Transportation Planning Terminology

4 words in this vocabulary list

noun a path for pedestrians alongside a road or street, typically paved or made of concrete

  • She walked along the sidewalk, taking in the sights of the city.
  • Let's take a stroll on the sidewalk and grab some ice cream.
  • I saw him chilling on the sidewalk with his crew.
  • The path to success is like a sidewalk - sometimes smooth, sometimes bumpy.

noun a person who lives in a suburb

adjective relating to or characteristic of a suburb

  • The suburban neighborhood was known for its well-maintained lawns and tree-lined streets.
  • I grew up in a suburban area with lots of families and kids playing outside.
  • Let's head to the suburban mall for some shopping and food.
  • Her mind was like a suburban maze, full of winding thoughts and hidden corners.

ATL

noun ATL is an abbreviation for Atlanta, a city in the state of Georgia.

adjective ATL can also be used as an adjective to describe something related to Atlanta.

  • The Atlanta airport, also known as Hartsfield-Jackson Atlanta International Airport, is commonly referred to as ATL.
  • Let's catch a flight out of ATL for our vacation.
  • I love flying in and out of ATL - it's so convenient.
  • ATL is like a gateway to the rest of the world, connecting people from all over.

noun the quality or characteristic of being easily walkable or conducive to walking

  • The city planners are focusing on improving the walkability of the downtown area.
  • I love living in a neighborhood with great walkability - I can walk to all my favorite spots!
  • This neighborhood has such good walkability, you can easily stroll to all the cool places.
  • In terms of career advancement, having strong connections in the industry can greatly increase your walkability in the job market.