There are a large number of names used for different types of route. There are loose guidelines for which word should be chosen when new roads are created:<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Alley – a narrow roadway, often just for pedestrians or cycles, in a heavily urbanised area<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Approach – a road that leads to an area of interest<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Arcade – a walkway between shops that is typically covered. It could be a thoroughfare (i.e. open at both ends)<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Avenue – usually a straight road lined with trees<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Boardwalk – a pedestrian-only road<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Boulevard – usually a wide road, often lined with trees and with other plantings and shrubs<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Break – originally a firebreak, it’s now a road<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Bypass – an alternative route that avoids congested areas<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Chase – a roadway leading down to a valley<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Circle – generally a road which forms a circle<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Circuit – similar to a loop (see loop below) – it encloses an area<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Close – a cul-de-sac, or dead-end road that is short<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Concourse – similar to a square or a circle; it surrounds an area of interest such as public space or a commercial area<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Court – similar to a close, but often among taller buildings<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Crescent – a road which describes a crescent shape, sometimes with an opening both ends<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Crest – a roadway along the top of a ridge or hill<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Drive – a main road that links two other main roads, usually without many joining roads<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Entrance – a roadway connecting other roads<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Esplanade – a wide, level road, usually on the waterfront<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Firetrail – see break<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Freeway – a multi-lane highway<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Glade – usually a narrower road, often in a valley, where trees shade the road; often leads to a park<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Glen – usually a smaller road which some kind of natural valley or vegetation feature<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Grange – a roadway that leads to a country estate or public open space<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Grove – a road that has a clump of trees at some point; often called by the name of the tree, e.g. Pine Grove<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Highway – a main thoroughfare or route <\/p>\n\n\n\n
Lane – a narrower country road, or a road between buildings, sometimes pedestrian-only<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Loop – a road with two access points to another road<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Mall – a wide walkway with shops either side<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Mews – a small version of a close; typically an accessway for a small number of houses<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Motorway – a legal motorway<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Parade – similar to an esplanade, but not next to the water<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Parkway – a road through parklands<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Passage – a narrow pedestrian-only street<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Place – similar to a close or mews<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Plaza – a road that encloses the four sides of an area forming an open space; similar to a square<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Promenade – similar to an esplanade<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Quay – a road along the water’s edge<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Retreat – a secluded road<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Ridge – see crest<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Rise – a road that changes elevation substantially<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Road – an open road that is primarily for vehicles<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Square – a road that’s formed into a square, or is bounded by a square<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Steps – a route consisting mainly of steps<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Street – a road but with more footpaths and buildings<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Terrace – a road in a hilly area which is flat, or a road with terraced housing, or a road that stands above another feature<\/p>\n\n\n\n
View – a roadway which has a wide or panoramic view across the surrounding areas<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Vista – similar to a view (the word is Spanish\/Italian for ‘view’)<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Walk – a pedestrian-only route<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Way – usually a short road, sometimes with an exit at either end<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Wharf – a road on a wharf or pier<\/p>\n\n\n\n
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As many towns and cities have developed substantially since these roads were originally named, they may no longer resemble the original intent of the name.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"
There are a large number of names used for different types of route. There are loose guidelines for which word should be chosen when new roads are created: Alley – a narrow roadway, often just for pedestrians or cycles, in…<\/span><\/p>\n