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milepost

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Milestone is a Chinese word, Pinyin is l ǐ ch é NGB ē I, which generally means a fixed sign with numbers carved on the side of the road, usually set up every other section of the road to show its location and distance from a specific destination. Another meaning of milestone refers to a major landmark event, or a typical event of a specific significance, or a major event of pioneering significance, or a recognized event of great academic and theoretical significance.

In the past, the milestone was a stone tablet, but now it is mostly metal plate. There may be milestones on roads, mountain roads and railways. The number on the milestone indicates how far it is from the start or end point. The concept of milestone is used in modern project management, and the project progress is measured by the stage specific deliverable.

brief introduction

A milestone is usually a fixed sign with a number engraved on the side of a road. It is usually set up every other section of the road to show its location and distance from a specific destination. In the past, the milestone was a stone tablet, but now it is mostly metal plate. There may be milestones on roads, mountain roads and railways. The number on the milestone indicates how far it is from the start or end point. The concept of milestone is used in modern project management, and the project progress is measured by the stage specific deliverable. Another meaning of milestone refers to a major landmark event, or a typical event of a specific significance, or a major event of pioneering significance, or a recognized event of great academic and theoretical significance.

Highway origin

Highway origin, also known as road yuanbiao and zero kilometer point, is the marker of the starting point of highway, which is usually used to mark the starting point of highway system in a country or region. The origin of highways in the world is usually the meeting point of multiple highway systems in the capital, but it does not necessarily include expressways.

Road traffic signs

Road traffic signs are signs set up in most countries to warn, prohibit, restrict and instruct road users. International road traffic signs originated in Europe try to break the barriers caused by different languages. The annex to the Convention on road signs and signals of November 8, 1968 before the amendment divides road traffic signs into seven categories: 1. Danger warning signs (except those located near intersections or level crossings); 2. Signs for controlling the priority right of way at intersections, danger warning signs on approaches to intersections and signs for controlling the priority right of way at narrow sections; 3. Signs for level crossings ; 4. Right of way, temporary parking and other prohibited signs other than parking signs; 5. Indication signs other than parking signs; 6. Temporary parking and parking signs; 7. Additional signs. different countries classify road traffic signs in different ways.

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