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A '''milestone''' is one of a [[series]] of numbered markers placed along a road or boundary at [[intervals]] of one mile or occasionally, parts of a mile. They are typically located at the side of the road or in a median. They are alternatively known as mile markers, mileposts or mile posts (sometimes abbreviated MPs). Mileage is the distance along the road from a fixed commencement point. | A '''milestone''' is one of a [[series]] of numbered markers placed along a road or boundary at [[intervals]] of one mile or occasionally, parts of a mile. They are typically located at the side of the road or in a median. They are alternatively known as mile markers, mileposts or mile posts (sometimes abbreviated MPs). Mileage is the distance along the road from a fixed commencement point. | ||
<center>For lessons on the [[topic]] of '''''Milestones''''', follow [https://nordan.daynal.org/wiki/index.php?title=Category:Milestones '''''this link'''''].</center> | <center>For lessons on the [[topic]] of '''''Milestones''''', follow [https://nordan.daynal.org/wiki/index.php?title=Category:Milestones '''''this link'''''].</center> | ||
| − | Milestones are constructed to provide [ | + | Milestones are constructed to provide [https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Linear_referencing reference points] along the road. This can be used to [[reassure]] travellers that the proper [[path]] is being followed, and to indicate either distance travelled or the remaining distance to a destination. Such [[references]] are also used to by [[maintenance]] engineers and [[emergency]] services to direct them to specific points where their [[presence]] is required. This term is sometimes used to denote a location on a road even if no [[physical]] sign is present. This is useful for [[accident]] reporting and other [[record]] keeping (e.g., "an accident occurred at the 13 mile mark" even if the road is only marked with a stone once every 10 miles). |
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Latest revision as of 01:34, 13 December 2020
Definitions
- 1: a stone serving as a milepost
- 2: a significant point in development
Description
A milestone is one of a series of numbered markers placed along a road or boundary at intervals of one mile or occasionally, parts of a mile. They are typically located at the side of the road or in a median. They are alternatively known as mile markers, mileposts or mile posts (sometimes abbreviated MPs). Mileage is the distance along the road from a fixed commencement point.
Milestones are constructed to provide reference points along the road. This can be used to reassure travellers that the proper path is being followed, and to indicate either distance travelled or the remaining distance to a destination. Such references are also used to by maintenance engineers and emergency services to direct them to specific points where their presence is required. This term is sometimes used to denote a location on a road even if no physical sign is present. This is useful for accident reporting and other record keeping (e.g., "an accident occurred at the 13 mile mark" even if the road is only marked with a stone once every 10 miles).
