South County Integrated Mobility Study

The County and FDOT are clearly working to improve corner clearance for newer suburban shopping center developments, as can be seen at the intersection of Big Bend Road and US 301 (Figure 68).

Figure 68. Examples of good corner clearance & interparcel cross access at Big Bend Rd and US 301.

4.2.5 Pedestrian and Bicycle Access

County policies and regulations require consideration of pedestrian and bicycle access during the development process. Policy 23.3 of the Future Land Use Element states that “Commercial development should be designed to decrease the need for motorized vehicle trips by designing convenient, safe, non- motorized access.” Section 6.03.02 of the LDC states that sidewalks are

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