Highways
The importance of highways in a city can never be stressed enough. The city of New York too is no exception to this rule, being largely dependent on the various highways which act as nerve centres and connect this bustling metropolis to the other cities of the United States of America.
The highways that the city of New York possesses can be roughly subdivided into two broad categories. These include the state highways of New York as well as the interstate highways which connect the city to the other cities of the USA. If you are planning a trip to the Big Apple and wish to travel around New York City in your own car, a thorough knowledge of these two sets of highways is a definite pre-requisite.
Information on Highways
http://www.nysdot.gov/index
Also known as express ways, the highways in the city of New York are maintained by a government organization, which is also responsible for maintaining the various toll booths which lie on these highways.
Expressway Information
http://www.nycroads.com/roads/expwy_NYC/
The various highways of the city of New York are also quite safe, thanks to the various security measures that have been undertaken by the authorities. So in case you are planning to make a trip to the city of New York after dark, you can be sure of the protection which is offered by the New York City Police Department Highway Patrol or the NYPD HWY as the organization is popularly known as.
Even if you are not travelling in your own car and have taken one of the easy to travel arrangements which are provided by the New York travel deals, these too will involve travelling through the highways of the city of New York. However, this can be a better and more economical option in most cases as the toll fees are in these cases paid by the agency that will be looking after your travel arrangements.
NYPD HWY Information
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/New_York_City_Police_Department_Highway_Patrol
Have fun out there!
