Definitions
- Referring to a wide road with landscaped areas on either side. - Talking about a scenic route or drive through a park or natural area. - Describing a road that is designed to blend in with the natural surroundings.
- Referring to a wide street with multiple lanes and often lined with trees. - Talking about a major thoroughfare in a city or town. - Describing a road that is designed for both vehicular and pedestrian traffic.
List of Similarities
- 1Both are wide roads designed for vehicular traffic.
- 2Both can be lined with trees or other landscaping features.
- 3Both can be found in urban or suburban areas.
- 4Both can be used for leisurely drives or walks.
- 5Both can be used for commuting or transportation purposes.
What is the difference?
- 1Purpose: Parkways are often designed to blend in with natural surroundings and provide a scenic drive, while boulevards are typically major thoroughfares in urban or suburban areas.
- 2Traffic: Boulevards are often busier and have more lanes than parkways.
- 3Pedestrian access: Boulevards are often designed to accommodate both vehicular and pedestrian traffic, while parkways may not have sidewalks or pedestrian access.
- 4Location: Parkways are often found in natural areas or parks, while boulevards are typically found in urban or suburban areas.
- 5Connotation: Parkways have a more natural and scenic connotation, while boulevards have a more urban and bustling connotation.
Remember this!
Parkway and boulevard are both wide roads designed for vehicular traffic, but they differ in their purpose, traffic, pedestrian access, location, and connotation. Parkways are often found in natural areas or parks and are designed to blend in with the natural surroundings, providing a scenic drive or leisurely walk. Boulevards, on the other hand, are typically major thoroughfares in urban or suburban areas, accommodating both vehicular and pedestrian traffic.
