Mobility
NCDOT Functional Classification Functional classifications are defined by the Federal Highway Administration (FHWA) and used by policy makers, planners, engineers, and citizens to designate the characteristics and purposes of the roadways in a system. The functional classification system categorizes streets along a general hierarchy that is used to identify each roadway’s importance to the overall transportation system for planning purposes.
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