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Terms used in accessibility research and practice. Each entry has a definition, common aliases, and category tags.

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Pedestrian Crossing(also: Crosswalk, Zebra crossing, Pedestrian crosswalk)
A designated location on a road where pedestrians have legal priority, guidance, or protection to cross, typically marked by paint (zebra or ladder stripes), signs, or signal-controlled infrastructure. Pedestrian crossings range from unmarked mid-block crossings through…
Pedestrian Safety(also: Walking safety, Vulnerable road user safety)
The field and practice of protecting people who walk — including those with disabilities, older adults, and children — from injury and death in road traffic environments. Pedestrian safety encompasses road design (crossings, curb ramps, accessible pedestrian signals, raised…

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