NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that the Hernando/Citrus MPO will conduct two public workshops on August 22, 2024, at 2:00 p.m. in Brooksville and at 5:00 p.m. in Inverness (rescheduled from August 5th due to tropical storm Debby). All workshops are open to the public and can be attended in person or virtually as noted in the details below.
The purpose of these workshops is to receive input from stakeholders, community members, government officials, transportation experts, and business owners on the priority transportation projects. Projects include widening roadways, public transportation improvements, and bicycle and pedestrian improvements.
Safety, traffic congestion, and travel time will continue to be concerns in the two counties as the area continues to grow. The local region and Florida as a whole are experiencing unprecedented growth due to a favorable business climate, weather, and attractions. The Hernando/Citrus MPO is responsible for developing the 2050 Long-Range Transportation Plan (LRTP) which is an essential element of the transportation planning process.
The LRTP sets the vision and identifies the projects that will be funded using state and federal money for the next 20-25 years, through the year 2050, and is updated every five years. Public involvement is one way that the MPO is able to develop the transportation plan to meet the specific needs of the public.
In terms of growth, the population in Hernando County is expected to grow from over 192,000 people in 2019 to over 270,000 people in 2050. This represents an increase of nearly 78,000 persons, or over 40%. Likewise, Citrus County is expected to grow from 151,000 people in 2019 to nearly 206,000 people in 2050. This represents an increase of nearly 55,000 persons, or a 36% increase in population. Total employment in the two counties is anticipated to grow by 44,300 jobs, representing an increase of nearly 39%. This anticipated growth will develop better business climates and economic diversity for the two counties and will consequently present transportation challenges.
The MPO has identified the transportation capacity needs for the two counties and is identifying priority projects which will be considered for funding. Priority projects in the plan may include such improvements on portions of the following facilities:
- Suncoast Parkway Phase 3 to US 19 (Citrus)
- US 41 north of Inverness (Citrus)
- US 41 Spring Hill Drive to Powell Road (Hernando)
- County Line Road (Hernando)
- Lecanto Highway to SR 200 (Citrus)
HERNANDO COUNTY –Thursday, August 22, 2024, from 2:00 p.m. to 3:30 p.m.
Meeting will be held at the: Hernando County Building Training Facility, 1661 Blaise Drive, Brooksville, Florida 34601
To attend virtually, please register for Hernando/Citrus MPO 2050 Long-Range Transportation Plan Public Workshop at: https://attendee.gotowebinar.com/register/6692275820134194005
After registering, you will receive a confirmation email containing information about joining the webinar.
CITRUS COUNTY – Thursday, August 22, 2024, from 5:00 p.m. to 6:30 p.m.
Meeting will be held at the: Inverness City Hall, 212 W. Main Street, Inverness, FL 34450
To attend virtually, please register for Hernando/Citrus MPO 2050 Long-Range Transportation Plan Public Workshop at: https://attendee.gotowebinar.com/register/1680109183963833430
After registering, you will receive a confirmation email containing information about joining the webinar.
Any questions concerning these public meetings should be directed to Mr. Bob Esposito, MPO Executive Director, Hernando/Citrus MPO, 789 Providence Boulevard, Brooksville, Florida, 34601, telephone (352) 754-4082, or email resposito@hernandocounty.us.
Public participation is solicited without regard to race, color, national origin, age, sex, religion, disability, or family status. In accordance with the Americans with Disabilities Act, persons with disabilities needing a special accommodation to participate in this proceeding should contact Mr. Bob Esposito at 352-754-4082 no later than 48 hours in advance of the meeting. If you are hearing or speech impaired, dial 7-1-1, 1-800-955-8771 (TTY) via Florida Relay Service for assistance.
If persons require language interpretation services, please contact our office at 1-352-754-4082 for information. Language Interpreter Services are also available 24-hours a day, 7-days a week at 1-800-752-6096. Si las personas requieren servicios de interpretación de idiomas, comuníquese con nuestra oficina al 1-352-754-4082 para obtener información. Los servicios de interpretación de idiomas también están disponibles las 24-horas del día, los 7-días de la semana al 1-800-752-6096.
Hernando/Citrus Metropolitan Planning Organization
