Routes

Developing traffic flows that improve the pedestrian experience

Shared Emphasis

Clear Signage/Visual Cues
Connectivity to hubs
Distribution of resources and services
Road safety

Preliminary Observations

Island Line - This popular trail corridor carries an average of 360 daily riders to and from South Hero Island. Peak ridership can crest 600 in a single day.
Martin Road - This roadway connects private residential roads to South Street and the Island Line
South Street - This central roadway provides the most direct route from the Island Line to South Hero village destinations, and it serves as a key connector for any travel outside of Route 2. This roadway is the one and only connection to the Town’s public school.
Whipple/East Shore/Landon Road - These roadways do not offer any significant connectivity between commercial destination on the island and the island line ferry
West Shore Road - This western corridor connects the whole of the western side of the island, from Route 314 in the north to South Street. It provides direct access to numerous destinations, most notably the Town beach, the colored bird house artworks, and Snow Farm Vineyard. The low traffic and scenic nature of this road creates an ideal riding experience for most.
Station/Lakeview/Tracy Roads - This trio of roads provides connection between West Shore Roadway residences / businesses and the eastern side of the Village Core. They experience low traffic volumes and access primarily agricultural properties. Station Road summits a moderate hill, and at the Tracy Road intersection connects to the northern terminus of the Roy Marsh trail.
Sunset View Road - This roadway traverses what is easily the steepest road grade on the whole island, and as such, would not make an ideal cycling corridor for the general public, many of whom are attracted to South Hero for the relatively flat and accessible terrain.
US Route 2 - This roadway is the main ‘artery’ of transportation to and through South Hero. This road crosses the village center, where it provides access to a majority of centrally located businesses.
Roy Marsh Trail - The Roy Marsh Trail is a corridor that bisects the center of South hero, and offers a walking route between West Shore Rd and Tracy Road

Missing signage at intersection — Missing signage at key intersection