Three significant barriers to east-west travel are US 41, US 301, and I-75. These split the study area into thirds along the north and south. Major barriers to north-south travel are Sun City Center Boulevard/East College Avenue in the southern part of the study area, and Gibsonton Drive between US 41 and US 301 in the northern part of the study area. Although these roadways are barriers, they do not significantly divide the study area like the east-west barriers. Walking accessibility and potential are highest in the areas of Riverview and Sun City Center, because of the distribution of sidewalks in these areas. Cycling accessibility and potential are highest in parts of Riverview, because of the distribution of bicycle lanes and sidewalks in relation to population and activity areas. Using the cell area, we estimate only 30% of the study area is within a 30-minute walking distance of a bus stop; this 30% of the study area accounts for approximately 40% of the population in the study area. Using the cell area, we estimate that only 1.4% of the study area could reach the Marion Transit Center within 1 hour (including walking to the bus stop), and approximately 33% of the study area within 2 hours.
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