pedestrian bridge
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Definition
Noun: A structure built to allow people to cross over an obstacle such as a road, railway, waterway, or other barrier, specifically designed for foot traffic rather than vehicles.
Usage
The term "pedestrian bridge" is used to describe the physical infrastructure. It specifies the bridge's primary and intended users. * Use it to identify the type of structure: "Take the pedestrian bridge to cross the highway safely." * Use it to discuss planning or construction: "The city council approved funding for a new pedestrian bridge over the river."
Examples
- The pedestrian bridge connecting the two campuses is covered to protect students from the rain.
- For your safety, please use the pedestrian bridge instead of trying to cross the busy intersection.
- The old railway pedestrian bridge has been repainted and is now a local landmark.
Advanced Usage
- "Elevated pedestrian bridge": Specifies a bridge that is high above the ground, often used in dense urban areas.
- In urban planning contexts, a pedestrian bridge is a key element of non-motorized transport infrastructure or active transportation networks.
Variants and Related Words
- Footbridge: A direct synonym, often used interchangeably with "pedestrian bridge," though it may sometimes imply a simpler or smaller structure.
- Overpass: A broader term for a bridge that carries a road or pathway over another feature; a "pedestrian overpass" is a type of pedestrian bridge over a road or railway.
- Skyway or Skybridge: Typically refers to an enclosed pedestrian bridge, often between buildings in a city center or hospital complex.
Synonyms
- Footbridge
- Footpath bridge
- Walkway (when referring to the bridge structure itself)
Related Phrases
- Pedestrian crossing: A general term for any designated place for pedestrians to cross a road, which can be at ground level (e.g., a crosswalk) or a grade-separated crossing (e.g., a pedestrian bridge or underpass).
- Grade-separated crossing: A technical term for crossings like pedestrian bridges or underpasses that separate pedestrian and vehicle traffic onto different levels.
Noun
- a bridge designed for pedestrians