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Double placenames prominently feature the placenames of two or more constituents in double-barrelled form rather than invent a new name. This is often out of consideration for local sensitivities, since the smaller entity may resent its takeover, and may demand its symbolic perpetuation within an amalgamated name so as to propagate the impression of a merger between equals.
a circular road intersection (US also traffic circle, UK usu. roundabout; see articles) rotor a rotating part of a mechanical device particularly the rotating wing of a helicopter or similar aircraft [60] [61] in vehicle braking, the metal disc to which the brake pads are applied [61] (UK brake disc or disc) roundabout a merry-go-round
A type of diamond interchange in which the two directions of traffic on the non-freeway road cross to the opposite side on both sides of the bridge at the freeway. DLT. See continuous-flow intersection. Drawbridge. See moveable bridge. Driverless car. See self-driving car. Driver's license or driving licence
a usually large or important municipality governed under a charter granted by the state (however some smaller towns in the US are cities); an element of a standard mailing address (UK "postal town") clerk administrative worker (or salesclerk) store or shop worker (UK: shop assistant) hotel employee at the reservation desk (US & UK: receptionist)
The first stack interchange in the world was the Four Level Interchange (renamed the Bill Keene Memorial Interchange), built in Los Angeles, California, and completed in 1949, at the junction of U.S. Route 101 and State Route 110. [3]
Letters to the editor on a dangerous intersection, plans for an arts center, exposing the abuse of children and weed removal controversies. | Opinion This dangerous Tri-Cities intersection nearly ...
A sign in Oklahoma City, Oklahoma, lists control cities of Wichita, Kansas, and Fort Smith, Arkansas, for Interstate 35 and Interstate 40, respectively.. A control city is a city, locality, or other location posted on a series of traffic signs along a particular stretch of road indicating destinations on that route. [1]
New York, the largest city in the United States, second largest city in North America, and a global economic hub. A major tourist destination, Rio de Janeiro is Brazil's second biggest city by population. Downtown Santiago, the capital and largest city in Chile and fifth-largest in South America.