Pedestrians
A pedestrian is a person travelling on foot, whether walking or running. In modern times, the term usually refers to someone walking on a road or pavement, but this was not the case historically.The meaning of pedestrian is displayed with the morphemes ped- ('foot') and -ian ('characteristic of'). This word is derived from the Latin term pedester ('going on foot') and was first used (in English language) during the 18th century. It was originally used, and can still be used today, as an adjective meaning plain or dull. However, in this article it takes on its noun form and refers …
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ADB: Asian Development Bank · 13 November 2024 English
This report assesses how Indian ADB-backed projects to construct and upgrade some 45,000 km of rural roads are improving connectivity, opening socioeconomic opportunities, and transforming communities.
the community, including parents, drivers and pedestrians. A road safety month was observed through various …
Pew Research Center · 12 November 2024 English
As millions of Americans prepare to hit the road for holiday travel, many U.S. adults feel that driving in their area has become more dangerous than it was before the …
(51%) and driving in a way that puts cyclists or pedestrians at risk (47%) are major problems in their local …
World Bank Group · 11 November 2024 English
the vicinity of work sites • Provisions for pedestrians and cyclists • Traffic awareness communication … signs where necessary to keep traffic away from pedestrians • Designate an area for workers to park that … that does not impact current traffic and pedestrians and provides safe entry and exit for workers vehicles …
UNEP: United Nations Environment Programme · 6 November 2024 English
For Patience Ataliba, who lives in the Ugandan capital of Kampala, commuting was once a harrowing affair. The 23-year-old student and climate activist often had to dodge cars, motorcycles and …
cities strive to make roads less perilous for pedestrians and cyclists For Patience Ataliba, who lives … busiest areas featuring segregated lanes for pedestrians and cyclists, safe crossings and street lighting … busiest areas, it features segregated lanes for pedestrians and cyclists, safe crossings, landscaping, and … many African cities, like Nairobi, cyclists and pedestrians are often forced to share limited space with … investment. The political will to prioritize pedestrians and cyclists over cars needs to be improved, …
UNEP: United Nations Environment Programme · 6 November 2024 English
global vehicle fleet, the continent accounts for 19% of global road traffic deaths, with 33% being pedestrians. While populations rely heavily on walking and cycling throughout the region, comprehensive infrastructure …
of global road traffic deaths, with 33% being pedestrians. While populations rely heavily on walking and …
World Bank Group · 5 November 2024 English
traffic. Open trenches may pose a fall hazard to pedestrians and especially children, elderly and people with … houses and businesses will be ensured by placing pedestrians/cars crossings. Where adequate unobstructed … prepare a Traffic Management Plan and include pedestrians’ mobility considerations, for ensuring houses … no vegetation present on the shoulders, but pedestrians may be hindered. In addition, accessibility to …
World Bank Group · 5 November 2024 English
construction/renovation site. - Traffic accidents for pedestrians caused by increased and inadequately organized …
World Bank Group · 4 November 2024 English
carried out on the BRT corridor with focus on pedestrians (Yes/No) Comments on achieving targets …
UN-Habitat: UN Human Settlements Programme · 31 October 2024 English
Given the The development of these guidelines has been compounding effects of climate change and a comprehensive process, keeping in mind the other stresses in the Arab region, it becomes …
lanes for Ecosystems: ecosystems weather events pedestrians and vehicles Climate Change seasonal flooding …
AEI: American Enterprise Institute for Public Policy Research · 31 October 2024 English
Risk management practice, on which current AI governance and regulation are based, differs substantially from managing in the face of uncertainty. Generative pretrained AI applications are complex and dynamic, with …
power, causing the carriage to run amok among pedestrians and other road users. The man with the flag …