On 29-Jan-12 02:52, Roland Perry wrote:
In message , at 00:28:59 on Sun, 29 Jan
2012, Stephen Sprunk remarked:
At least originally, the "free" in "freeway" referred to traffic moving
freely, not the cost.

But presumably the "park" in "parkway" doesn't imply a constant traffic
holdup

No, it implies that the roadway goes through a park-like area, i.e.
there is nice scenery to look at while your car is stuck in traffic.

[One of my favorite USA-isms has always been how y'all park on the
driveway, and drive on the parkway]

A driveway is where you drive to get to the parking area, eg. a parking
lot or garage. Of course, if the parking lot/garage is missing and one
parks at the end of the driveway, its name doesn't change...

S

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