Mileage and Travel - Terminology
A - Interstate Highways, including the Kansas Turnpike
B - Routes that serve as the most important statewide and inter-state corridors for travel. The routes serve distinct trip movements since they are widely spaced throughout the State. On major sections of the routes traffic volumes are relatively constant. A significant number of out-of-state vehicles use Class B, and trips are typically very long.
C - Defined as arterials, these routes are closely integrated with Class A and B routes in service to all parts of the State. Major locations that are not on an A or B are connected to them by a C route. Average trip lengths are typically long.
D - These routes provide access to arterials and serve small urban areas not on a higher-class route. These routes are important for inter-county travel.
E - Primarily for local travel, these routes typically carry short trips. Class E routes are used to connect rural residents with other routes or to provide access to small towns in the area.
Corporate - within city limits
Non-Corporate - outside city limits
Arterials - routes supporting high-speed, long-distance travel with few intersections and access points.
Principal Arterial - routes providing a high degree of mobility, long distance travel and limited access
Interstate - Code 1 Freeways designated as Interstate by AASHTO
Freeway - Code 2 divided route with interchanges
Expressway - Code 2 divided route with surface intersections
Other - Code 3 Major inter-regional routes
Minor Arterial -Code 4 routes that augment and interconnect the Principal Arterial system and provide medium distance travel corridors
Collector - route supporting moderate speeds for shorter travel distances with street intersections and some driveway access points.
Major Collector -Code 5 support inter-county or intra-urban trips, with limited driveways and signalized intersections
Minor Collector -Code 6 support intra-county and urban regional trips
Local - Code 7 route for low-speed local travel providing access to homes,farms and businesses.
Rural - places with population less than 5,000.
Urban - places with population 5,000 or greater.
Small Urban - places with population between 5,000 and 50,000
Small Urbanized - places with population between 50,000 and 200,000
Large Urbanized - places with population over 200,000
MAP-21 - Moving Ahead for Progress in the 21st Century. This is the name of the most recent Federal highway bill, passed on July 6, 2012 and taking effect on October 1.
DVMT - Daily Vehicle-Miles of Travel, a measure of road usage representing the number of road users and how far they travel.