thoroughfare

A thoroughfare is a primary passage or way of transport, whether by road on dry land or, by extension, via watercraft or aircraft. Originally, the word referred to a main road or open street which was frequented thoroughly.

==Different terms== Roads, route or way on land between two places that has been paved or otherwise improved for travel Boardwalk Boulevard, particularly in North American usage Bridle path, for equestrian use Canopy walkway Cycleway, for use by cyclists Footpath, for use only by pedestrians Foreshoreway, a greenway along the edge of the sea, open to both walkers and cyclists Greenway, a wilderness area intended for "passive use" Highway, depending on jurisdiction, anything from a path (England) to a road restricted to fast motor vehicles Hiking trail, trails (footpaths), in the countryside Long-distance trail, recreational trail of exceptional length (between 50 km and 1,000 km or more) mainly through rural areas used for hiking, backpacking, cycling, horse riding or cross-country skiing Parkway, a landscaped thoroughfare Pend Running course, a footway used by runners Sidewalk, a path for people to walk along the side of a road