<html><head><meta http-equiv="content-type" content="text/html; charset=utf-8"></head><body dir="auto"><table class="box" border="0" style="border: 1px solid rgb(192, 192, 192); padding-left: 5em; margin-bottom: 1em; width: 733px; font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif; -webkit-text-size-adjust: auto;"><tbody><tr><td colspan="2"><span class="boxheader" style="font-weight: bold; margin-left: 10px; padding: 5px; position: relative; left: 10px; bottom: 12px; -webkit-text-size-adjust: none; background-color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0);"><b><font face="UICTFontTextStyleBody">PUBLIC HEARING: US 1 FROM SAMPLE RD TO PALM BEACH CO LINE</font></b></span></td></tr><tr><td colspan="2"><div style="margin: 0px; padding: 0px;"><font face="UICTFontTextStyleBody"><span style="-webkit-text-size-adjust: none; background-color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0);"><b>District:</b> Four</span></font></div><div style="margin: 0px; padding: 0px;"><font face="UICTFontTextStyleBody"><span style="-webkit-text-size-adjust: none; background-color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0);"><b>Meeting Type:</b> Hearing</span></font></div><div style="margin: 0px; padding: 0px;"><font face="UICTFontTextStyleBody"><span style="-webkit-text-size-adjust: none; background-color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0);"><b>Date:</b> Tuesday, February 26, 2019</span></font></div><div style="margin: 0px; padding: 0px;"><font face="UICTFontTextStyleBody"><span style="-webkit-text-size-adjust: none; background-color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0);"><b>Time:</b> 5:30 pm to N/A</span></font></div><div style="margin: 0px; padding: 0px;"><font face="UICTFontTextStyleBody"><span style="-webkit-text-size-adjust: none; background-color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0);"><b>Location Name:</b> Hillsboro Community Center</span></font></div><div style="margin: 0px; padding: 0px;"><font face="UICTFontTextStyleBody"><span style="-webkit-text-size-adjust: none; background-color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0);"><b>Street Address:</b> 50 Hillsboro Technology Drive</span></font></div><div style="margin: 0px; padding: 0px;"><font face="UICTFontTextStyleBody"><span style="-webkit-text-size-adjust: none; background-color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0);"><b>City:</b> Deerfield Beach FL 33441</span></font></div><div style="margin: 0px; padding: 0px;"><b style="-webkit-text-size-adjust: none; background-color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0);"><font face="UICTFontTextStyleBody">Purpose:</font></b><div style="margin: 0px; padding: 0px;"><font face="UICTFontTextStyleBody"><span style="-webkit-text-size-adjust: none; background-color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0);">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. </span></font></div><div style="margin: 0px; padding: 0px;"><font face="UICTFontTextStyleBody"><span style="-webkit-text-size-adjust: none; background-color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0);"> </span></font></div><div style="margin: 0px; padding: 0px;"><font face="UICTFontTextStyleBody"><span style="-webkit-text-size-adjust: none; background-color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0);">The hearing will begin as an informal open house at 5:30 PM</span></font></div><div style="margin: 0px; padding: 0px;"><font face="UICTFontTextStyleBody"><span style="-webkit-text-size-adjust: none; background-color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0);">A formal presentation will be made at 6 PM </span></font></div><div style="margin: 0px; padding: 0px;"><font face="UICTFontTextStyleBody"><span style="-webkit-text-size-adjust: none; background-color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0);">A public comment period will follow the presentation</span></font></div><div style="margin: 0px; padding: 0px;"><font face="UICTFontTextStyleBody"><span style="-webkit-text-size-adjust: none; background-color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0);"> </span></font></div><div style="margin: 0px; padding: 0px;"><font face="UICTFontTextStyleBody"><span style="-webkit-text-size-adjust: none; background-color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0);">Design plans and project information will be available for public viewing throughout the hearing.</span></font></div><div style="margin: 0px; padding: 0px;"><font face="UICTFontTextStyleBody"><span style="-webkit-text-size-adjust: none; background-color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0);"> </span></font></div><div style="margin: 0px; padding: 0px;"><font face="UICTFontTextStyleBody"><span style="-webkit-text-size-adjust: none; background-color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0);">Proposed improvements include:</span></font></div><ul style="margin: 0px; padding: 0px;"><li><font face="UICTFontTextStyleBody"><span style="-webkit-text-size-adjust: none; background-color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0);">Modifying the median to provide 5-foot wide bike lanes</span></font></li><li><font face="UICTFontTextStyleBody"><span style="-webkit-text-size-adjust: none; background-color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0);">Replacing traffic signals at the US 1 and NE 2 Street/Eller Street intersection</span></font></li><li><font face="UICTFontTextStyleBody"><span style="-webkit-text-size-adjust: none; background-color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0);">Adding street lighting at the US 1 and NE 2 Street/Eller Street intersection</span></font></li><li><font face="UICTFontTextStyleBody"><span style="-webkit-text-size-adjust: none; background-color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0);">Modifying the existing median opening at NE 41 Street/Vintage Drive to allow only left turns into the side street</span></font></li><li><font face="UICTFontTextStyleBody"><span style="-webkit-text-size-adjust: none; background-color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0);">Reconstructing curb ramps to meet Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) standards</span></font></li><li><font face="UICTFontTextStyleBody"><span style="-webkit-text-size-adjust: none; background-color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0);">Removing old asphalt and resurfacing existing pavement</span></font></li></ul><div style="margin: 0px; padding: 0px;"><font face="UICTFontTextStyleBody"><span style="-webkit-text-size-adjust: none; background-color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0);"> </span></font></div><div style="margin: 0px; padding: 0px;"><font face="UICTFontTextStyleBody"><span style="-webkit-text-size-adjust: none; background-color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0);">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. </span></font></div><div style="margin: 0px; padding: 0px;"><font face="UICTFontTextStyleBody"><span style="-webkit-text-size-adjust: none; background-color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0);"> </span></font></div><div style="margin: 0px; padding: 0px;"><font face="UICTFontTextStyleBody"><span style="-webkit-text-size-adjust: none; background-color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0);">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. </span></font></div><div style="margin: 0px; padding: 0px;"><font face="UICTFontTextStyleBody"><span style="-webkit-text-size-adjust: none; background-color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0);"> </span></font></div><div style="margin: 0px; padding: 0px;"><font face="UICTFontTextStyleBody"><span style="-webkit-text-size-adjust: none; background-color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0);">Public participation is solicited without regard to race, color, national origin, age, sex, religion, disability or family status. </span></font></div><div style="margin: 0px; padding: 0px;"><font face="UICTFontTextStyleBody"><span style="-webkit-text-size-adjust: none; background-color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0);"> </span></font></div><div style="margin: 0px; padding: 0px;"><font face="UICTFontTextStyleBody"><span style="-webkit-text-size-adjust: none; background-color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0);">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 <a href="tel:954-777-4135">954-777-4135</a> or toll free at <a href="tel:1-866-336-8435">1-866-336-8435</a> or by email at <a href="mailto:Scott.Thurman@dot.state.fl.us">Scott.Thurman@dot.state.fl.us</a>..</span></font></div><div style="margin: 0px; padding: 0px;"><font face="UICTFontTextStyleBody"><span style="-webkit-text-size-adjust: none; background-color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0);"> </span></font></div><div style="margin: 0px; padding: 0px;"><font face="UICTFontTextStyleBody"><span style="-webkit-text-size-adjust: none; background-color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0);"> </span></font></div><div style="margin: 0px; padding: 0px;"><font face="UICTFontTextStyleBody"><span style="-webkit-text-size-adjust: none; background-color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0);"> </span></font></div></div><div style="margin: 0px; padding: 0px;"><font face="UICTFontTextStyleBody"><span style="-webkit-text-size-adjust: none; background-color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0);"><b>Primary Contact:</b> Scott Thurman, P.E., FDOT Project Manager</span></font></div><div style="margin: 0px; padding: 0px;"><font face="UICTFontTextStyleBody"><span style="-webkit-text-size-adjust: none; background-color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0);"><b>Primary Phone:</b> <a href="tel:954-777-4135">954-777-4135</a> or toll free <a href="tel:1-866-336-8435">1-866-336-8435</a> ext 4135</span></font></div><div style="margin: 0px; padding: 0px;"><font face="UICTFontTextStyleBody"><span style="-webkit-text-size-adjust: none; background-color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0);"><b>Primary E-Mail:</b> <a href="mailto:Scott.Thurman@dot.state.fl.us">Scott.Thurman@dot.state.fl.us</a></span></font></div><div style="margin: 0px; padding: 0px;"><font face="UICTFontTextStyleBody"><span style="-webkit-text-size-adjust: none; background-color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0);"><b>Additional Contact:</b> FDOT District Four Public Information Office</span></font></div><div style="margin: 0px; padding: 0px;"><font face="UICTFontTextStyleBody"><span style="-webkit-text-size-adjust: none; background-color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0);"><b>Additional Phone:</b> <a href="tel:954-777-4090">954-777-4090</a> or toll free <a href="tel:1-866-336-8435">1-866-336-8435</a> ext 4090</span></font></div><div style="margin: 0px; padding: 0px;"><font face="UICTFontTextStyleBody"><span style="-webkit-text-size-adjust: none; background-color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0);"><b>Additional E-mail:</b> <a href="mailto:FDOT-D4PIO@dot.state.fl.us">FDOT-D4PIO@dot.state.fl.us</a></span></font></div><div style="margin: 0px; padding: 0px;"><font face="UICTFontTextStyleBody"><span style="-webkit-text-size-adjust: none; background-color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0);"><b>Expires:</b> 2/28/2019</span></font></div></td></tr></tbody></table><br><div id="AppleMailSignature" dir="ltr">Sent from my iPhone, Lu Vencl</div></body></html>