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Public Hearing Held The public hearing for the SR 40 PD&E Study was held on Thursday, August 18, 2011 at the Ocklawaha Bridge Baptist Church located at 14100 East Highway 40, Silver Springs, Florida. The hearing began with an open-house from 5:30 – 6:30 pm when the public can review the displays and project documents. At 6:30 pm, the formal hearing presentation began. At the end of the presentation, there was be an opportunity for the public to make oral statements that will become part of the official public hearing transcript.  WELCOME TO THE SR 40 PD&E STUDY WEB SITE: The Florida Department of Transportation (FDOT) District 5 has initiated a Project Development and Environment (PD&E) Study to consider improvements to SR 40 from approximately one mile west of SR 326, at the end of existing four lane roadway near Silver Springs in Marion County, to US 17 in Volusia County. This PD&E Study is the result of a prior SR 40
Environmental Feasibility Study. STUDY UPDATE The study team is finalizing several project studies and documenting the results of these studies in various reports. The alternatives analysis of the roadway improvements and wildlife crossing concepts is complete and the recommended improvements have been identified. The Federal Highway Administration has approved the study documents for public availability. A public hearing will be held to present the recommended improvements to the public for review and comment on August 18, 2011 at the Ocklawaha Bridge Baptist Church. Following the public hearing and review/incorporation of the public comments, the project documents will be submitted to the Federal Highway Administration for final approval of the study and the study will then be complete. WHAT IS A PD&E STUDY? A PD&E Study is the formal process that FDOT uses to ensure that consideration is given to engineering design, project costs, environmental and social impacts and public input in the development of major transportation projects. The basic steps of a PD&E Study include data collection, development and analysis of the alternatives, development of project documents and final approval. Public involvement is a very important part of the PD&E process and there will be several formal opportunities during this study for the public to provide input on the project. |
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Last updated: 8/23/11 |