safety isle
Definition
Noun: A safety isle is a raised or curbed section in a roadway, typically found in the middle of a street, that is physically separated from vehicle traffic. Its primary purpose is to provide a protected area for pedestrians, such as a place to wait safely while crossing a multi-lane road.
Usage
The term is used to describe a specific traffic safety feature in urban planning and road design. * Pedestrians should use the safety isle when crossing the busy avenue. * The city installed a new safety isle to reduce accidents at the intersection.
Advanced Usage
- The concept is often discussed in the context of traffic calming measures and pedestrian safety infrastructure.
- In formal engineering or planning documents, it may be part of a pedestrian refuge island system.
Variants and Related Words
- Safety Island: A more common variant spelling.
- Traffic Island: A broader term that includes safety isles as well as islands that divide traffic lanes for vehicles.
- Pedestrian Refuge (Island): A more descriptive term with the same core meaning.
- Median (Strip): Often used synonymously, though a median can be much wider and may not always be designed primarily as a pedestrian refuge.
Synonyms
- Pedestrian island
- Refuge island
- Pedestrian safety zone
Notes on Meaning
- The term specifically implies a zone of safety . It is not merely a marked crosswalk but a physical, raised barrier.
- It is distinct from a sidewalk or curb, as it is located within the roadway itself.
Noun
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a curbed area in a roadway from which traffic is excluded; provides safe area for pedestrians
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