pedestrian-friendly
Safe for strollers
Pedestrian-friendly describes places designed with walkers in mind—wide sidewalks, crosswalks, traffic calming, and amenities that make walking safe and pleasant.
A pedestrian-friendly neighborhood has shops within walking distance.
Pedestrian-friendly streets prioritize people over cars.
The term appears frequently in urban planning discussions: The city is making downtown more pedestrian-friendly.
Paved pedestrian pathway
- crosswalkMarked street-crossing zone
- curb cutSloped sidewalk-to-street transition
- bike laneRoad section for cyclists
- traffic calmingMeasures slowing vehicle speeds
speed bump · bollard · streetscape · pavement · zebra crossing · shared space · ramp · handrail
Foot-travel suitability rating
- mixed-useCombining different functions
- transit-orientedPrioritizing mass transportation access
- livableFit for residence
- car-freeProhibiting motor vehicles
neighborhood · zoning · density · accessibility · connectivity · urban design · setback · street grid
Fit for leisurely walking
- invitingAttractively appealing
- safeFree from peril
- pleasantGiving enjoyment or comfort
- shadedBlocked from light
tree-lined · scenic · vibrant · lively · accessible · comfortable · leisurely · navigable
sidewalk
Paved pedestrian pathway
- crosswalkMarked street-crossing zone
- curb cutSloped sidewalk-to-street transition
- bike laneRoad section for cyclists
traffic calming · speed bump · bollard · streetscape · pavement · zebra crossing · shared space · ramp · handrail · street furniture
walkability
Foot-travel suitability rating
- mixed-useCombining different functions
- transit-orientedPrioritizing mass transportation access
- livableFit for residence
car-free · neighborhood · zoning · density · accessibility · connectivity · urban design · setback · street grid · public space
strollable
Fit for leisurely walking
shaded · tree-lined · scenic · vibrant · lively · accessible · comfortable · leisurely · navigable · welcoming
pedestrian-friendlyunwalkable
Cannot be traveled on foot
inaccessible · hazardous · inhospitable · congested · chaotic
friend, friendly, friendship, pedestrian, pedestrians, pedestrianize, pedestrianized, pedestrianizing