crosswalk
noun
cross·walk
ˈkrȯs-ˌwȯk 
: a specially paved or marked path for pedestrians crossing a street or road
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Experts point to the success of interventions like curb extensions, high-visibility crosswalks, protected bike lanes and lowering the citywide speed limit.
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Wes Marshall,
The Conversation,
2 July 2026
The lawsuit said the intersection lacked signage, lighting and other traffic control tools that would have helped a driver see and avoid the teen in the crosswalk.
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Sandra McDonald,
Los Angeles Times,
2 July 2026
Former Kansas City police officer convicted of murder Johnson and Barnett began arguing when Johnson thought Barnett’s car got too close to him in the crosswalk, according to the news release.
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Eleanor Nash,
Kansas City Star,
30 June 2026
For example, Jung said, if a crosswalk signal usually lasts 20 seconds, but SmartBlink predicts one pedestrian will take 34 seconds based on their first few strides, the system would automatically add 14 more seconds to the crossing signal.
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Madeline Mitchell,
USA Today,
25 June 2026
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Wes Marshall,
The Conversation,
2 July 2026
The lawsuit said the intersection lacked signage, lighting and other traffic control tools that would have helped a driver see and avoid the teen in the crosswalk.
—
Sandra McDonald,
Los Angeles Times,
2 July 2026
Former Kansas City police officer convicted of murder Johnson and Barnett began arguing when Johnson thought Barnett’s car got too close to him in the crosswalk, according to the news release.
—
Eleanor Nash,
Kansas City Star,
30 June 2026
For example, Jung said, if a crosswalk signal usually lasts 20 seconds, but SmartBlink predicts one pedestrian will take 34 seconds based on their first few strides, the system would automatically add 14 more seconds to the crossing signal.
—
Madeline Mitchell,
USA Today,
25 June 2026
See All Example Sentences for crosswalk
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“Crosswalk.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/crosswalk. Accessed 7 Jul. 2026.
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crosswalk
noun
cross·walk
ˈkrȯ-ˌswȯk
: a specially paved or marked path for people walking across a street or road
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