ORANGE COUNTY, Fla. — The Florida Department of Transportation (FDOT) will hold a series of public meetings on Tuesday, December 5, Wednesday, December 6, and Thursday, December 7, 2023, regarding the Sunshine Corridor. A Transit Concept and Alternatives Review (TCAR) Study is being conducted to evaluate options for the expansion of SunRail commuter rail service from the existing SunRail corridor to the Orlando International Airport (MCO) and to the Orange County Convention Center and South International Drive areas.

The Department is offering multiple ways for the community to participate in the meetings. All participants, regardless of the platform they choose, will receive the same information.

In-Person Open House Options: Participants may attend in person on the following days to view a looping presentation and project displays, speak with project team members, and submit comments or questions. If attending in person, please remember to follow all safety and sanitation guidelines. If you are feeling unwell, please consider attending the meeting virtually or by phone.

Date: Tuesday, December 5, 2023

Time: 5:30 p.m. to 7:30 p.m.

Location: Taft Community Center, 9450 S. Orange Avenue, Orlando, FL 32824

Date: Wednesday, December 6, 2023

Time: 5:30 p.m. to 7:30 p.m.

Location: Holiday Inn, 10771 International Drive, Orlando, FL 32821

Date: Thursday, December 7, 2023

Time: 5:30 p.m. to 7:30 p.m.

Location: Delta Hotels by Marriott, 12490 S. Apopka Vineland Road, Orlando, FL 32836

Virtual Option: Interested persons may join from a computer, tablet, or mobile device at 5:30 p.m. on December 6, 2023. For this option, advance registration is required by visiting attendee.gotowebinar.com/register/6214735923527634008. Once registered, participants will receive a confirmation email containing information about joining the meeting online. Please use Chrome or Microsoft Edge as your internet browser to register and attend this webinar. If joining online, please provide adequate log-in time to view the presentation in its entirety.

Phone Option (Listen Only): Participants may join the meeting in listen-only mode by dialing 1-877-568-4108 and entering the passcode 610-150-867 when prompted.

All meeting materials, including the presentation, will be available on the project website at www.cflroads.com/project/451404-1 prior to the meeting.

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 FDOT compliance with Title VI may do so by contacting Melissa McKinney, FDOT District Five Title VI Coordinator, at Melissa.McKinney@dot.state.fl.us.

Persons who require accommodations under the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) or persons who require translation services (free of charge) should contact Catherine Koval, Michael Baker International at (904) 380-2523 or Catherine.Koval@mbakerintl.com at least seven (7) days prior to the meeting. 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).