Description
Northbound US1, near Canal St at Shopping Center.
This location is at northbound US 1 (N Orange St) near Canal St, in front of a small shopping center, New Smyrna Beach, FL 32168 (Volusia County). This is a central urban commercial corridor in downtown New Smyrna Beach, close to the historic Canal Street district, with a mix of local retail, dining, services, and residential neighborhoods. US 1 serves as a major north-south route through the city, carrying both local traffic and travelers heading toward the beach or inland areas.
Nearest businesses (within ~1–2 miles):
- The General Public House
- Bricks European Café
- Big Joe’s Subs
- Ruth’s Kozy Kitchen
- MyEyeDr. (eye care center)
- Panheads Pizzeria
- The Spott NSB
- Corkscrew Bar and Grille
- Jimmy Hula’s New Smyrna Beach
- Dutch Oven
The area sees steady local traffic from residents, shoppers at nearby plazas, diners at casual restaurants and cafés, and visitors exploring the historic downtown and Canal Street district, with the bus stop serving local transit riders in this walkable urban setting.
Traffic counts
(US 1 is a moderate-volume principal arterial through New Smyrna Beach; volumes reflect urban commercial and commuter flow):
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Road / Segment
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Approximate AADT (vehicles/day)
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Notes / Year
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US 1 (N Orange St near Canal St, New Smyrna Beach)
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~15,000–22,000
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Volusia County / FDOT estimates for urban segments (commercial + local traffic; recent data)
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Traffic is driven by daily errands, dining, shopping, and connections to broader Volusia County routes, with moderate peaks during daytime hours and evenings. The 2-sided shelter captures bidirectional flow effectively.
Demographics
(New Smyrna Beach city level, recent 2024–2025 estimates; the bus stop is centrally located in this 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 downtown businesses, restaurants, and local retail.
