Transportation Planning Jargon

noun a long artificial mound of earth and stone, built to hold back water, for protection or to support a road

• The engineers reinforced the embankment to prevent erosion.
• Let's have a picnic on the embankment by the river.
• I saw some kids skateboarding down the embankment yesterday.
• She felt like she was on the edge of an emotional embankment, ready to break down at any moment.

noun a residential area on the outskirts of a city or town

• The suburb is known for its well-maintained parks and tree-lined streets.
• I love living in the suburb because it's so peaceful and quiet.
• The suburb is where all the cool kids hang out.
• In the grand scheme of things, the suburb represents a sense of security and comfort.