SR-9/I-95 at SR 842/Broward Boulevard Interchangefrom West of NW/SW 24 Avenue to East of NW/SW 18 AvenueProject Development & Environment (PD&E) StudyFinancial Project ID Number: 435513-1-22-02Efficient Transportation Decision Making (ETDM) No.: 14226

March 2019

The Florida Department of Transportation (FDOT), District Four, is conducting a Project Development & Environment (PD&E) Study for SR 9/I-95 at SR 842/Broward Boulevard Interchange in the City of Fort Lauderdale. The study area limits are along Broward Boulevard from west of NW/SW 24 Avenue to east of NW/SW 18 Avenue and along I-95 from south of Davie Boulevard to south of Sunrise Boulevard, in Broward County, Florida.

The FDOT previously conducted a Kick-Off Meeting and two Alternatives Workshops in order to collect public input on the regional issues and the proposed alternatives. The Preferred Alternatives for the I-95 Mainline, the Broward Boulevard Interchange, and the Park-and-Ride will be displayed at the Public Hearing.

If you require information, please do not hesitate to contact:

FDOT Project Manager, Anson Sonnett, P.E.Phone: 954- 777-4474

Toll free: (866) 336-8435, ext. 4474Email: Anson.Sonnett@dot.state.fl.ushttp://browardat95.95express.com/

The environmental review, consultation, and other actions required by applicable federal environmental laws for this project are being, or have been, carried out by the FDOT pursuant to 23 U.S.C. 327 and a Memorandum of Understanding dated December 14, 2016 and executed by the Federal Highway Administration (FHWA) and FDOT.

PURPOSE OF A PUBLIC HEARINGThe Public Hearing is the final opportunity for the public to make verbal or written statements about the study and the alternatives. Comments will also be accepted for 10 days following the Public Hearing and will become a part of the official public record. These comments will then be reviewed and incorporated into the Preferred Alternative if applicable.

HOW CAN YOU GET INVOLVED?Public Involvement is a must throughout the PD&E Study. Residents and stakeholders had opportunities to share comments at the Public Kick-Off Meeting and the Alternatives Workshop. These comments have been critical in the development of the design alternatives and have been taken into consideration in the selection of the Preferred Alternative. Comments continue to be welcomed via email, mail, or through the project website 10 days after the Public Hearing. Public participation is solicited without regard to race, color, national origin, age, sex, religion, disability or family status.

FDOT District Four office3400 West Commercial Boulevard

Fort Lauderdale, Florida 33309Monday through Friday 8 a.m. to 5 p.m.

African American Research Libraryand Cultural Center

2650 Sistrunk BoulevardFort Lauderdale, Florida 33311

Monday and Wednesday 12 p.m. to 8 p.m.; Tuesday and Thursday through Sunday 10 a.m. to 6 p.m.

PD&E PROCESS

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. Public participation is 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 either:

Florida Department of Transportation District FourDistrict Construction Compliance Manager

Sharon Singh HagyanDistrict Construction Office

3400 West Commercial BoulevardFort Lauderdale, Florida 33309

(954) 777-4190Toll Free: (866) 336-8435 ext. 4190

Sharon.SinghHagyan@dot.state.fl.us

Florida Department of TransportationStatewide Title VI Coordinator

Jacqueline ParamoreEqual Opportunity Office 605 Suwanee Street, MS 65

Tallahassee, Florida 32399-0450(850) 414-4753

Toll Free: (866) 374-FDOT (3368)Jacqueline.Paramore@dot.state.fl.us

Project Initiation:Data Collection Identify Transportation Issues & Develop Solutions

1

Public Kick-OffMeeting:Introduce the Study to the Public &Receive Input

Environmental& EngineeringAnalysis

3

Alternative Public Meeting:Present the Alternatives to the Public & Receive Input

42

Draft Environmental & Engineering Documents

Public Hearing: Final Opportunity for the Public to Make Verbal or Written Statements about the Study

Final Environmental & Engineering Documents

7

Location andDesign ConceptAcceptance/PD&E Approval

865

WE AREHERE

DOCUMENTS FOR PUBLIC REVIEWThe public is able to review the Environmental and Engineering documents that have been developed as part of this study at two locations. A set of all these documents are available from February 25 to March 28, 2019 at:

PUBLIC HEARING HANDOUTAfrican American Research Library and Cultural Center

2650 Sistrunk Boulevard, Fort Lauderdale, Florida 33311

Monday, March 18, 20195:30 p.m. Open House, 6:00 p.m. Presentation

For a detailed look at the alternatives,please visit the project website at

http://browardat95.95express.com/

THE I-95 AT BROWARD BOULEVARD PREFERRED ALTERNATIVE INCLUDES:

• New flyover ramps to and from 95 Express and existing Broward Boulevard ramps.

• Replacement of Broward Boulevard bridges over I-95 and the South Florida Rail Corridor to allow for bicycle and pedestrian improvements and additional turn lanes

• Reconstruction of southbound and northbound I-95 exit ramps to hold more vehicles

• Reconfigured exit ramp for northbound I-95 traffic onto westbound Broward Boulevard

• Improvements to the Park-and-Ride Lot to allow for improved circulation for vehicles, transit, and pedestrians. 95 EXPRESS CONNECTIVITY WITH BROWARD BLVD 95 EXPRESS EXITS TO PARK-AND-

RIDE LOT/TRANSIT STATION

EB BROWARD TO SB I95 ENTRANCEI-95 NB GENERAL PURPOSE ENTRANCE

WB BROWARD TO SB I-95 ENTRANCES

I-95 NB GENERAL PURPOSE EXITI-95 SB GENERAL PURPOSE EXIT

PARK-AND-RIDE LOT/TRANSIT STATION TO 95 EXPRESS ENTRANCES

These graphics display the traffic

movements of the Preferred Alternative.

BROWARD BOULEVARD INTERCHANGE PREFERRED ALTERNATIVE