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A road is an identifiable route or path between two or more places. Roads are typically smoothed, paved, or otherwise prepared to allow easy travel; though they need not be, and historically many roads were simply recognisable routes without any formal construction or maintenance. In urban areas roads may pass along and be named as streets, serving a dual function as urban space and route.
Usage and etymology
- See also Usage of the terms railroad and railway; Ship transport.
In original usage, a "road" was simply any pathway fit for riding ("road" is cognate with "ride", e.g.: ships ride at anchor in roads). The word “street,” whose origin is the Latin strata, was kept for paved pathways that had been prepared to ease travel in some way. Thus, many "Roman Roads" have the word "street" as part of their name.
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Reports of "high profile vehicles" being blown off of roads and highways in Oklahoma because of ice accumulation and wind gusting at 50.
HEREafter1956 (James C. Harwood) Thu, 24 Dec 2009 15:13:14 -0000
Reports of "high profile vehicles" being blown off of roads and highways in Oklahoma because of ice accumulation and wind gusting at 50.
#MENtravel Highways Agency says it is closely monitoring conditions on motorways and major roads. Info line: 08700 660115
deankirbyMEN (Dean Kirby) Thu, 24 Dec 2009 10:27:24 -0000
#MENtravel Highways Agency says it is closely monitoring conditions on motorways and major roads. Info line: 08700 660115
Icy Roads to report? Kent Highways Authority for MAJOR roads 08457 50 40 30 and for MINOR roads 0121 335 8300 Kent Highway Services.
kentpoliceuk (Kent Police (UK)) Thu, 24 Dec 2009 08:11:05 -0000
Icy Roads to report? Kent Highways Authority for MAJOR roads 08457 50 40 30 and for MINOR roads 0121 335 8300 Kent Highway Services.
@THEGOVT why would you be there today...they was even packed when the blizzard closed roads and highways...
snoopydiamonds (Alhaji aka S. Dot) Wed, 23 Dec 2009 23:53:25 -0000
@THEGOVT why would you be there today...they was even packed when the blizzard closed roads and highways...
You can really feel the Christmas spirit when the roads (not just the highways) are packed and moving extremely slowly.
brandibeals (Brandi Beals) Wed, 23 Dec 2009 23:50:41 -0000
You can really feel the Christmas spirit when the roads (not just the highways) are packed and moving extremely slowly.
RT @NewsBell: Thinking the traffic might be light? Not a chance; highways are jammed. Roads around and shopping centers/malls? Forget it ...
ctwebsites (Connecticut Websites) Wed, 23 Dec 2009 21:06:19 -0000
RT @NewsBell: Thinking the traffic might be light? Not a chance; highways are jammed. Roads around and shopping centers/malls? Forget it ...
1999 Road to Ruin Report - This report, written by Friends of the Earth and Taxpayers for Common Sense, lists what they think are the 50 most wasteful road projects in America.
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Aloe's Transportation Page - Several road topics in Virginia.
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Driver's Page - Opinions and editorials on environmental and resource issues related to driving, road safety, and fuel consumption.
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Environmental Law and Policy Center - A center that works with other environmental organizations to develop sustainable transportation systems that enhance, not entrap, life in our cities and rural areas. Site includes sections on energy use, transportation, environmental market development, and wild and natural places.
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Highway Aggravation: The Case for Privatizing the Highways - An essay promoting privatization of highways, rather than government ownership.
Meta Description: [ Promoting an American public policy based on individual liberty, limited government, free markets and peaceful international relations. Extensive library of studies, articles and monographs available ]
Kingskerswell Alliance - Coalition of local residents opposed to the construction of the Torbay Link Road, which would destroy the village of Kingskerswell. Includes photograph gallery, news, and related links.
Meta Description: [ The Kingskerswell Alliance - fighting bypass proposals to save listed County Wildlife Sites. ]
The Atlanta Roadways Digest - A satirical look at driving in Atlanta. Includes photos and video footage of real-life, unrehearsed snapshots of Metro-Atlantans (and visitors to this city) at their driving worst.
Traffic Calming Examples - Describes with photos different techniques to reduce the impact of traffic on residential areas-'traffic calming'.
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