Right of way (ROW) has two related meanings. First, it's the legal right to pass through property owned by another, granted through easements allowing utilities, pedestrians, or vehicles to cross private land. Second, it refers to the publicly owned land corridor along roads, railways, or utilities—the total width from property line to property line, including not just the road surface but also sidewalks, boulevards, and utility space. Municipal ROW encompasses all land dedicated to public transportation purposes. Municipalities regulate use of ROW for utility installations, sidewalk cafes, construction, and other activities. ROW width affects what infrastructure can be accommodated.