crosswalk
noun
cross·walk
ˈkrȯs-ˌwȯk 
: a specially paved or marked path for pedestrians crossing a street or road
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Within 15 feet of a fire hydrant or 20 feet of a crosswalk is prohibited.
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Marley Malenfant, Austin American Statesman, 30 Jan. 2026
Along with the South Dallas crosswalks, the installations in Dallas include 10 rainbow crosswalks in Oak Lawn and four individualized art crosswalks in Uptown.
—Everton Bailey Jr, Dallas Morning News, 30 Jan. 2026
These crosswalks need to be cleaned.
—Nick Caloway, CBS News, 30 Jan. 2026
Councilwoman Jennifer Fisher, R-5th, said that a crosswalk with a signal at Plaza Drive would enhance pedestrian safety there, particularly when tour buses come in the summer and people attempt to cross Indian Boundary Road.
—Jim Woods, Chicago Tribune, 27 Jan. 2026
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Marley Malenfant, Austin American Statesman, 30 Jan. 2026
Along with the South Dallas crosswalks, the installations in Dallas include 10 rainbow crosswalks in Oak Lawn and four individualized art crosswalks in Uptown.
—Everton Bailey Jr, Dallas Morning News, 30 Jan. 2026
These crosswalks need to be cleaned.
—Nick Caloway, CBS News, 30 Jan. 2026
Councilwoman Jennifer Fisher, R-5th, said that a crosswalk with a signal at Plaza Drive would enhance pedestrian safety there, particularly when tour buses come in the summer and people attempt to cross Indian Boundary Road.
—Jim Woods, Chicago Tribune, 27 Jan. 2026
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“Crosswalk.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/crosswalk. Accessed 6 Feb. 2026.
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crosswalk
noun
cross·walk
ˈkrȯ-ˌswȯk
: a specially paved or marked path for people walking across a street or road
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