SR 544 (Lucerne Park Road) Public Hearing Presentation

UPCOMING PUBLIC HEARING

The purpose of this hearing is to share the alternatives and analysis completed to date, and to provide the public an opportunity to comment for the official hearing record. Here are the ways you can participate in the upcoming hearing. You do not have to attend the live event in order to submit a comment.
January 30, 2025 Hearing – In-Person and Online

In-Person

Polk State College, Winter Haven Student Center

999 Ave H NE, Winter Haven, FL 33881

5 – 6 p.m. open house (View hearing materials and talk to the team)

6 p.m. formal hearing (Give spoken comment during the formal hearing event)

OR

Online

https://tinyurl.com/SR544PublicHearingRegistration (Advanced registration required)

5:45 – 6 p.m. learn how to make comments online

6 p.m. view a live broadcast of the in-person event
You will receive a confirmation email with information about joining the hearing from a computer, tablet, or mobile device. (Note: Internet Explorer cannot be used for this event)

Review the materials online prior to the event. Remotely view the in-person presentation and provide spoken comment during the formal hearing.



How to submit comments

You may submit comments in the following ways

- Spoken comment during the live event (online or in-person location)

- Online through the project webpage (use the contact box on the right)

- Email the project manager (David.Turley@dot.state.fl.us)

- By mail: FDOT District One, Attn: David Turley, 801 N. Broadway Ave., Bartow, FL 33830

You can provide written comment about the project at any time, but comments must be submitted by February 10, 2025 to be included in the record for this hearing. 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.



Public Notices
This meeting will be advertised according to federal and state statutes in the following places:
On this project webpage
Email to public officials and interested parties
Newsletter to local property owners near the project
FDOT’s Public Notices website
Florida Administrative Register

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