The proposed safety improvements include installing three mid-block crossings with pedestrian hybrid beacons along US 41 between 53rd Avenue and Orlando Avenue; modifying two median openings for SR 684 at 32nd Street W. and 28th Street W.

UPCOMING PUBLIC MEETING
LIVE-ONLINE: Thursday, September 5, 2024,
OR
IN-PERSON: Tuesday, September 10, 2024 

FDOT invites you to an upcoming public meeting. The purpose of this meeting is to share information about the improvements and to provide the public an opportunity to comment for the official meeting record. Read the Public Involvement section below for all information.

UPCOMING PUBLIC MEETING

Here are the ways you can participate in the upcoming meeting. Materials will be the same at all events, so attending every event is not necessary.

Thursday, August 29, 2024, Meeting Materials Posted

Beginning on, August 29, 2024 materials will be listed in the Project Documents box below. You will be able to submit comments online if you are unable to attend a live event.

Thursday, September 5, 2024
Live Online Meeting - (Advanced registration required)

6 – 7 p.m.
https://attendee.gotowebinar.com/register/5010739910578100828
You will receive a confirmation email with information about joining the meeting from a computer, tablet, or mobile device. (Note: Internet Explorer cannot be used for this event)

Review the materials online prior to the event. Participate in an online presentation and live question & answer session with the project team.

Tuesday, September 10, 2024 
In-Person Meeting

Bayside Community Church - Bayshore Gardens Campus
5051 26th St W, Bradenton, FL 34207

5 – 7 p.m. open house
View meeting materials, talk to the project team, and submit comments.

How to submit comments

You may submit comments in the following ways:

• During the live in-person event
• Online through the project website (use the contact box on the right)
• Email the project manager (xiaoxue.peng@dot.state.fl.us)
• By mail:

                 FDOT District One, Attn: Xiaoxue (Snow) Peng

                 801 N. Broadway Ave., Bartow, FL 33830

You are able to provide written comment about the project at any time, but comments must be submitted by September 20, 2024, to be included in the record for this meeting.  You may also call the project manager (phone number to the right) if you have questions before you submit your comment.

If you need ADA or Translation Services:
Persons who require special accommodations under the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) or persons who require translation services (free of charge) should contact Cynthia Sykes, District One Title VI Coordinator by phone at (863) 519-2287 or by email at cynthia.sykes@dot.state.fl.us at least seven (7) days before the live event you plan to attend.

The Florida Department of Transportation is required to comply with various non-discrimination laws and regulations, including Title VI of the Civil Rights Act of 1964. FDOT solicits public participation without regard to race, color, national origin, age, sex, religion, disability, or family status. Anyone wishing to express concern about Title VI should contact Cynthia Sykes at the information above.