Pedestrian Walkways

This post will feature different components of sidewalks and some other pedestrian walkways.

Very Old Sidewalks

Sidewalks have been around for a very long time. Pictured above are sidewalks beside a street in Pompeii, Italy.

Japanese Crosswalk Intersection

When sidewalks cross streets, they are called crosswalks. Some crosswalks cross intersections diagonally.

Pathway

When a sidewalk leaves the roadway, it can be referred to as a pathway.

A Square Curb

Curbs are the edge of a sidewalk. They can be made in a variety of profiles.

A Slanted Curb

A Soft Curb

Sidewalk with Verde Strip

Sidewalks can be separated from the street by a strip of planting.

Sidewalk with Bike Path

Sidewalks can include a bike path.

Sidewalk Ramp

 Sidewalks need to be accessible to wheel chairs or other wheeled devices such as baby strollers.

Side Walk leading to a Ramp leading to a Cross Walk

Sidewalk Art

Sidewalk art can be amazing! CLICK ON THE IMAGE for a close-up.