Urban Roads and Spaces

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

He parked his car on the street and walked to the nearby café.

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

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

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

Bicycle boulevards often have lower speed limits and traffic calming measures to enhance safety for cyclists.

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

The store is located on a stravenue near downtown.

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

The main drag was lined with shops and restaurants.

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

The new bakery opened on Main Street last week.

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

We parked on a side street to avoid the busy main road.

a main thoroughfare or primary road in a town or city

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

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

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

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

The highway serves as the main thoroughfare between the two cities.

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

They turned onto a one-way street to avoid traffic.

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

High Street was bustling with shoppers on Saturday morning.

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

They found off-street parking behind the building.

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

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

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

They drove on the expressway to reach the city center quickly.

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

They waited at the corner for traffic on the cross street to clear.

a marked place where people walk across a street

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

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

Drivers must stop at the pedestrian crossing when people are waiting to cross.

to go across or to the other side of something

Every morning, he crosses the bridge on his way to work.

a crossing or intersection of paths or roads

The pedestrian xing was marked clearly with bright yellow lines.

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

She walked along the sidewalk on her way to the bus stop.

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

The access road to the new shopping center is still under construction.

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

They visited the strip mall to buy groceries.

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

They took the beltway to avoid downtown traffic.

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

The new shopping mall was built in the outer belt to avoid the crowded city center.

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

The new bypass reduced congestion in the downtown area.

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

The arterial road was busy with commuters in the morning.

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

They drove on the frontage road to reach the shopping center.

two items of the same kind

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

The business route was clearly marked, guiding travelers through the historic downtown area.

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

They used the service road to access the industrial park.

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

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

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

Many cities are redesigning their main thoroughfares to include bike lanes and wider sidewalks, aiming to transform them into complete streets.

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

The new urban development follows a grid plan, making navigation simple and straightforward.

an area in which people leave their vehicles

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

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

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

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

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

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

The safety island allows pedestrians to cross in two stages.

located or occurring on a public street

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