crosswalk
noun
cross·walk
ˈkrȯs-ˌwȯk 
: a specially paved or marked path for pedestrians crossing a street or road
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One design concept proposed includes new crosswalks and signage alerting vehicles of pedestrians and cyclists at River Road and East Witherspoon Street.
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Leo Bertucci, Louisville Courier Journal, 21 Nov. 2025
But even as kids stepped into the crosswalks, drivers slowly cruised past them, not exactly following the state law that requires them to yield to pedestrians.
—Erika Stanish, CBS News, 18 Nov. 2025
Lubbock’s crosswalk was first installed in 2020 and is near the Buddy Holly Center, a downtown museum with exhibits honoring Lubbock’s most famous native son.
—Orianna Rosa Royle, Fortune, 15 Nov. 2025
Drew waited for the light to turn and carefully crossed in the crosswalk, ceding most of the public space to drivers.
—Ariane Lange, Sacbee.com, 13 Nov. 2025
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Leo Bertucci, Louisville Courier Journal, 21 Nov. 2025
But even as kids stepped into the crosswalks, drivers slowly cruised past them, not exactly following the state law that requires them to yield to pedestrians.
—Erika Stanish, CBS News, 18 Nov. 2025
Lubbock’s crosswalk was first installed in 2020 and is near the Buddy Holly Center, a downtown museum with exhibits honoring Lubbock’s most famous native son.
—Orianna Rosa Royle, Fortune, 15 Nov. 2025
Drew waited for the light to turn and carefully crossed in the crosswalk, ceding most of the public space to drivers.
—Ariane Lange, Sacbee.com, 13 Nov. 2025
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“Crosswalk.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/crosswalk. Accessed 24 Nov. 2025.
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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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