Financial Project ID Numbers: 436964-1-22-02, ETDM Number:14244 and 439891-1-22-02; ETDM Number: 14291 Project Description: Newport Business Center Project Update for I-95 Project Development and Environment (PD&E) Study between SW 10th Street ...

 

OTHER AGENCIES AND ORGANIZATIONS

The Valerin Group, Inc.

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

DATE AND TIME: Wednesday, September 16, 2020, 6:00 p.m. – 7:00 p.m.

PLACE: Virtual Webinar. Visit the project website at www.fdot.gov/projects/sr9 to pre-register for the webinar. The webinar will be available online only.

GENERAL SUBJECT MATTER TO BE CONSIDERED: Financial Project ID Numbers: 436964-1-22-02, ETDM Number:14244 and 439891-1-22-02; ETDM Number: 14291

Project Description: Newport Business Center Project Update for I-95 Project Development and Environment (PD&E) Study between SW 10th Street and Hillsboro Boulevard and SW 10th Street from Florida’s Turnpike/Sawgrass Expressway to west of I-95.

A PD&E study is FDOT’s process to evaluate the social, economic, and environmental impacts associated with a planned transportation improvement project. The purpose of this meeting is for an update on the alternatives affecting the Newport Business Center entrance and to give interested persons an opportunity to comment and provide input on the transportation improvement alternatives for this project.

The environmental review, consultation, and other actions required by applicable federal environmental laws for this project are being, or have been, carried out by FDOT pursuant to 23 U.S.C.327 and a Memorandum of Understanding dated December 14, 2016 and executed by the Federal Highway Administration and FDOT.

Persons interested in joining are encouraged to register for the webinar. Pre-registration for the webinar is required; visit the project website to register (www.fdot.gov/projects/sr9). Once you have registered for the webinar, an email containing a personalized link will be sent to you with instructions for joining the webinar at the specified date and time. Additional information on the webinar format and process is available on the project website. The webinar will be divided into two sections: a slideshow presentation and a question and answer period. The slideshow presentation is anticipated to last approximately 30 minutes before transitioning to the question and answer period. Questions and comments can be submitted on the website prior to the webinar, during the webinar using the chat feature, or after the webinar on the website.

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: Robert Bostian, PE, Project Manager, Florida Department of Transportation District Four, 3400 West Commercial Boulevard, Fort Lauderdale, Florida, 33309, [phone], toll free: 1(866)336-8435. ext. 4427, 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. Robert Bostian, PE, Florida Department of Transportation District Four, 3400 West Commercial Boulevard, Fort Lauderdale, Florida, 33309, [phone], toll free: 1(866)336-8435. ext. 4427, [e-mail]. Any persons who require translation services (free of charge) should also contact Mr. Robert Bostian, PE, at least seven (7) days prior to the meeting. 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. Robert Bostian, PE, Project Manager, Florida Department of Transportation District Four, 3400 West Commercial Boulevard, Fort Lauderdale, Florida, 33309, [phone], toll free: 1[phone]. ext. 4427, [e-mail], or visit the project website at www.fdot.gov/projects/sr9.