Meeting will be offered in multiple platforms
The Florida Department of Transportation (FDOT) will hold a public meeting regarding project plans on State Road (S.R.) 426 from west of S.R. 417 to Eyrie Drive on Thursday, July 8, at 5:30 p.m.
The purpose of this project is to enhance safety for pedestrians, bicyclists, and drivers and improve the roadway surface by repaving this segment of S.R. 426. The project will make multi-modal improvements such as filling gaps of bicycle lanes near S.R. 417 and providing a wider bicycle lane (where possible) through the corridor. Pedestrians will also benefit from a wider sidewalk from the S.R. 417 overpass to Mystic Lake Drive. Other pedestrian safety enhancements include reconstructing sidewalk curb ramps in accordance with current Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) standards, improving intersection lighting, and upgrading pedestrian signals and crosswalks. The project also proposes to reconstruct and upgrade existing traffic signals and improve drainage.
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. bit.ly/3tEyD0b
Phone Option (Listen Only): Participants may join the meeting in listen-only mode by dialing 1-866-901-6455 and entering the passcode 111-115-295 when prompted.
In-Person Open House Option: Participants may attend in person by going to St. Luke’s Lutheran Church, 2021 W. State Road 426, Oviedo, FL 32765. The in-person meeting will be an open house where participants can stop by anytime between 5:30 p.m. and 7 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 open house option, please contact the FDOT Project Manager Tyler Burgett by phone at 386-943-5439, 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.
All meeting materials, including the presentation, will be available on the project website at www.cflroads.com/project/445221-1 prior to 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 Carolyn Fitzwilliam at 386-943-5215 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.
