Pedestrian-friendly
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Roads can be pedestrian-friendly by measures such as:
- no other traffic allowed; in addition poles may prevent cars from entering
- low speed limit for other traffic
- wide pavements
- pedestrian crossings, especially with priority for pedestrians
- restrictions on advertising material cluttering shopping streets
- a partial or full roof to protect from precipitation.
- roller skating and skateboarding not allowed
- pavement cafés leave enough room for walking
- in hot regions: sufficient shade
Related facilities:
- benches for resting