safety island
1 of 1noun/ˈseɪf.ti aɪ.lənd/
Forms:safety islands
1
an area within a roadway from which vehicular traffic is excluded to provide safety for pedestrians or to channel traffic flow
- The safety island allows pedestrians to cross in two stages.
- Drivers should yield to pedestrians waiting at the safety island.
- The city installed safety islands to improve pedestrian safety.
- Cyclists should be cautious when approaching a safety island.
- The safety island helps reduce pedestrian accidents by providing a safe crossing point.
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