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Welcome to the collection of images and information about intersections — crucial elements of transportation infrastructure and urban environment! If you are looking for a detailed description and various examples of intersections, you are on the right track.

An intersection is a place where two or more roads, streets, or pathways cross, creating a point with intense movement of vehicles, pedestrians, and other traffic participants. Such points can vary widely in scale, from small rural roads to complex multi-level interchanges in large cities.

Intersections are characterized by various design shapes: rectangular (cross-shaped), T-shaped, X-shaped, circular (roundabouts), and multi-sided. They can allow movement in several directions simultaneously, combining roadways, pedestrian crossings, bicycle lanes, and bus stops.

The surroundings of intersections are diverse: in cities, these places are often accompanied by sidewalks, traffic lights, road signs, pedestrian islands, and landscaping elements, whereas rural intersections may only have priority signs or traffic officers. Nearby intersections, there may be residential buildings, commercial establishments, parks, and sometimes transportation terminals.

Besides design features, intersections vary by traffic control type: uncontrolled, traffic light controlled, roundabout, or with priority routes. Traffic intensity at intersections can change seasonally — for example, increasing during peak hours or tourist seasons.

Using images and information about intersections, you can explore the characteristics of street structures, the relationship of traffic flows, and the role of these objects in ensuring connectivity and road safety.

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Facades of modern and historic buildings at an intersection in Paris
Modern and Historic Buildings in Paris