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Definition of «crosswalk»

A crosswalk is a designated area at an intersection where pedestrians are permitted to cross the road. It usually consists of painted lines on the pavement, indicating the areas for both beginning and ending the crossing. Crosswalks may also have traffic control devices such as stop signs or lights to help regulate vehicle traffic and ensure that pedestrians can safely reach the other side of the street.

Usage examples

  1. Look both ways before stepping into the crosswalk.
  2. The city has installed new crosswalks at busy intersections to improve pedestrian safety.
  3. When approaching a crosswalk, drivers are required to yield to pedestrians.
  4. The school children always wait for the crossing guard to escort them safely across the crosswalk.
  5. It is important for pedestrians to use designated crosswalks rather than jaywalking.
  6. The crosswalk is marked with bold, white lines to ensure visibility for both drivers and pedestrians.
  7. The traffic light at the crosswalk provides a clear indication of when it is safe to cross the road.
  8. The elderly woman struggled to reach the other side of the street due to a poorly maintained crosswalk.
  9. As part of a community initiative, volunteers were painting murals on the sidewalks near the crosswalks to create a more inviting atmosphere.
  10. Bicycle lanes should be clearly marked and separate from the pedestrian crosswalks to prevent accidents.

Phrases with «crosswalk»

Sentences with «crosswalk»

  • I live in northern Ontario, «Sudbury» and drivers fail to stop for pedestrians in crosswalks as a routine way of driving. (slaw.ca)
  • The crush of tourists — often standing five deep at crosswalks in Times Square, Herald Square and on Fifth Avenue — may be frustrating to... (therealdeal.com)
  • The tri-partite proposals include efforts to educate pedestrians that crossing Route 1 while drunk, while focused on their phones, while outside of crosswalks, against the lights, are deadly behaviors. (maryland-law.com)
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