👉 In the context of geography and urban planning, a beltway is a large stretch of land or highway that extends from one major city to another in a densely populated area. Beltways are often used as a symbol of regional development and economic growth, particularly in metropolitan areas where there is a high concentration of population. The term "beltway" was first coined by economist Richard Thaler in the 1960s to describe the idea that cities should be spread out and not concentrated together.
