referring to numbering systems?
It depends on the local region’s tradition. OR actually uses both terms in different contexts (see Question 7.6.4). The term “the” preceding the route number (e.g. “the 405”) is only common in S. CA ( [url]http://groups.google.com/group/misc.transport.road/browse_frm/thread/a7a6b7d8190d5ade[/url] ) and metro Buffalo within the US (it is common in other English- speaking countries). Discussions on the topic: [url]http://groups.google.com/group/misc.transport.road/browse_frm/thread/63541a08acbb25df[/url] ; [url]http://groups.google.com/group/misc.transport.road/browse_frm/thread/450c1b829e05b5f6[/url] ; [url]http://groups.google.com/group/misc.transport.road/browse_frm/thread/777d51fb2d8bf9a4[/url] Oct 21, 2004 3.15 Spur A branch route whose number often contains the same number as the primary route and ends at a specific point away from the mainline. Jan 28, 2002 3.