at the Civic Center of Winter Park, 1050 W. Morse Boulevard, Winter Park, FL 32789. It will begin as an open house at 5:00 p.m. with a formal presentation at 6:00 p.m., followed by a public comment period.

Participants may provide verbal comments directly to a court reporter before and after the formal presentation. Written comments can be submitted at the hearing, sent by mail to Ashraf Elmaghraby, P.E., Florida Department of Transportation, District Five Traffic Operations, 719 S. Woodland Boulevard, MS 562, DeLand, FL 32720, or emailed to [e-mail]. All statements postmarked no later than August 20, 2017 will become a part of the public hearing record.

The draft project documents and other information will be available for public review from July 30, 2017 to August 20, 2017 at the Winter Park Public Library, 460 E. New England Avenue, Winter Park, FL 32789, Monday-Thursday 9:00 a.m. to 9:00 p.m., Friday and Saturday 9:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m., Sunday 1:00 p.m. to 5:00 p.m.

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, [phone], [e-mail].

Media inquiries can be directed to Public Information Manager Steve Olson, [phone], [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: Ashraf Elmaghraby, P.E., FDOT Project Manager, [phone], [e-mail]. Persons who require translation services (free of charge) should also contact Ashraf Elmaghraby, P.E., FDOT Project Manager, [phone], [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: Ashraf Elmaghraby, P.E., FDOT Project Manager, [phone], [e-mail].