The Florida Department of Transportation (FDOT) will hold a public meeting regarding project plans on Montreal Avenue (eastbound State Road 518) from U.S. 1 to Pineapple Avenue in Melbourne on Tuesday, January 19, at 6:00 p.m.
The purpose of this project is to extend the life of the existing roadway by repaving Montreal Avenue from U.S. 1 to Pineapple Avenue and improve pedestrian and bicycle safety along the corridor. Proposed design elements include adding landscaped curb extensions, removing six on-street parking spaces from the outside right lane, adding 11 on-street parking spaces to the inside left lane, adding a 7-foot-wide buffered bike lane, and modifying existing sidewalks. The public meeting is being held to present information and receive community feedback.
The Department is offering multiple ways for the community to participate in the meeting. All participants, regardless of platform they choose, will receive the same information on the proposed project.
Virtual Option: Interested persons may join the Virtual Public Meeting (VPM) from a computer, tablet or mobile device. A VPM is a free live presentation or webinar over the internet. For this option, advance registration is required by visiting the link below. Once registered, participants will receive a confirmation email containing information about joining the meeting online. Please note, Internet Explorer cannot be used to register or attend this webinar https://attendee.gotowebinar.com/register/5118993397921564940
Phone Option (Listen Only): Participants may join the meeting in listen-only mode by dialing 562-247-8321 and entering the passcode 746-841-289 when prompted.
In-Person Open House Option: Participants may attend in person by going to Eau Gallie Civic Center, 1551 Highland Avenue, Melbourne, FL 32935. The in-person meeting will be an open house where participants can stop by anytime between 6 p.m. and 7:30 p.m. to view a looping presentation and project displays, speak with project team members and submit comments or questions. The Department requests advance registration for this option to ensure all attendees are accommodated safely and according to social distancing guidelines. To register for the in-person option, please contact the FDOT Project Manager Kathleen Enot by phone at 386-943-5149, by email at [email protected], or U.S. mail at Florida Department of Transportation, 719 S. Woodland Boulevard, MS 542, DeLand, Florida 32720.
Attendees will be asked to follow all safety and sanitation guidelines as well as adhere to any local ordinances. Persons who are not feeling well should not attend the in-person meeting.
The VPM and in-person meeting location open at 6:00 p.m. on Tuesday, January 19. If joining online, please provide adequate log-in time to view the presentation in its entirety.
All meeting materials, including the presentation, will be available on the project website at https://www.cflroads.com/project/442881-1 prior to the meeting. Also, a recording of the meeting will be available on the website within a week following the meeting.
Public participation is solicited without regard to race, color, national origin, age, sex, religion, disability, or family status. Persons wishing to express their concerns relative to FDOT compliance with Title VI may do so by contacting Jennifer Smith, FDOT District Five Title VI Coordinator, at [email protected].
Persons who require accommodations under the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) or persons who require translation services (free of charge) should contact Kathleen Enot at 386-943-5149 or [email protected] at least seven (7) days prior to the meeting. If you are meeting or speech impaired, please contact us by using the Florida Relay Service, 1-800-955-8771 (TDD) or 1-800-955-8770 (Voice).
Media inquiries should be directed to the FDOT District Five Communications Office at [email protected] or by phone at 386-943-5593.
