Street Type May 2026

A short street that ends in a cul-de-sac or loop.

A general term for a path connecting two points, often less urban than a "street". Street Type

A long, winding road often shaped by its natural surroundings, such as hills or lakes. A short street that ends in a cul-de-sac or loop

While often used interchangeably in casual conversation, different street types have specific traditional definitions: in some cities like New York

Traditionally a public road with buildings on both sides; in some cities like New York, they often run on a specific orientation (e.g., East-West).

Typically a public way that also has buildings on both sides, often running perpendicular to "streets" in grid-based cities.