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FDOT declines planned transfer of Beach Drive; sidewalk project must be revised under state right-of-way rules
Summary
City staff said the Florida Department of Transportation will not transfer sections of Business 98 (including Beck Avenue and parts of Beach Drive) to the city, forcing the proposed Beach Drive sidewalk/promenade project to be reworked within FDOT right-of-way and with permit constraints.
City officials told residents the Florida Department of Transportation (FDOT) has indicated it will not transfer certain stretches of Business 98 — including Beck Avenue and parts of Beach Drive — to Panama City. The decision changes how the city can build a sidewalk/promenade and requires additional FDOT permitting.
Jonathan (City Manager) said the city had sought a transfer of the road to gain local control over features such as narrowing lanes and creating a social district.…
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