How to Use pedestrian crossing in a Sentence

pedestrian crossing

noun
  • The new bridge will feature a pedestrian crossing and wider sidewalks.
    — Wcco Staff, CBS News, 6 Mar. 2026
  • The department spokesperson said there are plans to install a pedestrian crossing light for those visiting the arch.
    — Claire Carter, The Washington Examiner, 27 May 2026
  • One side of the pedestrian crossing will remain available during the work’s duration, Pierce said.
    — Gloria Casas, Chicago Tribune, 29 May 2026
  • Every corner where two curbs align for possible pedestrian crossing is considered a crosswalk whether or not a crosswalk is marked.
    — U T Readers, San Diego Union-Tribune, 5 Feb. 2026
  • The attorney said trees and cars limited the motorists’ ability to see the pedestrian crossing sign that warns of the crosswalk ahead.
    — Richard Winton, Los Angeles Times, 2 June 2026
  • When the bridge reopens, there will be railings to separate motorists and pedestrians and an improved pedestrian crossing heading east to make the trail safer.
    — Alysa Guffey, IndyStar, 1 Apr. 2026
  • To ensure the safety of pedestrians, flaggers will be stationed at these access points to assist with pedestrian crossing, officials said.
    — Laylan Connelly, Oc Register, 17 Sep. 2025
  • People like Forehand and Ruth O'Donnell are already using the closed street as a pedestrian crossing.
    — Emily McLeod, CBS News, 24 Mar. 2026
  • The city also plans to add paint and posts at the northeast and southwest corners of the intersection to narrow the roadway, reduce pedestrian crossing distances and slow right turns.
    — Jasmine Arenas, CBS News, 20 May 2026
  • Much of the Vision Zero budget goes toward road safety improvements such as pedestrian crossing beacons and flashing stop signs.
    — Charlotte Observer, 6 Apr. 2026
  • Along the North End’s largest street, Harrison Boulevard, there are no stoplights or stop signs, and there is one pedestrian crossing light at Lemp Street.
    — Shannon Tyler, Idaho Statesman, 11 Dec. 2025
  • The developer also agreed to pay for a new IndyGo bus stop, safety upgrades at the trail's 46th Street pedestrian crossing and a traffic study.
    — Jordan Smith, IndyStar, 24 Oct. 2025
  • At a conventional intersection, drivers are turning left, traffic is passing in both directions and a right turn on red might include a driver who doesn’t see a pedestrian crossing with the light, Bryson said.
    — Eric D. Lawrence, USA Today, 28 Sep. 2025
  • The district is also implementing additional changes to the start times of Templeton Middle School and the high school to improve the flow of traffic and pedestrian crossing in the school lots.
    — Alec Johnson, jsonline.com, 5 Mar. 2026
  • Outside Liverpool Street station, a pedestrian crossing marks the invisible border that separates all this money and power from the poverty of the East End.
    — Hari Kunzru, Harpers Magazine, 27 Jan. 2026
  • As far as traffic improvements go on Mallard Creek Road, the developer and CDOT are in discussions about a possible light and/or pedestrian crossing on Mallard Creek Road.
    — Charlotte Observer, 22 Jan. 2026
  • The Stillwater Planning Commission voted 5-0 Wednesday night to recommend approval of the project after adding a requirement that the developer fund a pedestrian crossing of 80th Street North.
    — Mary Divine, Twin Cities, 26 Feb. 2026
  • The Stillwater Planning Commission unanimously recommended approval of the project in February after adding a requirement that the developer fund a pedestrian crossing of 80th Street North.
    — Mary Divine, Twin Cities, 12 Apr. 2026
  • There also will be new traffic signals at Ann Morrison Park Boulevard and Shoreline Drive along Americana, and a new rectangular rapid flashing beacon at the entrance to the firefighter memorial entrance for pedestrian crossing along Shoreline.
    — Shannon Tyler, Idaho Statesman, 16 Apr. 2026
  • An analysis the Orlando Sentinel did in 2024 found several contributing factors to pedestrian fatalities, including, a pedestrian crossing outside of a crosswalk, poor visibility, a driver’s speed and the pedestrian being intoxicated.
    — Ryan Gillespie, The Orlando Sentinel, 10 June 2026

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