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Rhode Island roads are categorized based on the [http://www.planning.ri.gov/statewideplanning/transportation/reclass.php RIDOT Functional Classification Maps]. See [[{{BasePage2}}/Major roads]] for exceptions to these categorizations.

'''Do not change the type of any Highway/Street-level roads without first consulting your State Manager or Regional Coordinator'''

==== Route Naming ====
In Rhode Island, all numbered state highways should be given the designation "'''RI-##'''", where ## represents the highway number (e.g. "RI-24"). These designations should be given as the primary or alternate name for a given segment based on the following rules:

# If the road is a '''divided highway''', the designation should be the primary name. Any common names for the road should be listed as alternate names.
# If the segment is considered an '''urban road''', the common name should be the primary name, and the route designation should be the alternate name.
# If the segment is part of a '''rural road''', the route designation should be the primary name, while the common name should be listed as the alternate name.

Consult the [http://www.planning.ri.gov/statewideplanning/transportation/reclass.php RIDOT Functional Classification Maps] to determine where roads pass through urban and rural areas.

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