Types of Road Systems
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Types of Road Systems

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What is a disadvantage of the radial system of road layout?

Traffic congestions

How is the problem of traffic congestion mitigated in a radial road system?

Implementing one-way streets or avenues

What purpose do circumferential highways serve in a road system?

Connect the radial roads together

Why are secondary roads sometimes laid when radial and circumferential highways are located far apart?

<p>For use of local traffic</p> Signup and view all the answers

How does the rectangular system divide a city?

<p>Into square blocks</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is a potential solution to minimize traffic congestions in a radial road system?

<p>Providing one-way streets or avenues</p> Signup and view all the answers

In the radial system of road layout, what is the purpose of connecting radial routes with one-way streets or avenues?

<p>To provide alternate routes to bypass the convergence point</p> Signup and view all the answers

Why are circumferential highways laid in a road system?

<p>To prevent through traffic from going through the city center</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is one drawback of locating radial and circumferential highways too far apart in a road system?

<p>Requirement for additional secondary roads</p> Signup and view all the answers

How does the rectangular system differ from the radial and circumferential systems of road layout?

<p>It divides the city into rectangular blocks with streets laid in a specific direction</p> Signup and view all the answers

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