A road is a route that has been [[pavement|paved]] or otherwise improved for travel by foot or vehicle. Possible road surfaces include dirt, gravel, concrete, and asphalt.

Paved roads in [[city|urban]] settings are generally referred to as [[street|streets]]. They may have adjoining [[sidewalk|sidewalks]] for pedestrian use. Narrow lanes too small for vehicular use are called [[alley|alleys]].

Public roads, especially multi-lane arterial roads and major roads between cities, may be called [[highway|highways]].