The Sarasota/Manatee Barrier Islands Traffic Study is examining the feasibility of improving the overall infrastructure, including traffic operations and circulation, on the Sarasota/Manatee barrier islands as well as island-to-mainland connections. Phase 1 of the traffic study is complete. Phase 2 of the project is underway and includes observations, collection of traffic data, review of land use, parking studies, etc. he meeting will review the materials distributed at the Steering Committee meeting on November 9, 2017 including the traffic evaluation findings for all the islands, identified congestion “hotspots” and the parking evaluation. The meeting will also present the results of the public comment from the December 5, 2017 public meeting. Please note that two or more elected officials may be present at the meeting.