The Florida Department of Transportation (FDOT) is implementing safety improvements and a pedestrian mid-block crossing at SR 45/USB 41 (8th Avenue West) from 11th Street West to 12th Street Drive West.

To view the US 41/US 19 (Palmetto Canning to Bayshore Drive) Safety Improvements locations that will also be included in the October 21st, 2025, public meeting, please visit: https://www.swflroads.com/project/457440-1

The Florida Department of Transportation (FDOT) invites you to a public meeting for safety improvements along SR 45/USB 41 (8th AVE W) from 11th ST W to 12TH ST DR W in Manatee County.

The proposed safety improvements include installing intersection improvements and mid-block crossings with pedestrian hybrid beacons. The meeting will provide information about the changes and offer the public the opportunity to express their views on the improvements.

Mid-block crossings with pedestrian hybrid beacons are proposed only at State Road (SR) 45/USB 41 (8th Avenue West) at 11th Street Drive West (FPID 444904-1).

Intersection median modification improvements are proposed at US 41 and Palmetto Canning driveway and along US 19 at 49th Street (Experimental Farm Road), 50th Street (Elena Road), 52nd Street West (Buena Vista Road), Palmetto Point Drive, 61st Street East (Palm View Road), Bayshore Drive, and Ken Hubbard Road. To view these additional locations that will also be included in the October 21st, 2025, public meeting, please visit: https://www.swflroads.com/project/457440-1

You can participate live online or in-person. The same materials will be displayed at both the events, and you can comment at either one.

LIVE ONLINE OPTION:

Register in advance: https://register.gotowebinar.com/register/1875046007259263062

Tuesday, October 21, 2025

5 – 6 p.m.

This event will include a viewing of the project video and the ability to input comments. Please review the materials on the project webpage before attending the online event. Materials will be posted by August 29, 2024.

IN-PERSON OPTION:

Tuesday, October 21, 2025

Anytime between 5 – 6:30 p.m.

Manatee County Fairgrounds – Veteran’s Hall

1402 14th Ave W, Palmetto, FL 34221

This will include a looping project video (no formal presentation) and the project team will be available for discussion.

Are these changes already decided on?
These are proposed changes. The purpose of the public meeting (on October 21, 2025) is to gather community feedback and input.

Will all locations be receiving a crosswalk and pedestrian hybrid beacon (PHB)?
Only the SR 45/USB 41 (8th Avenue West) at 11th Street Drive West location is proposed to receive a pedestrian mid-block crossing with a pedestrian hybrid beacon (Project number 444904-1). The other locations listed are proposed changes to the existing median openings. More details and graphics will be shared at the public meeting. Those materials will be posted on this webpage on October 20, 2025 in advance of the meeting.

Do I have to attend in person to make my comment?
There are a variety of ways for your comment to be recorded as part of the meeting record for the project.
Any of these methods will make sure the project team receives your input:

• Written on a comment form at the in-person meeting on October 21, 2025
• Emailing Amara DeCicco a comment before November 3, 2025
• Mailing a comment to Amara DeCicco before November 3, 2025
• Submitting a comment on this webpage using the ‘Send a comment’ button

What if I can only attend virtually and still have questions about the project?
Several staff members will be standing by between 5 and 6 p.m. on October 21, 2025 to answer your questions through the chat function of the virtual webinar. Comments and questions submitted online or in person are equally valued. We appreciate your participation and are glad you’re able to join the meeting in whichever format works best for you.