Florida Department of Transportation to Host Public Meeting May 23 Regarding Fiske Boulevard Project

project is to enhance pedestrian and vehicle safety along the corridor

BREVARD COUNTY • ROCKLEDGE, FLORIDA – The Florida Department of Transportation is set to host a public meeting regarding project plans on Fiske Boulevard from Barbara Jenkins Street to King Street and at Levitt Parkway/Lakemoor Boulevard in Brevard County on May 23.

The meeting is set to begin at 5:30 p.m.

The purpose of these projects is to enhance pedestrian and vehicle safety along the corridor. Work includes adding a concrete median traffic separator and a pedestrian-activated midblock crossing (FPID No. 451310-1).

The project also will add a new traffic signal at the intersection of Fiske Boulevard and Levitt Parkway/Lakemoor Boulevard. (FPID No. 450417-1). Additional details are available in the attached project information handout. The public meeting is being held to present information and receive community feedback.

FDOT encourages community involvement and is offering this public meeting in person and virtually to provide more ways to participate. All attendees, regardless of which platform they choose, will receive the same information.

■ In-Person Open House Option: Participants may attend in person by going to McLarty Park Community Center, 790 Barton Blvd., Rockledge, FL 32955 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.

If attending in person, please remember to follow all safety and sanitation guidelines. If you are feeling unwell, please consider attending the meeting virtually.

■  Virtual Option: Interested persons may join over the Internet from a computer, tablet or mobile device at 5:30 p.m. For this option, advance registration is required by visiting https://fdot.cc/Fiske_Blvd_Improvements.

Once registered, participants will receive a confirmation email containing information about joining the meeting online. If using a mobile device, use the GoToWebinar app to be able to view the presentation and submit comments. If joining online, please allow adequate time to log in to view the presentation in its entirety.

If you are unable to attend the meeting, you can view all meeting materials, including the presentation, and provide comments through the project websites at www.cflroads.com/project/451310-1 and www.cflroads.com/project/450417-1. You may also contact FDOT directly by phone at 386-943-5425 or by email at Kevin.Powell@dot.state.fl.us.

FDOT is sending notices to nearby property owners, business owners, interested persons, and organizations to provide the opportunity to offer comments and express their views regarding this project and the proposed improvements.
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 Melissa.McKinney@dot.state.fl.us.

Persons who require accommodations under the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) or persons who require translation services (free of charge) should contact Kevin Powell at 386-943-5425 or Kevin.Powell@dot.state.fl.us at least seven (7) days before the meeting.

If you are hearing or speech impaired, please contact us by using the Florida Relay Service, at 1-800-955-8771 (TDD) or 1-800-955-8770 (Voice).

If you have any questions or comments about the meeting or the project, please contact FDOT by phone at 386-943-5425, by email at Kevin.Powell@dot.state.fl.us, or by U.S. mail at Florida Department of Transportation, 719 S. Woodland Blvd., MS 542, DeLand, FL 32720.

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