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highways, expressways, freeways -- meaning
What is the distinction between all these? Or are the words just used
interchangably? I am not sure if it should matter, but I am asking from a Canadian point of view. thanks, -HS -- (Remove all underscores,if any, from my email address to get the correct one. Apologies for the inconvenience but this is to reduce spam.) |
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highways, expressways, freeways -- meaning
"H. S." wrote in message ... What is the distinction between all these? Or are the words just used interchangably? I am not sure if it should matter, but I am asking from a Canadian point of view. This is my take only , yours may differ Highway - a public road between 2 distinct locations in contrast to a local access road. Expressway - a highway optimised for speed , probably at least 2 lanes in each direction possibly access limited to vehicular traffic Freeway. A refined expressway with overpasses and sliproads rather than traffic lights, a median divider and at least 2 lanes in each direction , slip roads at access points and access limited to motorised vehicles excluding agricultural tractors. Keith |
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highways, expressways, freeways -- meaning
I've also found that "freeway" and "expressway" are sometimes used interchangably. "Freeway" is used more often in the western U.S., while "Expressway" is used more often in the eastern U.S. Same type of multi-lane road. Generally no stoplights and limited access. The think the "free" in "freeway" came about because it is an expressway without tolls, but in the common venacular the term "expressway" doesn't seem to exclusively denote a road with tolls, either. Keith Willshaw wrote: "H. S." wrote in message ... What is the distinction between all these? Or are the words just used interchangably? I am not sure if it should matter, but I am asking from a Canadian point of view. This is my take only , yours may differ Highway - a public road between 2 distinct locations in contrast to a local access road. Expressway - a highway optimised for speed , probably at least 2 lanes in each direction possibly access limited to vehicular traffic Freeway. A refined expressway with overpasses and sliproads rather than traffic lights, a median divider and at least 2 lanes in each direction , slip roads at access points and access limited to motorised vehicles excluding agricultural tractors. Keith |
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highways, expressways, freeways -- meaning
Walt Tucker wrote in
: I've also found that "freeway" and "expressway" are sometimes used interchangably. "Freeway" is used more often in the western U.S., while "Expressway" is used more often in the eastern U.S. Same type of multi-lane road. Generally no stoplights and limited access. In California, expressways can have intersections and stop lights and usually have speed limits in the 35-50 range. Freeways have limited access with no intesections and have speed limits from 55 to 70 mph. |
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highways, expressways, freeways -- meaning
"H. S." wrote:
What is the distinction between all these? Or are the words just used interchangably? I am not sure if it should matter, but I am asking from a Canadian point of view. You forgot "parkway" as in the Don Valley Parkway :-) Please remove all UPPER case characters from my email address to get the correct one. Howard |
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highways, expressways, freeways -- meaning
Walt Tucker:
I've also found that "freeway" and "expressway" are sometimes used interchangably. "Freeway" is used more often in the western U.S., while "Expressway" is used more often in the eastern U.S. Same type of multi-lane road. Generally no stoplights and limited access. Correct. Except for localized or technical usages, the words "freeway", "expressway", "superhighway", "motorway", "limited-access highway", and "controlled-access highway" all denote the same grade of road. In some areas people would also refer to this as a "highway", but that conflicts with the usage of "highway" in most places. Still other words used in naming specific expressways, notably "parkway", are also used for some non-expressways. And when speaking of expressways in non-English-speaking countries or provinces, people speaking English often use the local-language word for "expressway", such as "autobahn". "Turnpike" usually means an expressway where a toll is charged, but is also used in naming specific roads (not necessarily expressways) where at some time in the distant past a toll was charged. Conversely, in the usage of many people, "freeway" now refers only to an expressway without tolls. But: The think the "free" in "freeway" came about because it is an expressway without tolls... No, that's a myth which arises because the places where the word was most used happened to be places where they were toll-free. But the the word came about because of freedom from hazards that would slow traffic down. Some dictionaries don't even list the "no tolls" meaning, and some of us still use the word for any kind of expressway. -- Mark Brader, Toronto | I still remember the first time his reality check | bounced. -- Darlene Richards My text in this article is in the public domain. |
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highways, expressways, freeways -- meaning
Walt Tucker wrote:
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highways, expressways, freeways -- meaning
Walt Tucker wrote:
The think the "free" in "freeway" came about because it is an expressway without tolls, Nope. A freeway is free a way free of cross traffic. It's possible to have a freeway with a toll. This subject has been discussed in this forum. You could do a search. From: Icono Clast ) Subject: What do Eurepeans find different in North America Newsgroups: rec.travel.usa-canada Date: 1999/12/19 Harry wrote: What is the definition of "freeway"? Technically, it is a road which does not charge a toll. If that were true, every toll-free street, road, bridge, tunnel, and highway on Earth would be a "free" way to get from there to here. There are several stretches of Highway 101 in California that have "END FREEWAY" road signs yet it's still divided with two lanes in each direction. Farther down the road, there are signs that say "BEGIN FREEWAY". Between them, there is no toll. A freeway is a limited-access/egress [high]WAY that is FREE of cross traffic! In California they're not toll-free. We pay for them every time we buy gasoline with a significant per-gallon tax. Those who use the most gas pay the most for the highways. Sounds fair t'me. -- ICONO CLAST: A San Franciscan in 47.335 mile² San Francisco. |
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highways, expressways, freeways -- meaning
On Wed, 11 Feb 2004 23:07:26 GMT, "H. S."
wrote: What is the distinction between all these? Or are the words just used interchangably? I am not sure if it should matter, but I am asking from a Canadian point of view. The definitions and usages vary from state to state. But in general, the freeway and expressway are included in highways, although it might be better to say they are included in the broader category of "highways and streets". For instance, according to the California Streets and Hiwhways Code: 23.5. "Freeway" means a highway in respect to which the owners of abutting lands have no right or easement of access to or from their abutting lands or in respect to which such owners have only limited or restricted right or easement of access. If, in the judgment of the commission or the director, the public interest would be advanced thereby, a freeway, as defined herein, may be denominated a "controlled access highway". In all other respects, the "controlled access highway" shall be subject to all provisions of this code pertaining to freeways. ************* DAVE HATUNEN ) ************* * Tucson Arizona, out where the cacti grow * * My typos & mispellings are intentional copyright traps * |
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highways, expressways, freeways -- meaning
"H. S." wrote in
: What is the distinction between all these? Or are the words just used interchangably? I am not sure if it should matter, but I am asking from a Canadian point of view. To echo others, freeways and expressways are the same thing, and are the same as limited-access or controlled-access highways. A highway, though, is (often!) just any road linking two towns together. It might be a 14-lane Interstate, or it might be a narrow 2- lane road lined with houses and farms and their requisite driveways. -- Jim Battista A noble spirit embiggens the smallest man. |
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