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[Lu Vencl]

PUBLIC HEARING: US 1 FROM SAMPLE RD TO PALM BEACH CO LINE
District: Four
Meeting Type: Hearing
Date: Tuesday, February 26, 2019
Time: 5:30 pm to N/A
Location Name: Hillsboro Community Center
Street Address: 50 Hillsboro Technology Drive
City: Deerfield Beach FL 33441
Purpose:
The Florida Department of Transportation (FDOT) is conducting this Public Hearing to discuss proposed improvements for State Road 5/US 1 from Sample Road to the Palm Beach County Line in the Lighthouse Point, Pompano Beach and Deerfield Beach area. 
 
The hearing will begin as an informal open house at 5:30 PM
A formal presentation will be made at 6 PM 
A public comment period will follow the presentation
 
Design plans and project information will be available for public viewing throughout the hearing.
 
Proposed improvements include:
Modifying the median to provide 5-foot wide bike lanes
Replacing traffic signals at the US 1 and NE 2 Street/Eller Street intersection
Adding street lighting at the US 1 and NE 2 Street/Eller Street intersection
Modifying the existing median opening at NE 41 Street/Vintage Drive to allow only left turns into the side street
Reconstructing curb ramps to meet Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) standards
Removing old asphalt and resurfacing existing pavement
 
Construction of the improvements is scheduled to begin in August 2019 with anticipated completion in August 2020. The estimated construction cost of these improvements is $6.5 million. 
 
This project is a partnership between FDOT, the Broward Metropolitan Planning Organization (MPO) and the affected cities. The MPO is investing over $300 million to create safer, healthier communities in Broward County. This project is one of many within a larger plan to create enhanced bicycle, pedestrian, and public transportation access. The Broward MPO is a federally-mandated agency that is responsible for making decisions on local transportation issues and prioritizing how to spend federal funds on transportation projects. 
 
Public participation is solicited without regard to race, color, national origin, age, sex, religion, disability or family status. 
 
Persons who require special accommodations under ADA or persons who require translation services (free of charge) should contact Scott Thurman, P.E., FDOT Project Manager at least seven days prior to the hearing. He can be reached by phone at 954-777-4135 or toll free at 1-866-336-8435 or by email at Scott.Thurman at dot.state.fl.us..
 
 
 
Primary Contact: Scott Thurman, P.E., FDOT Project Manager
Primary Phone: 954-777-4135 or toll free 1-866-336-8435 ext 4135
Primary E-Mail: Scott.Thurman at dot.state.fl.us
Additional Contact: FDOT District Four Public Information Office
Additional Phone: 954-777-4090 or toll free 1-866-336-8435 ext 4090
Additional E-mail: FDOT-D4PIO at dot.state.fl.us
Expires: 2/28/2019

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