What is the difference between urban highways and urban roads?

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Dana
07/24/25 3:10am
Urban highways and urban roads differ in the following aspects: 1. Different regulatory authorities: Urban roads: Managed and maintained by urban construction departments, usually located within the city; Highways: Managed and maintained by transportation departments, generally categorized into rural roads, county roads, provincial roads, and national roads. 2. Different coverage ranges: Urban roads can reach all areas of the city, serving urban transportation and pedestrians, and connecting with roads outside the city to handle external traffic; The literal meaning of urban highways is public roads, which can be used by various vehicles such as cars, bicycles, rickshaws, and horse-drawn carriages, as well as pedestrians. Different highways have different restrictions, with distinctions between general highways and automobile-only highways.
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DelAlan
08/10/25 10:46pm
As a driver who spends most of the year navigating city streets, I believe the biggest difference between urban highways and city roads lies in the driving experience. Highways, like urban expressways or main thoroughfares, are designed to be straight, wide, and fast, allowing speeds of over 60 km/h with few traffic lights, making for smooth and fuel-efficient driving. Roads, on the other hand, are smaller streets and alleys—narrow, winding, and slow, with speeds dropping to 20 or 30 km/h, frequently requiring stops for pedestrians, cyclists, and parked cars. From a driving perspective, on highways, I can maintain steady throttle, resulting in lower fuel consumption and less strain on the engine; on roads, constant braking and accelerating wear out tires and brake pads faster, and the car tends to be noisier. Safety-wise, highways see fewer accidents but higher severity due to speed, while roads pose lower risks but demand constant vigilance for pedestrians. For vehicle maintenance, frequent highway driving benefits from slightly higher tire pressure to save fuel, whereas road-heavy driving requires regular brake system checks. It also affects travel plans: choosing highways for morning commutes is faster, but getting stuck at exits during rush hour is frustrating; small roads are convenient for shopping but parking is a headache.
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