July 30th PD&E Study Alternatives Public Meeting for South Babcock Street
The limits of this study are from south of Micco Road/Deer Run Road to Malabar Road/S.R. 514, a distance of approximately 9 miles. A project location map showing study limits and the meeting location is attached for your reference.
The Alternatives Public Meeting will be held on Tuesday, July 30, 2019, at the Knights of Columbus located at 6725 Babcock Street SE, Malabar, Florida 32950. The meeting will be an open house from 5:30 p.m. to 7:30 p.m. The meeting is being held to present the alternatives being evaluated and to obtain stakeholder input. Attendees will have an opportunity to view a continuous, looping presentation, and project information will be on display. Members of the project team will also be available to discuss the project and answer questions.
The PD&E Study is a process that satisfies state and federal regulations, combines engineering evaluations, environmental analysis and public involvement. The purpose of this study is to evaluate options, known as alternatives, that address the long-term transportation needs of Babcock Street/C.R. 507. The alternatives being considered involve widening Babcock Street/C.R. 507 from two lanes to four lanes, the addition of bicycle and pedestrian features, and intersection and safety improvements. The No-Build or “do nothing” alternative is also being considered.
Persons with disabilities who require accommodations under the Americans with Disabilities Act or persons who require translation services (free of charge) should contact the Project Consultant, Jesse Blouin, AICP, by phone at 407-971-8850 or by email at jblouin@inwoodinc.com, at least seven (7) days prior to the meeting. 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).
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 the FDOT District Five Title VI Coordinator, Jennifer Smith, at jennifer.smith2@dot.state.fl.us.
The environmental review, consultation, and other actions required by applicable federal environmental laws for this project are being, or have been, carried out by the Florida Department of Transportation (FDOT) pursuant to 23 U.S.C. §327 and a Memorandum of Understanding dated December 14, 2016, and executed by the Federal Highway Administration and FDOT.
If you have questions or would like to have more information, please contact the FDOT Project Manager Lorena Cucek by email at lorena.cucek@dot.state.fl.us or by phone at 386-943-5392. Information about this project is also available online at www.cflroads.com. Simply type 437204-1 in the search box, click “go” and then select the project.