pedestrian crossing
noun
formal
: a marked path where people can safely walk across a street or road
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One side of the pedestrian crossing will remain available during the work’s duration, Pierce said.
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Gloria Casas, Chicago Tribune, 29 May 2026
The department spokesperson said there are plans to install a pedestrian crossing light for those visiting the arch.
—Claire Carter, The Washington Examiner, 27 May 2026
The city also plans to add paint and posts at the northeast and southwest corners of the intersection to narrow the roadway, reduce pedestrian crossing distances and slow right turns.
—Jasmine Arenas, CBS News, 20 May 2026
There also will be new traffic signals at Ann Morrison Park Boulevard and Shoreline Drive along Americana, and a new rectangular rapid flashing beacon at the entrance to the firefighter memorial entrance for pedestrian crossing along Shoreline.
—Shannon Tyler, Idaho Statesman, 16 Apr. 2026
The Stillwater Planning Commission unanimously recommended approval of the project in February after adding a requirement that the developer fund a pedestrian crossing of 80th Street North.
—Mary Divine, Twin Cities, 12 Apr. 2026
Much of the Vision Zero budget goes toward road safety improvements such as pedestrian crossing beacons and flashing stop signs.
—Charlotte Observer, 6 Apr. 2026
When the bridge reopens, there will be railings to separate motorists and pedestrians and an improved pedestrian crossing heading east to make the trail safer.
—Alysa Guffey, IndyStar, 1 Apr. 2026
The district is also implementing additional changes to the start times of Templeton Middle School and the high school to improve the flow of traffic and pedestrian crossing in the school lots.
—Alec Johnson, jsonline.com, 5 Mar. 2026
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Gloria Casas, Chicago Tribune, 29 May 2026
The department spokesperson said there are plans to install a pedestrian crossing light for those visiting the arch.
—Claire Carter, The Washington Examiner, 27 May 2026
The city also plans to add paint and posts at the northeast and southwest corners of the intersection to narrow the roadway, reduce pedestrian crossing distances and slow right turns.
—Jasmine Arenas, CBS News, 20 May 2026
There also will be new traffic signals at Ann Morrison Park Boulevard and Shoreline Drive along Americana, and a new rectangular rapid flashing beacon at the entrance to the firefighter memorial entrance for pedestrian crossing along Shoreline.
—Shannon Tyler, Idaho Statesman, 16 Apr. 2026
The Stillwater Planning Commission unanimously recommended approval of the project in February after adding a requirement that the developer fund a pedestrian crossing of 80th Street North.
—Mary Divine, Twin Cities, 12 Apr. 2026
Much of the Vision Zero budget goes toward road safety improvements such as pedestrian crossing beacons and flashing stop signs.
—Charlotte Observer, 6 Apr. 2026
When the bridge reopens, there will be railings to separate motorists and pedestrians and an improved pedestrian crossing heading east to make the trail safer.
—Alysa Guffey, IndyStar, 1 Apr. 2026
The district is also implementing additional changes to the start times of Templeton Middle School and the high school to improve the flow of traffic and pedestrian crossing in the school lots.
—Alec Johnson, jsonline.com, 5 Mar. 2026
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“Pedestrian crossing.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/pedestrian%20crossing. Accessed 6 Jun. 2026.
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