concurrency
1 of 1noun/kənˈkɜrənsi/
Forms:concurrencies
1
acting together, as agents or circumstances or events
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2
agreement of results or opinions
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3
the situation where multiple roads or routes run parallel or alongside each other
Concurrency refers to the situation where two or more highways or roads share the same stretch of road for a period. This means that multiple routes or highways run together, using the same lanes for a section of their journey, before separating again. Concurrency is often used to help improve traffic flow and simplify road networks, especially when different routes or directions are needed in an area.
- In urban areas, roads with high concurrency often experience heavy traffic during rush hours.
- The city planners decided to widen the road to accommodate the increasing concurrency of vehicles.
- Drivers are advised to stay alert and cautious when navigating intersections with heavy concurrency.
- Road safety measures include clear signage and markings to manage concurrency and prevent accidents.
- The highway system was designed with several points of concurrency to efficiently connect major cities in the region.