Figure 47. Transit connections 3
Figure 47 shows the greenways that are located within 500 feet of public transit stops.
Transit Significance
Accessing greenways by public transit is essential for those who rely on public transportation and otherwise can ’ t access greenway facilities via car, foot, or bike. Transit routes near greenways connect users with areas of the county that may not be reachable by walking or bicycling. Nearby stops al- low transit - dependent populations to use the greenway network for mobility and may provide a link to employment and education opportunities, as well as other key community resources, in addition to providing essential access to nature and recrea- tion.
Evaluation of Existing Conditions The major paved greenways in Hillsborough Coun- ty, including the Upper Tampa Bay Trail, the US 301 sidepath, and Flatwoods Park, are all accessible by transit. Approximately 52 miles of trails, 10 percent of the existing greenway network, are accessible by transit.
3. Transit data from HART GTFS data, September 2022.
HILLSBOROUGH COUNTY GREENWAYS AND TRAILS MASTER PLAN
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