February 16, 2018

Steve Olson, (386) 943-5479

Steve.Olson@dot.state.fl.us

FDOT Seeking Feedback on Truck Parking at Upcoming Stakeholder Meeting

DeLand -- The Florida Department of Transportation (FDOT) will hold a Truck Parking Stakeholder Meeting for the FDOT District Five Truck Parking Study. The study purpose is to address the shortage of available truck parking spaces, identify solutions that will support truck drivers and plan for the anticipated need over the next 10 to 20 years.

The Stakeholder Meeting is next Friday, Feb. 23 from 10 a.m. 12 noon at the FDOT Urban Office located at 133 S. Semoran Boulevard, Orlando, FL 32807. Attendees will have the opportunity to participate in group discussion and provide input following the presentation of existing truck parking conditions and preliminary study findings.

Public participation is sought 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 by email at Jennifer.Smith2@dot.state.fl.us.

Persons with disabilities who require special accommodations under the Americans with Disabilities Act or persons who require translation services (free of charge) should contact Jim Wikstrom at (407) 482-7874, or via email at James.Wikstrom@dot.state.fl.us. 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).

Media inquiries can be directed to the Communications Manager, Steve Olson, at (386) 943-5497 or via email at steve.olson@dot.state.fl.us.

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