What is the difference between urban highways and urban roads?
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Urban highways and urban roads differ in the following aspects: Different regulatory authorities: Urban roads: Managed and maintained by urban construction departments, generally located within cities; Highways: Managed and maintained by transportation departments, usually categorized into rural roads, county roads, provincial roads, and national highways. Different coverage ranges: Urban roads provide access to all areas of the city, serving urban transportation and pedestrians, and connecting with external roads to handle intercity 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 general highways and automobile-only highways being the main distinctions.