Transportation Infrastructure Vocabulary

noun a place where people live and work, usually with a local government

• The city council passed a new ordinance to improve public transportation.
• I love exploring the city on weekends with my friends.
• The city is lit on Friday nights, so many things to do!
• In the city of dreams, anything is possible if you work hard enough.

noun a structure that allows pedestrians or vehicles to cross over a road or railway

• The city council approved the construction of a new overcrossing to improve traffic flow.
• We can take a shortcut through the overcrossing to get to the other side of town faster.
• Let's meet up at the overcrossing and hang out for a bit.
• The overcrossing symbolizes progress and connectivity in the urban landscape.

noun a hard surface, usually made of concrete or asphalt, that is used for walking or driving on

• The workers were busy repairing the pavement on the main street.
• Watch out for that crack in the pavement, you might trip.
• Let's take a stroll on the pavement and grab some ice cream.
• Her mind was a pavement of conflicting thoughts, making it hard to focus.

noun a long pipe, typically underground, for conveying oil, gas, etc. over long distances

• The pipeline project is scheduled to be completed by the end of the year.
• They're working on the pipeline project and hope to finish it soon.
• The pipeline job is in full swing and should be done in no time.
• The pipeline of new ideas is constantly flowing in our creative department.

adjective describing a road or surface that is filled with potholes

• The potholed road was in desperate need of repair.
• I swerved to avoid the potholed street on my way to work.
• That potholed alley is a nightmare to drive through.
• Her life felt like a potholed journey, full of unexpected obstacles.

noun the people in general, considered as a whole

adjective of or concerning the people as a whole

• The public is invited to attend the town hall meeting on Tuesday.
• Hey, did you hear about the public event happening next weekend?
• The public is gonna love the new restaurant that just opened.
• The artist's work is so unique, it really speaks to the public in a special way.

noun a railway track switch

verb to move or turn aside or onto another course

• The doctor recommended a shunt to help with the patient's hydrocephalus.
• I heard they had to put in a shunt to drain the excess fluid from his brain.
• The mechanic said he needed to shunt the wires to fix the problem.
• The company decided to shunt the project to focus on more profitable ventures.

noun a sprawling or disorderly mass

verb to spread out in a straggling or disordered fashion

• Urban sprawl is a major concern for city planners as it leads to inefficient land use.
• The city's sprawl has made it difficult to navigate without a car.
• The suburb's sprawl is out of control, dude.
• The sprawl of information on the internet can be overwhelming at times.

noun a public road in a city or town, typically with houses and buildings on one or both sides

• The new office building is located on a busy street in the downtown area.
• Let's meet at the coffee shop down the street.
• I saw that new movie star walking down the street yesterday.
• She was on the street for years before finally finding a stable job.

noun A road or path forming a route between two places.

• The main thoroughfare through the city is always busy with traffic.
• Let's take a shortcut through this alley instead of walking down the main thoroughfare.
• I heard there's a cool new food truck parked on the thoroughfare by the park.
• In order to succeed in business, you must navigate the thoroughfare of competition with skill and determination.

noun a long bridge-like structure, typically a series of arches, carrying a road or railroad across a valley or other low ground

• The railway viaduct was an impressive feat of engineering, spanning over the valley below.
• We drove over the old viaduct on our road trip, it was pretty cool.
• Let's meet up under the viaduct later, it's a good spot to hang out.
• The viaduct of knowledge connects different fields of study, allowing for a broader understanding.

noun A word that represents a person, place, thing, or idea. In this case, 'tunnel talks' could also refer to a specific event or series of conversations held in a tunnel.

• The diplomats engaged in tunnel talks to negotiate a peace agreement between the two warring countries.
• I heard there were some tunnel talks going on to settle the dispute.
• The tunnel talks were a way for them to hash things out behind closed doors.
• Their relationship was like a dark tunnel, but they managed to find light through their tunnel talks.

noun a visual signal to control the flow of vehicles at intersections

adjective describing the type or condition of the signal

• The traffic signal turned red, indicating that it was time for the cars to stop.
• Hey, did you see that traffic signal change to green just in time for us?
• I almost ran the traffic signal because I was in a hurry.
• Her smile was like a traffic signal, brightening up the room.

noun A parking lot is a designated area where vehicles can be parked.

• The parking lot was full, so I had to find a spot on the street.
• I hate trying to find a parking spot in this crowded parking lot.
• Let's meet up at the parking lot before heading to the concert.
• Her mind was a cluttered parking lot of thoughts, making it hard to focus.

noun a group of lockers arranged together in a row or column, typically found in places such as schools, gyms, or train stations

• The students stored their belongings in the locker bank before heading to class.
• I'll meet you by the locker bank after school.
• Let's stash our stuff in the locker bank and grab some lunch.
• The locker bank symbolizes a safe place for students to keep their personal items while at school.

noun a road that allows vehicles to enter or exit a highway or major road

• The access road to the industrial park is well-maintained for easy entry and exit of vehicles.
• Let's take the access road to avoid the traffic on the main highway.
• I'll meet you at the end of the access road, it's a great spot for a smoke break.
• Education is the access road to a better future.