The phrase "major thoroughfare" refers to a main road or street that is heavily traveled and serves as a primary route for transportation. Full definition
He will work to improve health in his district through the transformation of major thoroughfares, like the Grand Concourse and East Tremont Avenue, into complete streets with room for transit users, cyclists, and pedestrians. (streetspac.org)
The Priestley site on Leonidas would symbolize social change, many said — traditionally, white schools in New Orleans were built on major thoroughfares like Leonidas, while black schools were tucked behind them in the neighborhood, like Johnson. (uptownmessenger.com)
On the downside, it can take a while to get a fix on the GPS satellites, particularly at start - up, and the display of street names is seemingly random, with major thoroughfares not named while smaller streets are. (cnet.com)