BREVARD COUNTY, Fla. — The Florida Department of Transportation (FDOT) is planning to provide additional pedestrian crossings with Pedestrian Hybrid Beacons (PHBs) along S.R. A1A from Hidden Cove Drive to Sea Dunes Drive near Melbourne Beach. The community is invited to learn about the plans and provide input at a public meeting on Thursday, May 2, at 5:30 p.m.  

The PHB is an innovative, pedestrian activated overhead traffic signal. Once activated, the PHB flashes yellow and then turns red to alert drivers to stop. When the light turns red, the pedestrian receives the “Walk” signal to cross the road. The beacon will then flash red, at which time drivers can proceed with caution if the roadway is clear of pedestrians.

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

FDOT encourages community involvement and is offering this public meeting in a hybrid format to provide more ways to participate. All attendees, regardless of which platform they choose, will receive the same information.

In-Person Open House Option: Participants may attend in person by going the South Beach Community Center, 500 Old Florida Trail, Melbourne Beach, FL 32951, anytime between 5:30 p.m. and 7 p.m. 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.

Virtual Option: Interested persons may join over the Internet from a computer, tablet or mobile device at 5:30 p.m. For this option, advance registration is required by visiting bit.ly/3T52HSN (weblink is case sensitive). Once registered, participants will receive a confirmation email containing information about joining the meeting online. If using a mobile device, use the GoToWebinar app to be able to view the presentation and submit comments. If joining online, please allow adequate time to log in to view the presentation in its entirety.

Those who cannot attend the meeting may view all meeting materials, including the presentation, and provide comment through the project website at www.cflroads.com/project/450632-1. You may also contact FDOT Project Manager Samuel Jumber, P.E., directly by phone at 386-943-5244 or email at Samuel.Jumber@dot.state.fl.us to receive project documents.

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 Samuel Jumber, P.E., at 386-943-5244 or Samuel.Jumber@dot.state.fl.us 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).