New Pedestrian Overpass for Cross Seminole Trail

Original title: Approve and authorize the Chairman to execute a Locally Funded Agreement and Three-party Escrow Agreement with the State of Florida Department of Transportation relating to the Cross Seminole Trail Overpass/Pedestrian Connection at U.S. 17/92 Project (Financial Project Number 441484-2-62-01); approve and authorize the County Manager or designee to execute related implementing documents, subject to review and approval by the County Attorney’s Office. District2 -Zembower & District4 - Lockhart (Tawny Olore, Public Works Director)

Record date · July 14, 2026

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What This Bill Does

The Board of County Commissioners approved agreements with the Florida Department of Transportation to build a new pedestrian bridge over U.S. 17/92. This project connects parts of the Cross Seminole Trail to improve safety and accessibility for walkers and cyclists.

Why it matters

This project creates a safer way for residents to cross a busy highway while expanding the local trail network.

Key Facts

The project is officially titled the Cross Seminole Trail Overpass/Pedestrian Connection at U.S. 17/92.
The agreement involves a partnership between the County and the State of Florida Department of Transportation.
The project is identified by Financial Project Number 441484-2-62-01.

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Connected Entities

Tawny Olore, 441484-2-62-01, Cross Seminole Trail Overpass/Pedestrian Connection at U.S. 17/92 and 2 more

PersonTawny Olore“Public Works Director overseeing the project.”Map →

other441484-2-62-01“Financial Project Number assigned to the construction.”Map →

otherCross Seminole Trail Overpass/Pedestrian Connection at U.S. 17/92“The specific infrastructure project being authorized.”Map →

locationDistrict 5“The geographic area affected by the project.”Map →

OrganizationFlorida Department of Transportation“State agency partnering with the county for the project.”Map →

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