What's the Difference Between Avenues, Roads, and Boulevards?

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What's the Difference Between Avenues, Roads, and Boulevards?

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Jan 23, 2020

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Yes, there is a difference! Roadways in the United States are given designations based on what lines them and how they connect. Learn the differences between these and other passages in today's episode of BrainStuff.
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What's the Difference Between Avenues, Roads, and Boulevards?

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