This public hearing is being held to allow interested persons the opportunity to provide comments concerning the location, conceptual design, and social, economic, and environmental effects of Recommended Build Alternative for the SR 50 (Cortez ...

 

OTHER AGENCIES AND ORGANIZATIONS
ATKINS - Tampa

The Florida Department of Transportation, District Seven announces a hearing to which all persons are invited.

DATE AND TIME: Thursday, September 27, 2012, 5:00 p.m. – 7:00 p.m.

PLACE: Ridge Manor Community Center, 34240 Cortez Boulevard, Dade City, Florida 33523

GENERAL SUBJECT MATTER TO BE CONSIDERED: This public hearing is being held to allow interested persons the opportunity to provide comments concerning the location, conceptual design, and social, economic, and environmental effects of Recommended Build Alternative for the SR 50 (Cortez Boulevard) Project Development and Environment (PD&E) Study from Lockhart Road to US 301 (SR 35/Treiman Boulevard), FPID No. 416732-2. The Recommended Build Alternative includes widening the existing two and four-lane rural roadway to a four and six-lane divided arterial with pedestrian and bicycle facilities on both sides of the road. In accordance with Section 335.188, Florida Statutes, this public hearing is also being held to provide the opportunity for public comment on the proposed access management reclassification for SR 50 (Cortez Boulevard) from Kettering Road to east of US 301 (SR 35/Treiman Boulevard) from Access Class 4 to Access Class 3 due to proposed changes from a non-restrictive to a restrictive median. Public participation is solicited without regard to race, color, national origin, age, sex, religion, disability, or family status.

A copy of the agenda may be obtained by contacting: Robin Rhinesmith, Project Manager, 1(800)226-7220; [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 seven (7) days before the workshop/meeting by contacting: Robin Rhinesmith, Project Manager, 1(800)226-7220; [phone] or email: robin.rhinesmith@ dot.state.fl.us. 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: Robin Rhinesmith, Project Manager, at the information above.