Another cluster of crashes are visible on US 41 between Nundy Avenue and Symmes Road and near the intersection of US 41 and Symmes Road. There are limited opportunities for safe bicycle and pedestrian crossing between the areas of activity (nodes) identified in this area. Additionally, wide full-movement median openings in this location create a situation where numerous traffic conflicts can occur. Additional crosswalks and improved median opening design (e.g., replacing the full opening with a directional opening) can greatly improve safety. As a 4-lane divided roadway with a posted speed limit of 45 mph, Gibsonton Drive serves as a barrier to bicycle and pedestrian accessibility. However, the 1¾ mile segment between US 41 and New East Bay Road includes sidewalks on both sides and crosswalks at signals (see Figure 32 images a, b, and c). As of October 2019, the aerial view of Gibsonton Drive and New East Bay Road from Google Maps does not show recently constructed sidewalks at the north-west corner of this intersection (Figure 32 image c). These sidewalks are visible at the street level as shown in Figure 34.
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Figure 32. Crosswalks on Gibsonton Dr. Source: Google Maps, 2019
The inventory maps show poor bicycle and pedestrian access to areas of activity from the surrounding residential neighborhoods. For example, a fence and large retention pond on the southern side of the Walmart property limit access for bicyclists and pedestrians traveling from neighborhoods on Nundy Avenue (Figure 33). Bicycle and pedestrian access to Walmart is only
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