pedestrian paths

Footways for walkers

Pedestrian paths are routes designed for people traveling on foot, separate from roads used by vehicles.

The term appears in urban planning, park design, and traffic management: The city added pedestrian paths connecting the neighborhood to the transit station.

Also called walkways, footpaths, or sidewalks depending on context.

Related

bike lane · footpath · footbridge · braille signage · crossing signals · curb cut · promenade · auditory signals · walkway · bollards · crosswalk · alley · greenway · nature walk · sidewalk · pavement · lighting fixtures · trail

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Opposites
mode of transportation

pedestrian pathshighways

Major intercity roads

motorways · expressways · freeways · roadways · autobahns

speed and flow characteristics

pedestrian pathsexpressways

High-speed limited-access roads

arterial roads · fast lanes · autobahns · speedways · superhighways

urban design philosophy

pedestrian pathsparking lots

Paved areas for vehicles

drive-throughs · car parks

Family

path, pedestrian

Familiarity
Top 50,000
Profile
Known to kids · Used worldwide · Timeless · Concrete · Everyday, not technical · Rated G