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US 41 and Gulfstream Avenue Intersection Improvement Public Information Meeting

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The Florida Department of Transportation (FDOT), District One, invites you to attend a public information meeting to discuss the construction of a roundabout at the intersection of US 41 and Gulfstream Avenue in the City of Sarasota.

The meeting is from 5 p.m. to 7 p.m. (open house format) on Tuesday, March 27, 2018 in the Sarasota Municipal Auditorium, 801 N. Tamiami Trail, Sarasota, FL.

At this public meeting, FDOT will display for your review information about the proposed roundabout. The meeting will be an open house format where people can ask questions and provide comments to FDOT representatives in a one-on-one setting. FDOT will accept written comments during the meeting.

FDOT is sending notices to property owners located within at least 300 feet of the intersection, including residents along Sunset Drive and Golden Gate Point. We encourage all interested people to attend and express their views regarding the project and information presented.

FDOT solicits public participation without regard to race, color, national origin, age, sex, religion, disability, or family status. People who require special accommodations under the Americans with Disabilities Act or who require translation services (free of charge) should contact Jamie Schley, Title VI Coordinator, at 863-519-2573 or by email at [email protected] at least seven days prior to the public meeting.

Gov. Scott Directs FDOT to Suspend Federal Payments for Collapsed FIU Bridge

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Governor Rick Scott today directed Florida Department of Transportation (FDOT) Secretary Mike Dew to suspend the payment of all federal funding for the Florida International University (FIU) pedestrian bridge which collapsed last week, taking the lives of six Floridians. For this project, FDOT is the agency which acts as a pass-through for federal funding to be administered to FIU. At the Governor’s direction, this funding will be withheld indefinitely pending the completion of the National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB) investigation.

Governor Scott said, “Last week, the lives of six Floridians were tragically lost when the FIU pedestrian bridge suddenly collapsed onto SW 8th Street in Miami. Ann and I are heartbroken for these families and while we continue to mourn the loss of these individuals, we are also searching for answers.

“Today, I am directing FDOT to suspend all future payments of the more than $13.6 million in federal funding originally allocated for this project. Before another dollar is spent on this bridge, we must know exactly what happened. FDOT is working hand-in-hand with the NTSB in its investigation and until this is completed, all taxpayer dollars will be withheld.”

The funding breakdown for the FIU pedestrian bridge is as follows:

Central Florida Commuter Rail Commission (CFCRC) Meeting March 29

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The Central Florida Commuter Rail Commission (CFCRC), the SunRail advisory board comprised of elected leaders from the five local funding partners, will meet Thursday, March 29, beginning at 10 a.m. at the Metroplan Orlando offices, located at 250 S. Orange Avenue, Suite 200, Orlando, Florida 32801.

This meeting site is conveniently located near the Church Street Station platforms. Please check SunRail arrival and departure times at sunrail.com.

Public participation is solicited without regard to race, color, national origin, age, sex, religion, disability or family status. Persons who require accommodations under the Americans with Disabilities Act or persons who require translation services (free of charge) should contact Roger Masten, c/o SunRail, 801 SunRail Drive, Sanford, FL  32771; or by phone at (321) 257-7161; or by email [email protected].

Questions? Please contact Steve Olson of the Florida Department of Transportation at [email protected]/386-943-5479.

Please be careful around trains, railroad crossings, and while at station platforms. Be smart. Be safe. For more information about SunRail, including fares, schedule and station locations, please visit sunrail.com.

FDOT Public Hearing for US 41 Design Project from Blackburn Point Road to McIntosh Road in Sarasota County

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The Florida Department of Transportation (FDOT), District One is hosting a public hearing for proposed median and access management improvements to US 41 from Blackburn Point Road to McIntosh Road in Sarasota County.

Meeting date and location:

Date: Thursday, March 15, 2018
Time: 5 p.m. Open house / 6 p.m. Public Hearing
Location: Our Lady of Mount Carmel Parish, 241 Burney Road, Osprey, Florida 34229

Beginning at 5 p.m., people can view the draft design plans, display boards with design overlays, ask questions, and provide comments to FDOT representatives. The formal public hearing begins at 6 p.m. A hearing moderator will offer introductory remarks and a slide presentation will follow describing the project.

The primary purpose of this project is to create a complete street that serves all users: cars, trucks, transit, pedestrians and bicycles.

The proposed design includes reconstruction of paved shoulders from 4 feet to 7 feet to provide 7-foot-wide buffered bike lanes, widening of the right-turn lanes to accommodate the new bike lanes, and adding 5-foot-wide sidewalks to fill in the gaps on either side of the roadway. The proposed design also includes widening the medians and closing the median opening at Holland Street and extend the southbound left turn lane at Bay Street to allow for additional space for vehicles.

FDOT solicits public participation without regard to race, color, national origin, age, sex, religion, disability, or family status. People who require special accommodations under the Americans with Disabilities Act or who require translation services (free of charge) should contact Jamie Schley, District One Title VI Coordinator, at 863-519-2573 or by email at [email protected] at least seven (7) days prior to the meeting.

Interested parties may submit written comments at the meeting or by mail postmarked by March 26, 2018 to Justin R. Reck, FDOT Project Manager, at 801 N. Broadway Avenue, Bartow, FL 33830, by telephone at 863-519-2502 or toll-free at 1-800-292-3368, Ext. 2502, or by email to [email protected].

For more information please visit our website SWFLRoads.com or contact Justin R. Reck as referenced above.

Ramp Closure Scheduled for Southbound U.S. 17/92 Ramp to Westbound S.R. 414

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Beginning tomorrow, Feb. 27, the southbound U.S. 17/92 ramp to westbound S.R. 414 will be closed through March 1 between the hours of 10 p.m. and 5 a.m.

Traffic will be routed south on U.S. 17/92, west on Horatio Avenue then north on North Maitland Avenue to Maitland Boulevard.

The closure will allow workers to safely complete asphalt milling and resurfacing of the ramp.

Electronic message boards and other signage will be used to direct motorists. Please note that this schedule may change due to weather or other unexpected conditions. Construction updates are available on FDOT’s Central Florida website, cflroads.com, or by contacting Public Information Coordinator Alicia Arroyo at 407-278-2713 or [email protected].

For media inquiries, please contact the District Five Communications Office at 386-943-5479 or [email protected].

RoadWatch Advisory for SR 70 from L7 Ranch Road to Southwind Road in Highlands County

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HIGHLANDS COUNTY

SR 70 from L7 Ranch Road to Southwind Road in Lake Placid: Maintenance contract project: Crews will be milling and resurfacing  3 ½ miles of road from L7 Ranch Road to Southwind Road on State Road 70 in Lake Placid. On Thursday, March 1st and Friday, March 2nd from 7 a.m. to 5 p.m. motorists should expect single lane closures for eastbound and westbound traffic with flagging operations on SR 70 from L7 Ranch Road to Southwind Road.  Motorists are advised to use caution in this area and obey the posted speed limits.

Central Florida Commuter Rail Technical Advisory Committee (TAC) Meeting March 7, 2018

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The Central Florida Commuter Rail Technical Advisory Committee (TAC) meets Wednesday, March 7, 2018, at 2:00 p.m. at LYNX Central Station, in the 2nd floor Multipurpose Room, located at 455 N. Garland Avenue, Orlando, Florida 32801. The TAC is comprised of appointed city and county officials.

This meeting site is conveniently located near the LYNX Station platforms. Please check SunRail arrival and departure times at www.sunrail.com.

Public participation is solicited without regard to race, color, national origin, age, sex, religion, disability or family status. Persons who require accommodations under the Americans with Disabilities Act or persons who require translation services (free of charge) should contact Roger Masten, c/o SunRail, 801 SunRail Drive, Sanford, FL  3277; or by phone at (321) 257-7161; or by email [email protected].

Questions? Please contact Steve Olson of the Florida Department of Transportation at [email protected] /386-943-5479.

Please be careful around trains, railroad crossings, and while at station platforms. Be smart. Be safe. For more information about SunRail, including fares, schedule and station locations, please visit www.sunrail.com.

Public Input Opportunity for Malabar Road (S.R. 514) Proposed Improvements

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The Florida Department of Transportation (FDOT) will hold a public hearing for the Malabar Road (State Road (S.R.) 514) Project Development and Environment (PD&E) study from Babcock Street to
U.S. 1 in Brevard County on Wednesday, Feb. 28 beginning at 5 p.m. at the City of Palm Bay Council Chambers. The meeting will be an open house format until a presentation at 6 p.m., followed by public comments.

FDOT will present the recommended build alternative to widen Malabar Road from Babcock Street to U.S. 1 from a two-lane roadway to a four-lane roadway where warranted. The project will also change the Access Classification of Malabar Road from Class 3, which does not prevent turns for traffic traveling in opposite directions, to Class 5, which prevents turns across the median of a divided highway. Chapter 335.199, Florida Statutes, requires a public hearing to present the proposed access classification change when any project on the state highway system closes or modifies an existing access.

The hearing is being conducted to give interested persons an opportunity to express their views concerning the location, conceptual design, social, economic, and environmental effects of the proposed improvements. Persons wishing to submit written statements, in place of or in addition to oral statements, may do so at the hearing or by sending them to Lorena Cucek, FDOT District Five MS 501, 719 S. Woodland Boulevard, DeLand, FL 32720. All statements postmarked no later than March 13, 2018 will become a part of the public hearing record.

The draft environmental and engineering reports are available for review through March 13, 2018 at the following locations:

  1. Franklin T. DeGrodt Library, 6475 Minton Road SW, Palm Bay, FL 32908
  2. Malabar Town Hall, 2725 Malabar Road, Malabar, FL 32950-4427
  3. The study website – www.sr514malabar.com

Public participation is sought 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 to [email protected].

Persons who require special accommodations under the Americans with Disabilities Act or persons who require translation services (free of charge) should contact Lorena Cucek, FDOT Project Manager, at 719 S. Woodland Boulevard – MS 501, DeLand, FL 32720, by phone 386-943-5392, or by email to [email protected]. 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, 386-943-5479 /[email protected].

“Not So Noisy” Bike Week Promotes Cycling as Fun, Healthy Option

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The Florida Department of Transportation’s (FDOT) reThink Your CommuteTM program has partnered with Bethune-Cookman University, Daytona State College and Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University to host the 2018 “Not So Noisy” Bike Week February 19-24. This initiative is to promote bike safety and active transportation.

A community festival will take place on Saturday, February 24 at Bethune-Cookman University’s L. Gale Lemerand School of Nursing, located at 739 West International Speedway Boulevard in Daytona Beach. The festival starts at 9 a.m., and will feature a kid-friendly bicycle safety rodeo and a transportation information fair. Representatives from the FDOT’s Alert Today Alive Tomorrow campaign, Votran, the River to Sea Transportation Planning Organization, Florida Bicycle Association, and more will be on-site to answer questions and provide resources. Attendees will have the opportunity to be professionally fitted with a free bicycle helmet and enter to win a free bicycle, lights and lock.

At 10 a.m., the Daytona Beach Police Department will escort a 6.5-mile slow-paced bike ride. The route will begin and end at Bethune-Cookman University, with participants traveling to Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University and Daytona State College. The group will use regular travel lanes and shared-use paths where available. Children are prohibited from participation in the 10 a.m. bike ride. Helmets are strongly encouraged.

The community festival will include the Florida premier of the documentary “Why We Cycle.” This new documentary features cyclists and scientists from all walks of life as they examine Dutch cycling culture. The documentary will be shown at 11:30 a.m. in the Lucille O’Neal Lecture Hall at Bethune-Cookman University’s School of Nursing.

For more information and to register for the bike ride, visit BikeWeek.org or call 866-610-RIDE (7433.)Media inquiries can be directed to the Communications Manager, Steve Olson, at (386) 943-5497 or via email at [email protected].

About FDOT’s reThink Your CommuteTM Program
FDOT’s reThink Your Commute promotes smart transportation solutions for Central Florida’s workforce. From carpooling to telecommuting, the program assists employers and commuters across nine counties. For more information on the reThink Your Commute program, visit reThinkYourCommute.com or call 866-610-RIDE (7433).

RoadWatch Advisory for I-75/University Parkway Diverging Diamond Interchange in Sarasota/Bradenton

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SARASOTA/MANATEE

I-75/University Parkway (mile marker 213), Diverging Diamond Interchange (DDI) Sarasota/Bradenton:  Construction project: 

Lane Closures – Northbound I-75 On and Off Ramps at the I-75/University Parkway Interchange:

Wednesday, February 21. Details below:

The contractor anticipates implementing temporary single lane closures on northbound and southbound ramps of I-75/University Parkway interchange at night/overnight Wednesday, February 21 between 11 p.m. and 5 a.m. while crews place the final layer of asphalt on the ramp. All ramps will remain open.

Improvements being made as part of this project consist of constructing a diverging diamond interchange, adding an auxiliary lane on northbound and southbound I-75, constructing new bridges on  I-75 over University Parkway, widening of University Parkway, widening of I-75 bridges over Errie Creek and Foley Creek, realignment of on-ramps and off-ramps at I-75/University Parkway, addition of ponds, drainage improvements, new lighting and signalization, construction of a noise wall on the west side of I-75, sidewalks, bike lanes, and pedestrian walkways. Expected completion is early 2018. The contractor is Prince Contracting, LLC. For additional information, please visit the project website at swflroads.com/i75/university/.