Hearing will be offered in multiple platforms
The Florida Department of Transportation (FDOT) will hold a public hearing regarding project plans on State Road (S.R.) A1A from north of Ocean Marina Drive to south of Westmayer Place on Thursday, July 15, at 5:30 p.m.
The purpose of this project is to enhance vehicular and pedestrian safety in the Town of Beverly Beach. Project plans include repaving S.R. A1A within the project limits as well as operational improvements to enhance mobility along the corridor. Improvements for pedestrian visibility and connectivity are also being proposed. This public hearing is being held to present information and receive community feedback.
The Department is offering multiple ways for the community to participate in the hearing. All participants, regardless of platform they choose, will participate in the same live hearing.
Virtual Option: Interested persons may join the Virtual Public Hearing (VPH) from a computer, tablet, or mobile device. A VPH 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 hearing online. Please note, Internet Explorer cannot be used to register or attend this webinar. bit.ly/3vwnMY5
Phone Option (Listen Only): Participants may join the hearing in listen-only mode by dialing 1-877-309-2071 and entering the passcode 211-468-607 when prompted.
In-Person Option: Participants may attend in person by going to Santa Maria del Mar Catholic Church, Parish Hall, at 915 N. Central Ave., Flagler Beach, Florida 32136. 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 Taleb Shams, P.E., by phone at 386-943-5231, 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 hearing.
All hearing materials, including the presentation, will be available on the project website at www.cflroads.com/project/445690-1 prior to the hearing. Also, a recording of the hearing will be available on the website within a week following the hearing.
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 hearing. If you are hearing 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.