pedestrian crossing
Plural
pedestrian crossings
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a designated area on a road where pedestrians have the right of way to cross the street safely
A pedestrian crossing is a marked area on a road or street where people are allowed to cross safely. It is typically located at intersections or other high-traffic areas and is often indicated by signs, painted lines, or lights to make it clear to drivers where pedestrians may cross. Pedestrian crossings help ensure the safety of people walking across the street by giving them a designated place to cross, and in some cases, traffic signals may control when it is safe for pedestrians to move and when vehicles should stop.
- Drivers must stop at the pedestrian crossing when people are waiting to cross.
- He waited patiently at the pedestrian crossing for the signal to change.
- The traffic light at the pedestrian crossing turned red for cars.
- The pedestrian crossing was painted with bright white lines for visibility.
- She looked both ways before stepping onto the pedestrian crossing.
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