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Join us for the Quincy Loop South Project Public Hearing to review the recommended alternative, learn about the project, and provide your input. Don't miss this opportunity to have your voice heard!
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WELCOMETO THE PUBLIC HEARING FORQuincy Loop SouthProject Development & Environment (PD&E) StudyFrom State Road (S.R.) 267 (Pat Thomas Parkway) to U.S. 90 (S.R. 10)Gadsden County, FloridaFinancial Project ID Number: 218946-5-22-01Tuesday, January 29, 2019
WELCOMETO THE PUBLIC HEARING FORQuincy Loop SouthProject Development & Environment (PD&E) StudyFrom State Road (S.R.) 267 (Pat Thomas Parkway) to U.S. 90 (S.R. 10)Gadsden County, FloridaFinancial Project ID Number: 218946-5-22-01Tuesday, January 29, 2019
Purpose of the Public Hearing • To allow the public an opportunity to review the recommended alternative for Quincy Loop South • To inform the public of the project with a formal presentation • To receive public input on the project
Tonight’s Agenda Open House: 5:30 p.m. – 6:00 p.m. Formal Presentation: 6:00 p.m. Public Comment Period: Following formal presentation
Title VI Compliance Public participation is encouraged and solicited without regard to race, color, national origin, age, sex, religion, disability, or family status. Persons wishing to express their concerns about Title VI may do so by contacting: District Three Florida Department of Transportation District 3 Title VI Coordinator Alicia Brininger 1074 Highway 90 Chipley, Florida 32428 (888) 638-0250 ext. 1502 alicia.brininger@dot.state.fl.us Tallahassee Office Florida Department of Transportation State Title VI Coordinator Jacqueline Paramore 605 Suwannee Street, MS 65 Tallahassee, Florida 32399 (850) 414-4753 jacqueline.paramore@dot.state.fl.us
State and Federal Regulations • Section 120.525, Florida Statutes – Meetings, hearings, and workshops • Section 286.011, Florida Statutes – Government in the Sunshine Law • Section 335.199, Florida Statutes – Transportation projects modifying access to adjacent property • Section 339.155, Florida Statutes – Transportation planning • Americans with Disabilities Act of 1990 (ADA) • Title VI of the Civil Rights Act of 1964 and Other Nondiscrimination Laws • 49 CFR Part 24, Uniform Relocation Assistance and Real Property Acquisition for Federal and Federally-Assisted Programs • 40 CFR Part 1506, Other Requirements of NEPA
Study Documents Displayed • William A. McGill Library • 732 Pat Thomas Parkway, Quincy, FL • Monday – Thursday from 10 a.m. to 8 p.m. • Friday – Saturday from 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. • Gadsden County Building and Planning Department • Edward J. Butler Governmental Complex, 2nd Floor • 1-B East Jefferson Street, Quincy, FL • Monday – Friday from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m.
Public Comments • Written comments received or postmarked no later than Friday, February 8, 2019 will become a part of the public record for this public hearing. All written comments should be mailed to: • Kimberly Stephens, P.E. • FDOT Project Manager • HNTB • 1282 Office Park Drive • Chipley, FL 32428
Purpose and Need With the existing roadway network, heavy truck traffic and automobile traffic traveling through historic downtown Quincy adversely impact the town center. This PD&E study evaluated options south of downtown Quincy to: (1) Re-route truck traffic from the downtown square (2) Increase evacuation route options (3) Enhance mobility for economic growth
Right-of-Way Acquisition • 9 Potential residential relocations • 2 Potential business relocations
Written Comments All comments postmarked on or before Friday, February 8, 2019 will be documented as part of this hearing, and will be included in the transcript of these proceedings.
Moving Forward The environmental review, consultation, and other actions required by applicable federal environmental laws for this project are being, or have been, carried out by FDOT pursuant to 23 U.S.C. § 327 and a Memorandum of Understanding dated December 14, 2016 and executed by FHWA and FDOT.
THANK YOU FOR ATTENDING. Your participation is critical to the success of this project. Contact Information: Kimberly Stephens, P.E. FDOT District 3 Project Manager (850) 415-9015 KiStephens@HNTB.com Ian Satter FDOT District 3 Public Information Director (888) 638-0250 ext. 1205 Ian.Satter@dot.state.fl.us