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Key:highway

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Tag	Element	Description	Photo	Render Example	Information
highway=residential		roads accessing or around residential areas but which are not a classified or unclassified highway.			Wikipedia Google Definition OSMwiki
highway=unclassified		Road without classification.			Wikipedia Google Definition OSMwiki
highway=secondary		Administrative classification in the UK, generally linking smaller towns and villages			Wikipedia Google Definition OSMwiki
highway=track		unpaved/unsealed roads for agricultural use; gravel roads in the forest etc.			Wikipedia Google Definition OSMwiki
highway=primary		Administrative classification in the UK, generally linking larger towns.			Wikipedia Google Definition OSMwiki
highway=tertiary		A "C" road in the UK. Generally for use on roads wider than 4 metres (13') in width, and for faster/wider minor roads that aren't A or B roads.			Wikipedia Google Definition OSMwiki
highway=service		Generally for access to a building, motorway service station, beach, campsite, industrial estate, business park, etc.			Wikipedia Google Definition OSMwiki
highway=motorway		Motorways are high capacity highways designed to safely carry fast motor traffic.			Wikipedia Google Definition OSMwiki
highway=footway		For designated footpaths, i.e. mainly/exclusively for pedestrians.			Wikipedia Google Definition OSMwiki
highway=traffic_signals		A traffic signal for regulating circulation			Wikipedia Google Definition OSMwiki
highway=motorway_link		The link roads (sliproads / ramps) leading to and from a motorway.			Wikipedia Google Definition OSMwiki
highway=trunk		Important roads that aren't motorways. Typically maintained by central, not local government.			Wikipedia Google Definition OSMwiki
highway=pedestrian		For Roads , i.e. mainly / exclusively for pedestrians (Shopping Areas).			Wikipedia Google Definition OSMwiki
highway=unsurfaced		No administrative classification. Unsurfaced roads typically have the same status as an unclassified road. It is still part of the public highway (unlike a track) but has not got a metalled topping/surface.			Wikipedia Google Definition OSMwiki
highway=trunk_link		The link roads (sliproads / ramps) leading to and from a trunk road. ..			Wikipedia Google Definition OSMwiki
highway=bus_stop		A bus stop is a place where public buses stop.			Wikipedia Google Definition OSMwiki
highway=motorway_junction		Indicates a junction (UK) or exit (US) ref should be set to the exit number or junction identifier.			Wikipedia Google Definition OSMwiki
highway=mini_roundabout		Mini-roundabouts exist at smaller intersections to avoid the use of signals, stop signs or the necessity to yield in favour of one road of traffic			Wikipedia Google Definition OSMwiki
highway=steps		For flights of steps on footways.			Wikipedia Google Definition OSMwiki
highway=cycleway		For designated cycleways, i.e. mainly/exclusively for bicycles.			Wikipedia Google Definition OSMwiki
highway=primary_link		The link roads (sliproads / ramps) leading to and from a primary road.			Wikipedia Google Definition OSMwiki
highway=stop		A stop sign			Wikipedia Google Definition OSMwiki
highway=turning_circle		A Turning circle is a rounded, widened area usually, but not necessarily, at the end of a road to facilitate easier turning of a vehicle.			Wikipedia Google Definition OSMwiki
highway=gate		A gate			Wikipedia Google Definition OSMwiki

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