MEDIA ADVISORY
Meetings will once again be conducted in a hybrid format
The Florida Department of Transportation (FDOT) will facilitate each of the upcoming Multi-use Corridors of Regional Economic Significance (M-CORES) Task Force meetings and public engagement options this month. The meetings will once again be conducted in a hybrid format allowing members of the public the option to attend in person to view the meeting broadcast as well as provide public comment.
During the September meetings, subject matter experts serving on the Task Forces will further refine the draft reports with a focus on guiding principles, instructions and action plans. The final reports, which will guide FDOT in the program’s subsequent study phases, are due to the Governor and Legislature on November 15. The meeting agendas and supporting materials have been posted to FloridaMCORES.com.
The hybrid meeting format offers additional options for the public to stay connected and engaged in the M-CORES planning process, while allowing Task Force members and the public to attend virtually due to COVID-19. Those who prefer to participate through the virtual GoToWebinar platform should register online at FloridaMCORES.com/events-calendar by clicking on the meeting date. All persons wishing to provide live public comments via the GoToWebinar format must register online no later than:
- Northern Turnpike Corridor: Tuesday, September 22, no later than 4 p.m.
- Southwest-Central Florida Corridor: Wednesday, September 23, no later than 4 p.m.
- Suncoast Corridor: Thursday, September 24, no later than 4 p.m.
Each Task Force meeting will have two locations open to the public that will broadcast the meeting live via GoToWebinar. Those who attend in person will be required to comply with all local rules and ordinances regarding COVID-19 safety precautions. Enhanced safety and sanitation measures will continue to be taken at all in-person M-CORES events, including:
- Using CDC-recommended products to sanitize high-touch areas before, during and after the event
- Requiring all FDOT and consultant staff to wear masks
- Requesting that all attendees wear masks
- Providing hand sanitizer and masks for attendees
- Limiting the number of people in a room at one time to 50
- Utilizing signage and other tools to facilitate social distancing
- Implementing the use of single use sign-in materials and speaker cards
Members of the public attending virtually and in person will have the opportunity to provide comments to the Task Force members. Further details are below.
Virtual and In-person Options for Members of the Public:
Northern Turnpike Corridor Task Force Meeting
Date: Tuesday, September 22
Time: Meeting begins at 9 a.m. Public comment will begin at approximately 5 p.m.
Virtual Option: Members of the public who choose to participate virtually should register online at FloridaMCORES.com/events-calendar by clicking on the meeting date.
In-person Viewing Locations: Those who wish to provide in-person comments must complete a speaker card at the physical location.
Public Viewing Location
Plantation on Crystal River
9301 West Fort Island Trail
Crystal River, FL 34429
Public Viewing Location
Hilton Ocala
3600 SW 36th Avenue
Ocala, FL 34474
Southwest-Central Florida Corridor Task Force Meeting
Date: Wednesday, September 23
Time: Meeting begins at 9 a.m. Public comment will begin at approximately 5 p.m.
Virtual Option: Members of the public who choose to participate virtually should register online at FloridaMCORES.com/events-calendar by clicking on the meeting date.
In-person Viewing Locations: Those who wish to provide in-person comments must complete a speaker card at the physical location.
Public Viewing Location
Whaley Hall at Lee County Civic Center
11831 Bayshore Road
North Fort Myers, FL 33917
Public Viewing Location
UF/IFAS Extension Service
1702 Hwy 17 South
Bartow, FL 33830
Suncoast Corridor Task Force Meeting
Date: Thursday, September 24
Time: Meeting begins at 9 a.m. Public comment will begin at approximately 5 p.m.
Virtual Option: Members of the public who choose to participate virtually should register online at FloridaMCORES.com/events-calendar by clicking on the meeting date.
In-person Viewing Locations: Those who wish to provide in-person comments must complete a speaker card at the physical location.
Public Viewing Location
Madison Golf & Country Club
445 Country Club Road
Madison, FL 32340
Public Viewing Location
Lafayette County Courthouse –
Commission Meeting Room
120 W. Main Street
Mayo, FL 32066
