The public hearings will consist of department presentations about the tentative work program followed by a public testimony period. At each hearing, people are invited to review the tentative work program. Department staff will be available for information discussion and assistance. A court reporter will accept public comments, if desired, for entry into the public record. Written comments from all interested parties are accepted by the department at the public hearings or if received by December 31, 2013. Comments should be mailed to Billy L. Hattaway, P.E., District Secretary, Florida Department of Transportation, Post Office Box 1249, Bartow, Florida 33831.