Community Event will be offered in multiple platforms
The Florida Department of Transportation (FDOT) will hold a community event regarding improvements at the intersection of John Young Parkway (U.S. 17-92 / South Orange Blossom Trail) and Pleasant Hill Road / South Hoagland Boulevard on Wednesday, May 17, 2023, and Thursday, May 18, 2023, at 5:30 p.m. The purpose of this project is to relieve congestion, improve access, extend bicycle and pedestrian facilities, enhance aesthetics, and add landscaping within the project area. These improvements will consider capacity, safety, and multi-modal enhancements while minimizing potential impacts to the natural and human environments.
The Department is offering multiple ways for the community to participate in the event. All participants, regardless of which platform they choose, will receive the same information.
Virtual Option: Interested persons may join from a computer, tablet, or mobile device onWednesday, May 17, 2023, at 5:30 p.m. For this option, advance registration is required by visiting attendee.gotowebinar.com/register/2611811136698270043. Once registered, participants will receive a confirmation email containing information about joining the community event online. Please use Chrome or Microsoft Edge as your internet browser to register and attend this webinar. If joining online, please allow adequate time to log in to view the presentation in its entirety.
Phone Option (Listen Only): Participants may listen to the community event onWednesday, May 17, 2023, at 5:30 p.m. by dialing 1-877-309-2074 and entering the passcode 915-516-524 when prompted.
In-Person Open House Option: Participants may attend in person by going to the Kissimmee Civic Center, 201 E Dakin Avenue, Kissimmee, FL 34741on Wednesday, May 17, 2023, anytime between 5:30 p.m. and 7:30 p.m. or by going to the Poinciana Community Center, 445 Marigold Avenue, Poinciana, FL 34759 on Thursday, May 18, 2023, anytime between 5:30 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. If attending in person, please remember to follow all safety and sanitation guidelines. If you are feeling unwell, please consider attending the community event virtually or by phone.
All materials, including the presentation, will be available on the project website at www.cflroads.com/project/418403-7 prior to the community event.
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 Melissa McKinney, FDOT District Five Title VI Coordinator, at [email protected].
Persons who require special accommodations under the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) or persons who require translation services (free of charge) should contact FDOT Project Manager Steven Buck at 386-943-5171 or [email protected] at least seven (7) days prior to the community event. 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.
