Public involvement is such a crucial element of project development that CFX is committed to enhancing our engagement with federal, state and local agency partners, key stakeholders and the community at large. We go above and beyond the standard of public meetings, municipal board and community presentations, and participating in local events. For example, CFX established Community Engagement Groups – made up of key local stakeholders – to join our standing Project Advisory and Environmental Advisory Groups.
Specifically for the development of SR 534, CFX convened a Working Group – of key stakeholders and environmental advocates – during the Concept Feasibility and Mobility Study that helped shape the robust environmental and other commitments that are now part of the project. CFX also established an overall Environmental Stewardship Committee to ensure the responsible use and protection of the natural environment as we implement projects in the Five-Year Work Plan.
We want our customers and stakeholders to have numerous and varied opportunities to provide feedback through community meetings and events, municipal board presentations, public meetings and public communications channels such as social media, a dedicated phone line, email address, project website and virtual resource space (coming soon) to allow for continuous feedback.
Here are some ways we can help you stay updated on the latest news regarding SR 534:
UPCOMING EVENTS
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PUBLIC MEETINGS:
VIRTUAL
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Thursday, November 13, 2025
5:30 p.m. – 7:00 p.m.
Past Events
November 12, 2025: CFX held a public meeting at Tohopekaliga High School with seventy-six attendees. Members of the community had the opportunity to ask questions, interact with the design team members, review project exhibits, and view a formal project presentation. Watch the SR 534 – Phase 1 Public Meeting Presentation:
October 29, 2025: CFX PIOs met virtually with members of the Laureate Park community and reviewed the SR 534 project-wide presentation.
October 29, 2025: CFX PIOs met virtually with staff at Lake Nona Realty and reviewed the SR 534 project-wide presentation.
October 29, 2025: CFX PIOs and staff attended a Lake Nona Chamber of Commerce meeting and reviewed the SR 534 project-wide presentation, answered questions about the project, and interacted with chamber members.
October 28, 2025: CFX PIOs met virtually with members of the Eagle Creek community and reviewed the SR 534 project-wide presentation.
February 10, 2025: CFX PIOs met virtually with the Eagle Creek HOA President and Vice President to establish initial contact with the HOA Board and discuss Geotechnical work ahead.
October 5, 2023: Laureate Park community meeting. Thirty-two homeowners attended the virtual meeting.
Summer 2023: CFX and Osceola County joined forces to share the future transportation projects for the region, including SR 534, the Northeast Connector, and the Southport Connector. Both presented to several groups such as chambers of commerce members, HOAs, schools’ representatives, and churches.
May 17, 2023: CFX hosts an in-person community meeting with Isles of Lake Nona community members.
May 9, 2023: CFX presented a comprehensive overview of Osceola County’s many transportation projects at the Osceola Transportation Summit, including SR 534.
April 15, 2022: CFX hosts a Summerdale Park community meeting via Teams. Twenty homeowners participated.
November 19, 2019: The Central Florida Expressway Authority (CFX) held a public meeting at Lake Nona Middle School with more than 400 attendees. Of the nearly 300 comments received by the end of the public comment period on November 30, 2019, 61% supported the Preferred Alternative.
November 2019: CFX conducted the EAG meeting for the OPE PD&E Study Re-evaluation on Nov. 18, 2019, at the agency headquarters in Orlando. The meeting was attended by 22 EAG members and 17 other members of the public. Organizations represented at the meeting included: Audubon Society of Florida (Also Orange County and Kissimmee Valley Chapters), Bear Warriors United, East Central Florida Regional Planning Council, Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission, Florida Native Plant Society, Florida Trail Association, Friends of Split Oak Forest, Lake Mary Jane Alliance, League of Women Voters of Orange County, Sierra Club, Orange County, Osceola County and the South Florida Water Management District.
CFX held the OPE PAG meeting on Nov. 18, 2019, at the agency headquarters in Orlando. The meeting was attended by 11 PAG members and 12 other members of the public. PAG members attending and providing comments represented: Deseret Ranches, Lake Ajay Village, League of Women Voters of Orange County, Orange County, Osceola County, Osceola County Public Schools, Suburban Land Reserves, Southern Oaks – Lennar Homes and Tavistock.
November 2018: At the Nov. 15, 2018, Lake Ajay HOA Annual Meeting CFX provided an update on the OPE PD&E Study Re-evaluation. About 50 community members were able to view the exhibits, ask questions and provide comments.
August 2018: CFX and the PD&E Study Re-evaluation team on Aug. 13, 2018, embarked on a guided tour of part of the Split Oak Forest potentially to be affected by the proposed roadway alternatives. Attendees providing comments to the study team included representatives from the Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission, Audubon of Florida, Orange County and Osceola County.
February 2018: CFX held the second OPE PAG meeting on February 8, 2018, at the Osceola County Extension Services in Kissimmee. Eight group members attended and provided comments on the latest study information.
CFX conducted a second round of CF&M study public meetings on Feb. 13, 15 and 21, 2018, at St. Cloud High School, Lake Nona Middle School and the Association of Poinciana Villages Community Center in Poinciana, respectively. A total of 924 people attended the meetings to view and provide comment on the latest study information. A total of 350 written comments were received as part of the public meetings.
January 2018: CFX held a follow-up meeting on Jan. 9, 2018, with Split Oak Forest stakeholders, including environmental advocates, to review elements of the potential large land donation and regional mitigation strategy presented on Nov. 30, 2017.
At a Lake Ajay Homeowners’ Association meeting on Jan. 22, 2018, CFX provided a study update on the latest alignments being evaluated and received input from about 50 residents.
CFX conducted the second EAG meeting on January 31, 2018, at the Osceola Heritage Park – Exhibition Hall in Kissimmee. There were 30 group members in attendance.
November 2017: CFX met with large landholders and the Audubon Society on Nov. 17, 2017, to discuss multiple alignments to minimize impacts to SOFWEA.
CFX hosted on Nov. 30, 2017, a gathering of environmental advocates and agency representatives, municipal staff, and large landholders to discuss concerns and possible solutions to potential impacts to SOFWEA from proposed OPE alternatives. Discussions also included how to minimize impacts to planned area development, as well as a proposed land donation bordering SOFWEA.
Fall 2017: As part of CFX’s Concept Feasibility and Mobility (CF&M) Studies on four new corridors, including the OPE, public meetings were held in three locations due to the size of the 60-mile proposed corridor. The goal of the CF&M public meetings was to review the proposed OPE alternatives and discuss concerns and possible solutions to potential impacts to SOFWEA as well as existing and planned developments.
Kickoff Public Meetings Round 1 (Sept. 19 & 26, and Oct. 5, 2017): The meetings were held at the Association of Poinciana Villages Community Center in Poinciana, the First Baptist Church of St. Cloud and at Lake Nona High School in Orlando, respectively. There were 410 attendees and CFX received 238 written comments related to the meetings.
July 2017: For the CF&M Studies, one Environmental Advisory Group (EAG) was created for all four study corridors including the OPE. The purpose of the EAG was to provide project stakeholders an opportunity for input on local needs, concerns, and environmental impacts in the Study Area. EAG meeting invitations were sent to representatives from environmental agencies and organizations, other government agencies, large landholders, community groups, and other key stakeholders.
CFX conducted a kickoff EAG meeting on July 11, 2017, at the Osceola Heritage Park – Exhibition Hall in Kissimmee. There were 25 EAG members who viewed exhibits, received project overviews and provided input.
CFX held an OPE Project Advisory Group (PAG) meeting on July 20, 2017, at the Osceola Heritage Park – Exhibition Hall in Kissimmee. Six PAG members attended including representatives of Osceola County, Orange County, Tavistock Development Corporation, Deseret Ranches, and Suburban Land Reserve. There was considerable discussion about options to minimize or avoid impacts to SOFWEA.