stroad
(urbanism, pejorative, chiefly, US, and, Canada) A combination of a street and a road that is too wide and fast to be friendly to pedestrians while having too many intersections and driveways to move
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(urbanism, pejorative, chiefly, US, and, Canada) A combination of a street and a road that is too wide and fast to be friendly to pedestrians while having too many intersections and driveways to move cars efficiently.
“And probably on the side of a six lane stroad to boot. Complete mystery why no one would use it.”
Whether or not it includes light rail, Graham appears to agree with the mayors that Parramatta Road’s future should involve turning it from a “stroad” – a confused mix between road and street design for cars with big shop fronts, common …
“And probably on the side of a six lane stroad to boot. Complete mystery why no one would use it.”
— Bluesky· May 2026
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A road as above, but including the sidewalks (pavements) and buildings.
- road64%
A way used for travelling between places, originally one wide enough to allow foot passengers and horses to travel, now (US) usually one surfaced with asphalt or concrete and designed to accommodate many vehicles travelling in both directions. In the UK both senses are heard: a country road is the same as a country lane.