Type
General Knowledge
Author
Peter Midgley
Organization
gTKP
Published in
2008
Submitted by
Peter Midgley, gTKP
Related theme(s)
Urban Mobility
Region
All Regions
Country
International

Urban Mobility Glossary: F

A B C D E F G H I J K L M N O P Q R S T U V W X Y Z

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Fire Lane – US

The area next to a curb, reserved for firefighting equipment, ambulances, or other emergency vehicles.

Flyover – UK

A bridge, road, railway or similar structure that crosses over another road or railway (see also “Overpass”).

Footpath – UK

A path for pedestrians situated alongside a road.

Freeway – US

A limited access road designed for safer high-speed operation of motor vehicles through the elimination of at-grade intersections. Freeways are usually divided with at least two lanes in each direction. Because traffic never crosses at-grade, there are generally no traffic lights or stop signs.