Description
Southbound 4000 Block of South Atlantic Ave (US A1A) and 30th Ave.
This location is at southbound A1A (S Atlantic Ave) at 30th Ave, New Smyrna Beach, FL 32169 (Volusia County). This is a high-visibility oceanfront corridor on the barrier island, directly along the Atlantic coast with beach access, condos, resorts, and local services. A1A serves as the primary north-south scenic route parallel to the beach, attracting both local traffic and tourists. The 2-sided bus shelter provides strong visibility to traffic in both directions (northbound and southbound) for drivers, beachgoers, and visitors.
Nearest businesses (within ~1–2 miles):
- 7-Eleven
- Walgreens
- Starbucks
- CVS Pharmacy
- Norwood’s Restaurant & Treehouse Bar
- The Garlic
- Lines and Vines Coffee
- Jersey Mike’s Subs
- Twistee Treat
- Coconut Palms Beach Resort
- Holiday Cove South
- Best Western New Smyrna Beach Hotel
The area sees consistent daily and seasonal traffic from beach visitors, tourists staying at nearby resorts and condos, local residents, diners at oceanfront and casual spots, and shoppers, with the bus stop serving local transit riders in this popular coastal tourist and residential zone.
Traffic counts
(A1A is a moderate-to-high volume coastal arterial in New Smyrna Beach; volumes rise significantly during tourist season, weekends, and holidays):
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Road / Segment
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Approximate AADT (vehicles/day)
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Notes / Year
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A1A (S Atlantic Ave near 30th Ave, New Smyrna Beach)
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~15,000–25,000+
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Volusia County / FDOT estimates for coastal segments (higher during peak tourist season; recent data)
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Traffic is driven by beach access, tourism, dining, and local residential use, with noticeable peaks on weekends, holidays, and summer months. The 2-sided shelter captures bidirectional flow effectively along this scenic coastal route.
Demographics
(New Smyrna Beach city level, recent 2024–2025 estimates; the bus stop is located in this popular coastal tourist and retirement community):
- Population: ~33,144 (2024 estimate, with continued growth projected)
- Median age: 57.8–58.8 years (significantly higher than state average due to retiree population)
- Median household income: $83,865
- Per capita income: ~$57,656
- Language: Approximately 92–93% speak English only at home, while ~7.3% speak a language other than English (primarily Spanish); other languages account for very small shares.
- Other notes: Affluent, older, and family-oriented with a large retiree population alongside seasonal tourists and working residents. The area has a strong tourism, hospitality, and service-sector workforce supporting beach resorts, restaurants, and local retail.
