4.2 Big Bend and Port Area
4.2.1 Big Bend Rd. East Area of Activity (Node) Big Bend Rd. East is dominated by a modern suburban area of activity (node) consisting of retail/commercial and office uses at the intersection of US 301 and Big Bend Road (see Figure 51). A hospital campus is located along Big Bend Rd. west of US 301 near the HART route loop. Some natural areas of activity (nodes) are also found in the area. The two main corridors are US 301 and Big Bend Road. AADT on US 301 north of Big Bend Rd. is between 30,000 AADT and 50,000 AADT. The OD study found more traffic to the north from this area. Big Bend Rd. connects this area with US 41 and I-75 to the east, and Balm to the west. US 301 connects this area of activity (node) to Riverview and Sun City Center. The existing greenway runs parallel to US 301 from Big Bend Rd., and connects this area with areas of activity (nodes) at Gibsonton Dr. There are three proposed mobility hubs in this area.
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