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Land Transportation - Urban Roads and Spaces

Here you will learn some English words related to urban roads and spaces such as "street", "boulevard", and "crosswalk."

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Words Related to Land Transportation
street
street
[noun]

a public path for vehicles in a village, town, or city, usually with buildings, houses, etc. on its sides

Ex: He parked his car on the street and walked to the nearby café. 
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boulevard
boulevard
[noun]

a wide street in a town or city, typically with trees on each side or in the middle

Ex: They took a leisurely stroll down the tree-lined boulevard, enjoying the shade on a sunny day. 
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bicycle boulevard

a road designed primarily for bicycles, with features that prioritize cycling over motor vehicle traffic

Ex: Bicycle boulevards often have lower speed limits and traffic calming measures to enhance safety for cyclists. 
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stravenue
stravenue
[noun]

a road that combines features of a street and an avenue, mainly used in some U.S. cities such as Tucson, Arizona

Ex: The store is located on a stravenue near downtown. 
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main drag
main drag
[noun]

the main street or avenue in a town or city, often bustling with activity

Ex: The main drag was lined with shops and restaurants. 
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Main Street

the most important street with many shops and stores in a town

Ex: The new bakery opened on Main Street last week. 
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side street

a smaller road or street that intersects with a main road, often providing access to residential or commercial areas

Ex: We parked on a side street to avoid the busy main road. 
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Fore Street

a main thoroughfare or primary road in a town or city

Ex: Fore Street is lined with various shops and cafes, offering a bustling atmosphere throughout the day. 
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superstreet

an advanced roadway design that aims to improve traffic flow and safety by reducing conflict points

Ex: The city council approved the construction of a new superstreet to alleviate congestion on the main thoroughfare. 
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thoroughfare

a road, street, or passage that provides a direct route or passage for vehicles, pedestrians, or both

Ex: The highway serves as the main thoroughfare between the two cities. 
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one-way street

a street or road where traffic is allowed to flow in only one direction

Ex: They turned onto a one-way street to avoid traffic. 
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High Street

the most important street with a lot of shops and businesses in a town

Ex: High Street was bustling with shoppers on Saturday morning. 
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off-street
off-street
[Adjective]

not on a public street; typically refers to parking or facilities located away from the main road

Ex: They found off-street parking behind the building. 
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living street

a road designed primarily for pedestrians, where vehicles are allowed but must move slowly and yield to people on foot

Ex: The city council implemented several living streets downtown to encourage walking and reduce traffic congestion. 
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expressway

a divided highway designed for high-speed traffic, typically with multiple lanes and limited access points

Ex: They drove on the expressway to reach the city center quickly. 
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cross street

a street that intersects with another street, usually at right angles

Ex: They waited at the corner for traffic on the cross street to clear. 
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crosswalk
crosswalk
[noun]

a marked place where people walk across a street

Ex: Make sure to use the crosswalk when crossing the street for safety. 
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pedestrian crossing

a designated area on a road where pedestrians have the right of way to cross the street safely

Ex: Drivers must stop at the pedestrian crossing when people are waiting to cross. 
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crossing
crossing
[noun]

a place where one is able to safely cross something, particularly a street

Ex: The children waited at the crossing for the traffic light to turn green. 
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xing
xing
[noun]

a crossing or intersection of paths or roads

Ex: The pedestrian xing was marked clearly with bright yellow lines. 
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sidewalk
sidewalk
[noun]

a pathway typically made of concrete or asphalt at the side of a street for people to walk on

Ex: She walked along the sidewalk on her way to the bus stop. 
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access road

a road providing access to another road or to a specific place

Ex: The access road to the new shopping center is still under construction. 
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strip mall

a shopping center where stores and businesses are arranged in a row along a main thoroughfare

Ex: They visited the strip mall to buy groceries. 
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beltway
beltway
[noun]

a highway that encircles a city or metropolitan area, providing a route for traffic bypassing the city center

Ex: They took the beltway to avoid downtown traffic. 
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outer belt

a region at the edge of a city or town, typically beyond the more densely populated areas

Ex: The new shopping mall was built in the outer belt to avoid the crowded city center. 
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bypass
bypass
[noun]

a highway or route built to divert traffic around a town or city center

Ex: The new bypass reduced congestion in the downtown area. 
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arterial road

a major road or highway that carries a large volume of traffic between areas

Ex: The arterial road was busy with commuters in the morning. 
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frontage road

a road running parallel to a main road, providing access to properties along the main road and serving as a service road

Ex: They drove on the frontage road to reach the shopping center. 
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couplet
couplet
[noun]

a pair of parallel, one-way streets that run in opposite directions to help manage traffic flow in urban areas

Ex: The city's new traffic plan includes a couplet to ease congestion during rush hour. 
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business route

a section of a highway that passes through the center of a town or city, providing access to local businesses and services

Ex: The business route was clearly marked, guiding travelers through the historic downtown area. 
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service road

a road close to a highway or major road that provides access to properties and allows local traffic to bypass the main road

Ex: They used the service road to access the industrial park. 
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through road

a main road that goes through an area and connects with other main roads

Ex: The new supermarket is located on a through road, making it easy for shoppers to reach it from different parts of the city. 
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complete street

a road designed to accommodate safe and convenient use by all travelers, including pedestrians, cyclists, and motorists

Ex: Many cities are redesigning their main thoroughfares to include bike lanes and wider sidewalks, aiming to transform them into complete streets. 
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grid plan
grid plan
[noun]

a type of city design where streets run at right angles to each other, forming a pattern of squares or rectangles

Ex: The new urban development follows a grid plan, making navigation simple and straightforward. 
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parking lot

an area in which people leave their vehicles

Ex: I had to park in the back of the parking lot because all the spots near the entrance were taken. 
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pedestrian mall

an area in city or town where vehicles are not allowed, and people can walk freely

Ex: The city council decided to convert the busy downtown street into a pedestrian mall to encourage more foot traffic and improve safety. 
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to pedestrianize

to convert an area into one where only pedestrians are allowed, typically by closing it to vehicles

Ex: Many cities around the world have pedestrianized their downtown areas to reduce traffic congestion and promote walking. 
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safety island

an area within a roadway from which vehicular traffic is excluded to provide safety for pedestrians or to channel traffic flow

Ex: The safety island allows pedestrians to cross in two stages. 
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on-street
on-street
[Adjective]

located or occurring on a public street

Ex: They parked their car on the on-street parking space. 
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