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.~~/%$££## those  called roads  are  for cars.  for ##££$%/~~.
.~~/%$££## bikes  they are called paths, for trains ##££$%/~~.
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.~~/%$££## intersections are placed in tunnels,  or ##££$%/~~.
.~~/%$££##   special tower-like structures called   ##££$%/~~.
.~~/%$££## outposts, which  enfold the roads  where ##££$%/~~.
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.~~/%$££## to   tell   the   drivers   about   what ##££$%/~~.
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