Glossary...
So often, the terms used to describe highways, such as “freeway” and
“expressway” are misunderstood. Here are the terms used to describe roads (both
4-lane and 2-lane) on this web site, from the highest to the lowest standard of
construction.
4-Lane Highways:
-
Freeway - A highway with access only by interchange. There are no driveways or at-grade intersections.
-
Expressway - A highway with
restricted driveway access, but with a mix of grade-separated interchanges and at-grade intersections.
-
Jersey Freeway - A
highway with access at interchanges, side
streets, and driveways, but with no median
breaks or traffic lights.
-
Arterial Highway - A
multilane highway with a speed limit of at least
45 miles per hour.
-
Boulevard - A
multilane route through a developed area,
providing direct access to commercial
properties.
2-Lane Highways:
-
Super 2-lane
Freeway - A 2-lane highway with access only
by interchange. There are no driveways or
at-grade intersections.
-
Super 2-lane Expressway
- A 2-lane highway with restricted driveway
access, but with a mix of grade-separated interchanges and at-grade intersections.
-
Improved 2-lane Highway
- A 2-lane highway that has no access control,
but has been relocated or rebuilt to high
standards. These highways may have paved
shoulders, straightened curves, wider lanes, or
higher speed limits.
-
2-lane Highway - Any
other 2-lane highway outside of a town.
-
City Street - A 2-lane road inside a town or city,
with a speed limit below 35 miles per hour.
Sources:
Eric Smith
Last Updated: 4/7/05
Comments:
Please send any comments, suggestions, corrections, additional information or
pictures about this page to:
|
