2007-03-11 19:46:36 · 5 answers · asked by Anonymous in Cars & Transportation ➔ Commuting
uhhhh......we park in a driveway and we drive on a parkway.
I have no idea!!!!
2007-03-11 20:02:20 · answer #1 · answered by Curious George 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
According to Bill Bryson the first parkway went through a park. It was a short length of good road that you could drive along and admire the trees, shrubs and gardens on the side. The name stuck for some reason. BTW, I don't usually park on my driveway. I park in the garage!
2007-03-12 04:21:31 · answer #2 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
I can help with half of your question.
In the early years of driving cars were used for family excursions, such as going on picnics, etc. Early roadways were designed with a park-like setting dividing the lanes of traffic. (giving way to the term Parkway) This was done to make driving more enjoyable and allowed the driver and their families to pull over almost anywhere and enjoy a picnic. It was a simpler time back then.
2007-03-12 15:35:48 · answer #3 · answered by radar 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
George Carlin has wondered about this and other "imponderables" in his routines. Why do they call them apartments when they are all together?
2007-03-12 16:51:18 · answer #4 · answered by Gordon B 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
hmmm. thats' the same as why do we put cargo on a ship and shipment on a truck . . shouldn't it be the other way around ! :)
2007-03-12 09:49:08 · answer #5 · answered by citi_zen_51 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋