Goals identified in the community plan related to transportation include improving transportation, and establishing/improving sidewalk, bicycle lane and trail connectivity. Some identified strategies include: a) improving sidewalks and providing bicycle lanes where needed; b) providing gateways or markers along major roadways, including US 41, Big Bend Road, and the Apollo Beach Boulevard extension; c) requiring connectivity with new development and between adjacent development; d) supporting multi-modal mass transit opportunities; e) reserving areas for commuter rail access; f) improving and employing traffic calming; and g) identifying and providing additional hurricane evacuation routes. 3.5 Gibsonton The Gibsonton Community Plan was effective February 19, 2007. Major roadways in Gibsonton include US 41, East Bay Road, Gibsonton Drive, Symmes Road, and Rhodine Road (Figure 22). The plan identifies a need for a more walkable community, safer intersections, and affordable public transportation. The plan calls for designating Gibsonton Drive as the communit y’s “Signature Corridor” and “Main Street” to encourage small scale business development.
Figure 22. Gibsonton community plan boundary map Source: Hillsborough County Comprehensive Plan, 2008
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