Planning highways involves designing, developing, and implementing road systems that connect different places efficiently. It includes considering factors like traffic flow, safety measures, environmental impact, and urban development.
Related terms
Transportation Infrastructure: The physical structures needed for transportation purposes, such as roads, bridges, tunnels, airports, and ports.
Traffic Engineering: The field focused on managing traffic flow by designing efficient road networks and controlling factors like signals and signs.
Interstate Highway System: A network of high-speed highways connecting major cities in the United States.