TRANSPORTATION ENGINEERING

Highway Functional Classification It is the process by which streets and highways are grouped into classes or systems according to the character of services they are intended to provide, i.e. the type of travel associated with the road. The classification of highways is important for: - Design purposes to enable the road designer to relate the structure and design standards to different roads under different classes. - Planning purposes to provide a basic long-term plan where different properties could be assigned to different classes - Administration needs.

TRANSPORTATION ENGINEERING

Transportation is movement or transferring from location to another. It has a main role in moving people and goods to search for food, work, and exploration. In addition it has played a significant role by facilitating trade and social interactions is also has an important role in the growth and development of cities and societies.