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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Land Transportation
street [noun]

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

Ex: The street was filled with colorful houses and blooming flowers .

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

Ex: She admired the elegant architecture along the historic boulevard .

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

Ex: Cities increasingly invest in bicycle boulevards as part of efforts to promote sustainable transportation options .

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

Ex: The city 's grid system includes several stravenues for better navigation .

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

Ex: He parked his car on the main drag before heading into the store .

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

Ex: She strolled down Main Street , admiring the holiday decorations .

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

Ex: The side street was blocked due to construction , causing a traffic detour .

a main thoroughfare or primary road in a town or city

Ex: The local market on Fore Street is renowned for its fresh produce and handmade crafts .

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

Ex: Traffic engineers believe that implementing superstreets could decrease the number of accidents caused by left-turning vehicles .

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

Ex: Pedestrians were crossing the thoroughfare as cars slowed to a stop .

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

Ex: He drove carefully on the narrow one-way street .

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

Ex: The parade will pass through High Street this afternoon .
off-street [adjective]

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

Ex: He parked in an off-street lot near the office .

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

Ex: Residents enjoy the peaceful atmosphere of the living street where cars are secondary to pedestrians .

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

Ex: She took the expressway to avoid traffic congestion on surface streets .

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

Ex: He looked both ways before crossing the busy cross street .

a marked place where people walk across a street

Ex: The car stopped at the crosswalk to let the pedestrians pass .

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

Ex: The traffic light at the pedestrian crossing turned red for cars .
crossing [noun]

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

Ex: The city installed new signs to improve safety at the railway crossing .
xing [noun]

a crossing or intersection of paths or roads

Ex: The xing of the hiking trails in the forest made navigation easier .
sidewalk [noun]

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

Ex: The dog pulled its owner off the sidewalk and onto the grass .

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

Ex: We took the access road to avoid the heavy traffic on the main highway .

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

Ex: He owned a small boutique in the strip mall .
beltway [noun]

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

Ex: He exited the beltway to get gas at the next exit .

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

Ex: The outer belt is known for its quiet neighborhoods and larger homes .
bypass [noun]

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

Ex: The bypass connects the northern and southern exits of the highway .

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

Ex: He used the arterial road to travel across the city .

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

Ex: He parked his truck on the frontage road near the construction site .
couplet [noun]

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

Ex: The couplet allows for smoother traffic flow , with one street handling northbound and the other southbound traffic .

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

Ex: Drivers often take the business route to avoid the busy interstate and enjoy the local scenery .

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

Ex: He saw the service road sign indicating the next exit .

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

Ex: Traffic is usually busy on the through road during rush hour because many commuters use it to get to work .

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

Ex: Engineers and urban planners collaborate to ensure that each newly constructed road adheres to the principles of a complete street .

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

Ex: The grid plan of Manhattan allows for easy numbering and locating of streets and avenues .

an area in which people leave their vehicles

Ex: I forgot where I parked , so I had to walk around the parking lot until I found my car .

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

Ex: Local businesses in the pedestrian mall have reported an increase in sales since the area became car-free .

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

Ex: By next summer , they will have pedestrianized the entire waterfront , creating a pleasant promenade for locals and visitors alike .

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

Ex: The city installed safety islands to improve pedestrian safety .
on-street [adjective]

located or occurring on a public street

Ex: He walked along the on-street bike lane .