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rua de trânsito livre

[ˈʁu.ɐ dʒi ˈtɾɐ̃.zi.tu ˈli.vɾi]
nounfemininepl: ruas de trânsito livre
open traffic street; free passage street; through street
1. A street where traffic flows freely without restrictions, tolls, or access limitations; a public thoroughfare open to all vehicles
The main avenue is a free transit street connecting the downtown area to the suburbs.
A avenida principal é uma rua de trânsito livre conectando o centro à periferia.
2. In contrast to toll roads or restricted access routes, a street available for unrestricted public use
Unlike the highway, this rua de trânsito livre doesn't require any payment.
Diferentemente da rodovia, esta rua de trânsito livre não exige pagamento.
NYC Slang
through street; public thoroughfare
Synonyms
rua abertavia livrerua públicavia públicarua sem restrição
Antonyms
rua de acesso restritovia com pedágiorua fechadavia privada

Regional Variations

General Brazilian
rua de trânsito livre
Standard usage in traffic and urban planning contexts
São Paulo
rua de trânsito livre / via livre
Common in traffic reports and urban development discussions
Rio de Janeiro
rua de trânsito livre / rua aberta
Both terms used interchangeably in local traffic context
Portugal
rua de livre circulação / via aberta
Slightly different phrasing in European Portuguese

Related Idioms & Phrases

manter a rua de trânsito livre (to keep the street open to traffic)
garantir o trânsito livre (to ensure free passage)
liberar o trânsito (to open up traffic flow)
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