Upcoming Public Hearing for Old Lake Wilson Road Project Developme...
Published on June 06, 2023
PR23-
Upcoming Public Hearing for Old Lake Wilson Road Project Development and Environment Study from County Road 532 to Sinclair Road
Hearing will be offered in multiple platforms
Osceola County, Florida – Osceola County will hold a Public Hearing regarding proposed improvements to Old Lake Wilson Road from County Road 532 to Sinclair Road on Tuesday, June 13, 2023, in person at Kenzie’s at the Clubhouse, located at Mystic Dunes Resort and Golf Club, 7600 Mystic Dunes Lane, Celebration, FL 34747, and online via GoToWebinar.
The Public Hearing will begin with an open house at 5:30 p.m., when participants may review project information and discuss the project with staff. There is a brief presentation at 6:30 p.m., after which participants may provide comments to all present. Staff members will be available to discuss the project and answer any questions before and after the presentation.
The purpose of this project is to evaluate the two-lane to four-lane widening of Old Lake Wilson Road and add bicycle and pedestrian features throughout the project corridor. The PD&E Study involves a range of engineering assessments, environmental analysis, and public involvement with the goal of developing transportation solutions, known as alternatives, that meet the project need while minimizing impacts to the surrounding environment. Osceola County is offering multiple ways for the community to participate in the hearing. All participants, regardless of platform they choose, will participate in the same live hearing.
Public Hearing Formats
- Virtual Option: Interested persons may join the Virtual Public Hearing (VPH) from a computer, tablet or mobile device. A VPH is a free live presentation or webinar over the internet. For this option, advance registration is required by visiting: https://attendee.gotowebinar.com/register/2244530271050345565
- Once registered, participants will receive a confirmation email containing information about joining the hearing online. If joining online, please provide adequate log-in time to view the presentation in its entirety. The online presentation will be live-streamed from the Public Hearing venue and will begin at 6:30 p.m.
- Phone Option (Listen Only): Participants may join the hearing in listen-only mode by dialing (213) 929-4212 and entering the passcode 231-093-843 when prompted.
- In-Person Option: Participants may attend in person by going to Kenzie’s at the Clubhouse, located at Mystic Dunes Resort and Golf Club, 7600 Mystic Dunes Lane, Celebration, FL 34747. Please let the guard at the gate know that you are going to Kenzie’s at the Clubhouse. Directional signs will be provided.
- If attending in person, please remember to follow all safety and sanitation guidelines, as well as adhere to any local ordinances. If you are feeling unwell, please consider attending the hearing virtually or by phone.
Osceola County 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 compliance with Title VI may do so by contacting Brenda Hernandez by email at Brendai.Hernandez@osceola.org or by telephone at 407-742-1208 or TTD: 800-955-8771.
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 Florida Department of Transportation pursuant to 23 U.S.C. § 327 and a Memorandum of Understanding dated May 26, 2022, and executed by the Federal Highway Administration and FDOT.
All meeting materials, including the presentation, will be available on the project website at www.ImproveOldLakeWilsonRoad.com prior to the meeting. Project documents will be on display from May 23, 2023, to June 27, 2023 at the West Osceola Branch Library, 305 Campus Street, Celebration, FL 34747 and the Osceola County Administration Building, 1 Courthouse Square, Kissimmee, FL 34741.
Media inquiries should be directed to the Osceola County Communications Office bccpio@osceola.org or by phone at 407-742-0100.
Próxima Audiencia Pública Para el Estudio de Desarrollo y Medio Ambiente (PD&E) del Proyecto Old Lake Wilson Road
Desde County Road 532 Hasta Sinclair Road
La audiencia se ofrecerá en múltiples plataformas
Condado Osceola, Florida — El condado de Osceola llevará a cabo una audiencia pública sobre las mejoras propuestas a Old Lake Wilson Road desde County Road 532 hasta Sinclair Road el martes 13 de junio de 2023, en persona en Kenzie's at the Clubhouse, ubicado en Mystic Dunes Resort and Golf Club, 7600 Mystic Dunes Lane, Celebration, FL 34747, y en línea a través de GoToWebinar. La audiencia pública comenzará con una jornada de puertas abiertas a las 5:30 p.m., cuando los participantes podrán revisar información del proyecto y discutir el proyecto con el personal de proyecto.
Habrá una breve presentación a las 6:30 p.m., después de la cual los participantes podrán ofrecer comentarios a todos los presentes. La audiencia finaliza a las 7:30 p.m. Los miembros del personal del proyecto estarán disponibles para hablar sobre el proyecto y responder a preguntas antes y después de la presentación.
El propósito de este proyecto es evaluar la ampliación de dos carriles a cuatro carriles de Old Lake Wilson Road y agregar características para bicicletas y peatones en todo el corredor del proyecto. El Estudio PD&E incluye una variedad de evaluaciones de ingeniería, análisis ambiental y participación pública con el objetivo de desarrollar soluciones de transporte, conocidas como alternativas, que satisfagan las necesidades del proyecto y minimicen los impactos en el medio ambiente circundante. El condado de Osceola ofrece múltiples formas para que la comunidad participe en la audiencia. Todos los participantes, independientemente de la plataforma que elijan, participarán en la misma audiencia en vivo.
Formatos de Audiencia Pública
- Opción Virtual: Las personas interesadas pueden unirse a la Reunión Pública Virtual desde una computadora, tableta o dispositivo móvil. La Reunión Pública Virtual es una presentación en vivo o seminario web gratuito a través de Internet. Para esta opción, se requiere inscripción previa visitando: