Figure 13. SouthShore Areawide systems map Source: Hillsborough County Comprehensive Plan, 2008
The plan also proposes “livable roadways” with improved roadway corridors that are designed to reflect the character, neighborhood, historical and environmental features of the surrounding area. Strategies proposed to accomplish these “livable roadways” include designing roadways at an appropriate scale, discouraging roadway design that encroaches on environmentally sensitive lands, designing roadways to minimize neighborhood traffic intrusion, providing for neighborhood ties as development occurs, and supporting “Adopt a Road” programs . Additionally, the plan indicates that certain routes not be designated as truck routes including 19 th Avenue N.E. from US 41 to US 301, 24 th Street extended from SR 674 to Big Bend Road, and Big Bend Road from US 301 to its eastern terminus. The plan notes a desire to increase public transportation to include transit, rail, and water borne transportation. Other desires noted were to continue evaluating bus ridership including the potential for evening transit service and light rail. To encourage a walkable environment, the plan proposes linking and expanding the network of greenway trails, sidewalks, bikeways, golf cart paths, and other pedestrian pathways. They propose to implement the following plans to improve the non-motorized network:
Hillsborough County MPO Pedestrian System Needs Assessment.
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