The Florida Department of Transportation (FDOT) has rescheduled a public meeting regarding project plans for the Truck and Freight Alternative Site Analysis Project Development and Environment (PD&E) Study in Orange County.

The meeting will now take place on Tuesday, April 5, 2022, at 5:30 p.m. at the original location – Ramada Plaza by Wyndham Orlando – Meeting Room, 6500 International Drive, Orlando, FL 32819. The public meeting was originally scheduled for Wednesday, February 2, 2022.

Meetings for this project are being rescheduled to give additional time for further coordination, which will allow for expanded public outreach efforts prior to the meetings as well as additional details to be provided at the scheduled meetings.

The Florida Department of Transportation (FDOT) invites you to a public meeting regarding project plans for the Truck and Freight Alternative Site Analysis Project Development and Environment (PD&E) Study in Orange County on Wednesday, February 2, 2022, at 5:30 p.m.

The purpose of this project is to evaluate and recommend potential truck and freight parking site alternatives along the I-4 corridor that are viable for private and public operator use. Additional information is available in the attached project information handout. The public meeting is being held to present information and receive community feedback.

Additional public meetings for prospective truck parking site alternatives along the I-4 corridor will be held in Osceola, and Volusia counties in February 2022. A public meeting is scheduled in January for sites identified in Seminole County.

The Department is offering multiple ways for the community to participate in the meeting. All participants, regardless of which platform they choose, will participate in the same live meeting.

• Virtual Option: Interested persons may join the Virtual Public Meeting (VPM) from a computer, tablet or mobile device. A VPM is a free live presentation or webinar over the internet. For this option, advance registration is required by visiting https://attendee.gotowebinar.com/register/6274466877226808335. Once registered, participants will receive a confirmation email containing information about joining the meeting online. Please note, Internet Explorer cannot be used to register or attend this webinar. If joining online, please allow adequate time to log in to view the presentation in its entirety.

• Phone Option (Listen Only): Participants may join the meeting in listen-only mode by dialing 562-247-8422 and entering the passcode 328-555-023 when prompted.

• In-Person Open House Option: Participants may attend in person by going to Ramada Plaza by Wyndham Orlando – Meeting Room, 6500 International Drive, Orlando, FL 32819 anytime between 5:30 p.m. and 7 p.m. to view a looping presentation and project displays, speak with project team members, and submit comments or questions. If attending in person, please remember to follow all safety and sanitation guidelines. If you are feeling unwell, please consider attending the meeting virtually or by phone.

All meeting materials, including the presentation, will be available on the project website at https://www.cflroads.com/project/447724-1 prior to the meeting.

FDOT is sending notices to nearby property owners, business owners, interested persons, and organizations to provide the opportunity to offer comments and express their views regarding this project and the proposed improvements. 

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 Jennifer Smith, FDOT District Five Title VI Coordinator, 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 on by 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

Persons who require accommodations under the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) or persons who require translation services (free of charge) should contact Amy Sirmans, P.E. at 407-641-0688 or ASirmans@VHB.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).