Project Schedule

Schedule Subject to Change

Transportation Development Process

You may share your comments about the project in several ways:

  1. If attending the in-person event, complete a comment form and place it in the comment box at the meeting or mail to Christopher Speese, FDOT Project Manager, Florida Department of Transportation 10041 Daniels Parkway Fort Myers, FL 33913.
  2. Email comments to the Project Manager, Christopher Speese, at Christopher.Speese@dot.state.fl.us
  3. Submit your comment through the project website at https://www.swflroads.com/project/441524-1 Please note that comments may be sent at any time, but must be submitted or postmarked by February 10, 2023, to be included as part of the formal public meeting record.

Christopher Speese

Contact Information

FDOT Project Manager

Florida Department of Transportation

10041 Daniels Parkway

Fort Myers, FL 33913

(239) 225-1973

Christopher.Speese@dot.state.fl.us

Additional Project Information:

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 Cynthia Sykes, District One Title VI Coordinator, 801 N. Broadway Ave., Bartow, Florida 33830, call (863) 519-2287, or via email at Cynthia.Sykes@dot.state.fl.us.

Northbound Tamiami Trail (US 41/SR 45) Complete Street Improvements from William Street to the Peace River Bridge Financial Project ID: 441524-1-32-01

The Florida Department of Transportation (FDOT), District One, in partnership with local governments, conducted a Vision Study to evaluate alternatives for roadway improvements along Northbound Tamiami Trail (US 41/SR 45) from William Street to the Peace River Bridge in Downtown Punta Gorda, Charlotte County, Florida.

The purpose of this project is to enhance safety for all users of the roadway (including motorists, pedestrians, and bicyclists) on this three-lane, one-way section of Northbound Tamiami Trail (US 41/SR 45). This project will advance goals of walkability and strategic investment/development within Downtown Punta Gorda as set forth in the City of Punta Gorda's Comprehensive Plan and Plan Punta Gorda 2019 Citywide Master Plan.

Project Goals

  1. Improve safety for all users including bicyclists and pedestrians
  2. Improvements include adding dedicated turn lanes throughout the corridor, adding a roundabout at the intersection of Carmalita Street, a new traffic signal at Retta Esplanade, and implementing pedestrian/bicyclist safety improvements. These improvements include sidewalks along both sides of the roadway, and two new pedestrian signals near the proposed roundabout. Additionally, through lanes will be shifted so drivers no longer have to switch lanes to drive through Downtown Punta Gorda.
  3. Minimize lane changes for through traffic in Downtown Punta Gorda
  4. Promote consistent travel speeds through traffic calming

Schedule

The public meeting is being held to present information about the proposed design and gather public input. This meeting provides the public an opportunity to offer feedback on the proposed design for this meeting record. Maps, drawings and other information depicting the proposed improvements are available for public review. Representatives from FDOT are available to discuss proposed improvements, answer questions, and receive comments.

In-Person Event

Date: January 26, 2023

Time: 5:00 p.m. - 7:00 p.m. Location: Charlotte Harbor Event and Conference Center

75 Taylor St, Punta Gorda, FL 33950

Live Online (Virtual) Event

Date: January 31, 2023 Time: 6:00 p.m. - 7:00 p.m. Location: bit.ly/TamiamiTrailPublicMeeting