Description
Northbound Buenaventura Blvd. across from Buenaventura Lakes Community Park in Kissimmee.
The bus stop shelter is located on the southbound side of Buenaventura Boulevard across from Buenaventura Lakes Community Park in Kissimmee, FL (Osceola County, ZIP 34743). This is a moderate-traffic residential and community corridor along Buenaventura Blvd, a primary north-south local route serving families, residents, and commuters in the heart of the Buenaventura Lakes subdivision, with connections to Osceola Parkway, Florida’s Turnpike, and US 192. The shelter has advertising sides facing both directions (northbound and southbound traffic), benefiting from strong visibility to drivers heading south toward Osceola Parkway and denser retail/commercial zones, as well as northbound traffic toward residential neighborhoods and local amenities. It gains additional exposure from LYNX bus riders, pedestrians, park visitors, families, and local community activity. It’s a practical family-oriented, recreational, quick-service dining, and everyday convenience stretch in a densely populated suburban area with steady local resident, family, and commuter flow.
Nearest Businesses
- Buenaventura Lakes Community Park (playgrounds, sports fields, picnic areas, community events)
- Little Free BVL Library
- Waters Edge Community
- Ventura Elementary School
- Boggy Creek Elementary School
- ALDI (short distance north)
- Popeyes Louisiana Kitchen (short distance north)
- Various small local eateries and services
Other: Dense residential neighborhoods, apartments, single-family homes, and community spots; denser big-box retail and dining south toward Osceola Pkwy.
This spot supports family recreation, community services, education, quick-service dining, and everyday needs with high local resident and family traffic.
Traffic Counts
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Segment
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AADT
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Year
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Buenaventura Blvd near Buenaventura Lakes Community Park / Osceola Pkwy area
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20,000–30,000
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2025
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Buenaventura Blvd broader segments
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15,000–25,000
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2025
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Nearby connectors (e.g., Osceola Pkwy, Florida’s Turnpike)
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35,000–50,000
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2025
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Daily Impressions Potential: 20,000–30,000 vehicles daily (plus high pedestrian, park visitor, family, and bus rider exposure), generating tens of thousands of views. Dual-facing ads capture both southbound (toward Osceola Pkwy/retail) and northbound (toward residential neighborhoods) traffic.
Trends: Moderate volumes with growth from dense suburban residential development; some congestion at intersections like Buenaventura Blvd & Osceola Pkwy; includes family vehicles, commuter traffic, and local service vehicles. Peaks during rush hours, weekends, evenings, and community park events.
Demographics (ZIP 34743 – Buenaventura Lakes Area, immediate vicinity)
Latest from U.S. Census American Community Survey 2020–2024 5-year estimates:
- Population: ~40,000 (2024 est.); projected ~42,000+ for 2026 (density ~5,800 per sq. mile in suburban pockets).
- Age: Median ~38–39 years (family-oriented: strong under-18 and 35–54 groups).
- Gender: ~49% male, ~51% female.
- Race/Ethnicity: Hispanic or Latino (any race) ~69%; White (non-Hispanic) ~15%; Black/African American ~10%; Asian ~3%; two or more/other ~3%.
- Language: Spanish spoken at home by persons age 5+ ~60–69%; English is also widely used (bilingual environment common in households and public settings).
- Income and Economy: Median household income ~$59,000–$63,000; median individual ~$27,000–$31,000. Poverty rate ~12–15%. Top industries: tourism/hospitality, retail, construction, healthcare. Unemployment ~4–6%; many commute to Orlando/theme parks (20–40 min average).
- Households and Housing: Average size ~3.0–3.8; median home value ~$300,000–$350,000; median rent ~$1,500–$1,800/month. ~45–50% married/family households.
- Education: ~20–22% with college degree or higher.
Diverse, family-oriented, growing area with a mix of local residents and commuter influence (English and Spanish both commonly spoken). Residents heavily use nearby parks, community facilities, grocery, dining, and services—ideal for family, recreation, food, convenience, or bilingual messaging.
