55.3 F
Leesburg
Friday, March 29, 2024

Lake County to host meeting on proposed Wekiva Trail Segment 5  

Lake County, in coordination with the Florida Department of Transportation (FDOT), will be hosting a public meeting for the Wekiva Trail Segment 5 (Mount Dora to Tavares) Project Development and Environment (PD&E) Study in Mount Dora from 5:30 to 7 p.m. Tuesday, Oct. 26.

The purpose of this project is to identify the concept and location for a new trail to fill the gap between the planned Wekiva Trail (Segment-1 Mount Dora to Sorrento) and the existing Tav-Lee Trail (Tavares to Leesburg). The project has been a part of Lake County’s Trail Master Plan since 2005 with the intent to construct a non-motorized, multi-use trail between the cities of Tavares and Mount Dora.

Wekiva Trail Segment 5 Public Meeting Details:

The public meeting is being held to give interested persons an opportunity to review and comment on alternative concepts being analyzed for the project. There are multiple ways for the community to participate in the meeting and all attendees will participate in the same live meeting regardless of platform.

Virtual Option: Interested persons may join the Virtual Public Meeting (VPM) from a computer, tablet or mobile device and advanced registration is required. 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. To register, please visit https://attendee.gotowebinar.com/register/1463319551436539659.

•   Phone Option (Listen Only): Participants may join the meeting in listen-only mode by dialing 415-655-0052 and entering the passcode 181-245-808 when prompted. Callers may submit comments directly to the project manager.

•   In-Person Option: Participants may attend in person by going to the Mount Dora Community Building, 520 N Baker St, Mount Dora, FL 32757. Attendees will be asked to follow all safety and sanitation guidelines, as well as adhere to any local ordinances. Persons who are not feeling well should not attend the in-person meeting.

 The virtual and in-person meeting locations open at 5:30 p.m. on Tuesday, Oct. 26. If joining online, please provide adequate log-in time to view the presentation in its entirety. The presentation will begin promptly at 5:45 p.m. All meeting materials, including the presentation, will be available on the project website prior to the meeting.

Public participation is solicited without regard to race, color, national origin, age, sex, religion, disability, or family status. Persons who require language translation or interpretive services, which are provided at no cost, or those requiring special accommodations under the Americans with Disabilities Act of 1990 (ADA) may request assistance by contacting Fred Martin, Lake County Title VI/Nondiscrimination and ADA Coordinator, at 352-343-9653 or fmartin@lakecountyfl.gov at least seven days prior to the meeting.

For more information, questions or comments about the project, contact Lake County Project Manager George Gadiel, PE, Public Works Department, at 352-253-9092 or ggadiel@lakecountyfl.gov.

Most Popular

More articles

Hit-and-run suspect takes out crepe myrtle on trip to have cat neutered

A hit-and-run suspect took out a crepe myrtle tree while she was driving to have a cat neutered.

Boy on bicycle trail beaten and robbed by four teenagers

A boy on a bicycle trail was beaten and robbed of his iPhone by four teens in Lake County.

Leesburg, Florida Sign

Follow Us

13,040FansLike
145FollowersFollow
168FollowersFollow