One of the main objectives of the Roadway Conceptual Analysis (RCA) Study process is to get input from the property owners, residents, local governments and those who use the road every day. You can let the county and its consultants know how you feel at any time during this study.
Public involvement activities planned for this project include a Project Kick-Off Public Meeting, an Alternatives Public Meeting, a Local Planning Agency (LPA) Public Hearing and a Board of County Commissioners (BCC) Public Hearing. Also, project newsletters will be mailed periodically to keep you informed of the status of the study and to let you know about upcoming meetings.
Scheduled events, such as Public Workshops, are identified on this page as the information on those meetings becomes available.
First Newsletter mailed - September, 1999
Project Kick-Off Meeting - October 12, 1999
Second Newsletter mailed - November, 1999
City of Eatonville Town Council - December 7, 1999
Second Public Meeting - December 14, 1999
The Alternatives Public Workshop was held to present the results of the alternatives analysis and the recommended alternative. The meeting had an open house format and a brief presentation was given at 7:00 pm.
Date: Tuesday, December 14, 1999 Time: 6:00 p.m. to 9:00 p.m. Location: Robert Hungerford Preparatory High School* 100 E. Kennedy Boulevard Orlando, Florida
*Robert Hungerford Preparatory High School is located at the corner of Kennedy Boulevard and Wymore Road.
Third Newsletter mailed - March, 2000
Local Planning Agency (LPA) Public Hearing - March 16, 2000
Date: Thursday, March 16, 2000 Time: 2:00 p.m. Location: Orange County Commissioners' Chambers First Floor County Administration Center 201 South Rosalind Avenue Orlando, Florida
Board of County Commissioners (BCC) Public Hearing - March 21, 2000
Date: Tuesday, March 21, 2000 Time: 3:00 p.m. Location: Orange County Commissioners' Chambers First Floor County Administration Center 201 South Rosalind Avenue Orlando, Florida
The Public Kickoff Meeting for the Kennedy Boulevard RCA Study was held on Tuesday, October 12, 1999, from 6:00 p.m. to 8:30 p.m. at Robert Hungerford Preparatory High School. This meeting was attended by 33 people, including Orange County Commissioner Robert B. Sindler, Town of Eatonville Vice Mayor Mike Johnson and the Special Assistant to the Mayor of the Town of Eatonville, Mr. Jay Andrews. Several other representatives were in attendance from the Town of Eatonville, the City of Maitland, the Florida Department of Transportation, Orange County and the Town of Eatonville Historic Preservation Society.
The "open house" portion of the meeting began at 6:00 p.m. The RCA Study Team and Orange County Staff answered questions and recorded comments from the public. Aerial graphics were on display for the public to review and comment forms were handed out to each person in order to receive their written comments. At 7:00 p.m., a brief project presentation was given by Orange County staff to explain the RCA Study process and the Kennedy Boulevard RCA Study. Commissioner Sindler introduced the Orange County Staff and then fielded questions from the public. Following the presentation, Orange County staff were available for additional comments and questions. The meeting concluded at approximately 8:30 p.m. An overview of the comments received from the public at this meeting is provided below.
Summary of Comments
Reduce truck traffic on Kennedy Boulevard.
Landscaping along the roadway is very important, particularly with tourism in mind.
Business parking and impacts to parking areas is a concern for business owners.
The residents living in the proposed path of the realignment of Lake Destiny Drive are concerned about the impacts of the realignment.
Fair compensation for residential and business impacts.
A traffic signal is needed at Bethune Avenue.
Sidewalks needed along Wymore Road from Kennedy Boulevard to Lee Road.
Upgrade the LYNX bus stops along Kennedy Boulevard.
The Second Public Meeting for the Kennedy Boulevard RCA Study was held on Tuesday, December 14, 1999, from 6:00 p.m. to 8:30 p.m. at Robert Hungerford Preparatory High School. This meeting was attended by 24 people, including Orange County Commissioner Robert B. Sindler. The Town of Eatonville Historic Preservation Society was also represented.
The "open house" portion of the meeting began at 6:00 p.m. The RCA Study Team and Orange County staff answered questions and recorded comments from the public. An aerial graphic of the recommended improvement alternative was on display for the public to review. This graphic included the proposed Access Management Plan. Comment forms were handed out to each person as they signed-in at the front door in order to receive their written comments. At 7:00 p.m., a brief project presentation was given by Orange County staff to discuss the results of the study and the recommended improvement alternative in detail. Following the presentation, Orange County staff were available for additional comments and questions. The meeting concluded at approximately 8:00 p.m. An overview of the comments received from the public at this meeting is provided below.
Issues Raised
Preference for the appearance of Traffic Lights to be similar to those recently constructed on Orange Blossom Trail.
There is a need for youth/elderly friendly bus shelters.
A bi-directional median opening was requested between Campus View Drive and Keller Road.
Transportation Projects 
