unidirectional route
[/ˌjuːnɪdɪˈrekʃənəl ruːt/]
nounpl: unidirectional routes
via de mão única
1. A street, road, or pathway where traffic is permitted to flow in only one direction
The city installed unidirectional routes in the downtown area to improve traffic flow.
A cidade instalou vias de mão única na área do centro para melhorar o fluxo de trânsito.
2. In telecommunications or networking, a communication channel that transmits data in a single direction only
The satellite uses a unidirectional route for broadcasting signals to receivers.
O satélite utiliza uma via unidirecional para transmitir sinais aos receptores.
3. A predetermined path or course that allows movement or progress in only one direction
Once you enter the theme park, the unidirectional route guides you through all attractions.
Uma vez dentro do parque temático, a via unidirecional o guia por todas as atrações.
In Brazil, unidirectional routes are common in major urban centers like São Paulo and Rio de Janeiro as part of modern traffic management systems. In the USA, especially in NYC, one-way streets are ubiquitous in grid-pattern cities. The concept is essential to urban traffic control in both countries, and violations (wrong-way driving) carry significant traffic fines and safety risks.
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