TAMPA BAY NEXT UPDATE

Ed McKinney FDOT District Seven InterstateInterstate Modernization Modernization SEIS Update Where Are We In The Process?

ALL documents remain in DRAFT form and open for We are here public comment until after the Public Hearing in 2019.

Public Preparation Public SEIS SEIS Began Workshop of Workshop Hearing January October Documents December Summer 2017 2017 Ongoing 2018 2019 *A Preferred Alternative will be recommended after the December 2018 Public Workshop. SEIS Small Group Meetings

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Ridgewood Park Questions/concerns raised at Small Group Meetings • Differences in access for the downtown interchange build options – changes to interstate ramps and local streets • Properties needed & relocations for the build options • Pedestrian access • Traffic congestion on the interstate and diversion of traffic onto local streets and cut-through traffic • Diversion of traffic onto local streets - existing streets being converted to “complete streets” • How transit will be incorporated into design options Recent Activities Related to FDOT Owned Historic Properties 1902 Lamar Ave • Repaired leak in roof • Adding exterior lighting at back of building 604 East Frances Ave • Advertised and held pre-bid for relocation of 604 Frances to 602 Frances • Bids due to FDOT by August 16, 2018 • Invited neighbors to Porch Roll Call with Tampa Police Department on July 14 to enhance safety and address any property issues Transit FDOT Invests in Transit in 3 Ways: 1. Funding for Studies & Research 2. Formula-based 3. Competitive Grants Grants (Ongoing) (Project-based)

Intermodal Center Studies Intercity Passenger Rail RFP

Open Procurement for Leasing of Right Of Way for an Intercity Passenger Rail Service

• RFPs due to Central Office by November 7 • Award Announcement to be made by Central Office on November 28 • Visit procurement website for additional information:

http://www.fdot.gov/procurement/passengerrail.shtm Stay Engaged

Upcoming Community Outreach • East Tampa Community Working Group Save the Date! – late September SEIS 2nd Public Workshop • / Community Working Group Monday, December 10, 2018 5:30 – 7:30 p.m. – October Tampa Marriott Westshore • SEIS Small Group Meetings 1001 N Westshore Blvd, Tampa, FL 33607 – ongoing Thursday, December 13, 2018 *All meetings posted to TampaBayNext.com. 5:30 – 7:30 p.m. The Cuban Club, 2010 Republica de Cuba (14th Ave), , FL 33605 Stay Engaged

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