pedestrian traffic

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pedestrian traffic

Pedestrians cross the street at the crosswalk during busy pedestrian traffic.

Definition
  1. Noun:
    • People coming and going on foot: The movement or flow of people walking, especially in a public area such as a street, sidewalk, or crossing.
Usage
  • As a subject: "Pedestrian traffic" is used to describe the presence, volume, or pattern of walkers in a specific location.
  • As an object: It is often discussed in contexts like urban planning, safety, and retail to assess conditions or impacts.
Examples
  • The city installed a new crosswalk to manage the heavy pedestrian traffic near the school.
  • During the festival, pedestrian traffic on Main Street increases significantly.
  • The store's success is largely due to its location in an area with high pedestrian traffic.
Advanced Usage
  • "to control/direct pedestrian traffic": To manage or guide the flow of people walking.
    • Security personnel were hired to direct pedestrian traffic after the concert.
  • "pedestrian traffic flow/volume": Terms used to describe the rate or amount of people walking.
    • The study analyzed pedestrian traffic volume at different times of day.
Variants and Related Words
  • Foot traffic (n): A near-synonym often used interchangeably, especially in commercial contexts to refer to potential customers walking by.
    • The café relies on foot traffic from the nearby office buildings.
  • Pedestrian (n): A person who is walking.
    • The law requires drivers to yield to pedestrians.
Synonyms
  • Footfall: Often used in British English, particularly in retail to mean the number of people entering a shop.
  • Walker flow: A more technical or descriptive synonym.
Related Phrases
  • Pedestrian crossing (n): A designated place for pedestrians to cross a street.
    • The pedestrian crossing is marked with bright white stripes.
  • Pedestrian zone (n): An area reserved exclusively for walkers.
    • The city center is a pedestrian zone, free from cars.
pedestrian traffic

Pedestrians cross the street at the crosswalk during busy pedestrian traffic.

Noun
  1. people coming and going on foot

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