foot traffic

noun

: people walking : pedestrian activity
an area that gets a lot of foot traffic

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Community members and city leaders say the combination of narrow streets, heavy foot traffic and frequent parking maneuvers can create dangerous conditions. Kenny Choi, CBS News, 31 Mar. 2026 Other nearby businesses, Thaemert said, including a nearby car dealership, are seeing a decline in foot traffic. Terry Collins, USA Today, 28 Mar. 2026 Bretón asked about the potential consequences of state workers unionizing to secure 100% telework in downtown, including the loss of property tax revenue and foot traffic. Kat Tran, Sacbee.com, 27 Mar. 2026 Costco is taking a new step in an ancillary business that has traditionally been a way to drive in-store foot traffic to on-site warehouses and foster membership loyalty — cheap gasoline. Paulina Likos, CNBC, 26 Mar. 2026 See All Example Sentences for foot traffic

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“Foot traffic.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/foot%20traffic. Accessed 3 Apr. 2026.

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