Transportation Engineering Terminology

noun a road or way for traveling from one place to another, typically including a paved surface for vehicles

• The construction crew worked diligently to repair the damaged roadway.
• Watch out for potholes on the roadway ahead.
• Let's hit the open roadway and see where it takes us.
• Navigating the challenges of life is like driving on a winding roadway.

noun A lane on a highway or freeway that allows vehicles to accelerate before merging into the main flow of traffic.

• Drivers should use the acceleration lane to safely merge onto the highway.
• Make sure to speed up in the acceleration lane so you can merge smoothly.
• Hit the gas in the acceleration lane to get on the highway faster.
• Think of the acceleration lane as your runway to merge onto the highway with speed and confidence.