A pavement (UK), sidewalk (US), or footpath (AU).

A sidewalk (chiefly North American English), pavement (British English and Philadelphia dialect), footpath (Australian English) or footway (Engineering term) is a path for pedestrians that is situated alongside a road or formed like sidewalks that are alongside roads (such as a cement footpath through a park). They are usually constructed of concrete (particularly in the United States and Canada), asphalt, brick (particularly in Europe), stone or (increasingly) rubber[1], designed for pedestrian traffic and often running alongside a road. In the 19th century and early 20th century, sidewalks of wood were also common in some locations. They may still be found at historic beach locations and in conservation areas to protect the land beneath and around, called boardwalks. Stone slabs called flagstones or flags are often used where an attractive appearance is required, as in historic town centres. In other places, pre-cast concrete slabs (called paving slabs or, less correctly, paving stones) are used. These may be coloured or textured to resemble stone. A sidewalk is a paved pedestrian way found chiefly in cities, while a moving sidewalk is a slow conveyor belt that transports people horizontally or on an incline in a similar manner to an escalator. ... Image File history File links Download high resolution version (1275x1600, 692 KB) Description: Gehweg Aufgenommen am 20. ... Image File history File links Download high resolution version (1275x1600, 692 KB) Description: Gehweg Aufgenommen am 20. ... United States may refer to: Places: United States of America SS United States, the fastest ocean liner ever built. ... Anthem: Advance Australia Fair Royal anthem: God Save the Queen Capital Canberra Largest city Sydney Official languages English (de facto 1) Government Constitutional monarchy (federal)  - Queen Elizabeth II  - Governor-General Michael Jeffery  - Prime Minister John Howard Independence from the UK   - Constitution 1 January 1901   - Statute of Westminster 11 December 1931... North American English is a collective term used for the varieties of the English language that are spoken in the United States and Canada. ... Diagram showing the geographical locations of selected languages and dialects of the British Isles. ... Nickname: City of Brotherly Love, Philly, the Cradle of Liberty, the City That Loves You Back, the Quaker City, The Birthplace of America Motto: Philadelphia maneto - Let brotherly love continue Location in Pennsylvania Coordinates: Country United States State Pennsylvania County Philadelphia Founded October 27, 1682 Incorporated October 25, 1701 Mayor... A dialect (from the Greek word διάλεκτος, dialektos) is a variety of a language used by people from a particular geographic area. ... Australian English (AuE) is the form of the English language used in Australia. ... Engineering is the design, analysis, and/or construction of works for practical purposes. ... Look up path in Wiktionary, the free dictionary. ... Concrete being poured, raked and vibrated into place in residential construction in Toronto, Ontario, Canada. ... Base layer of asphalt concrete in a road under construction. ... An old brick wall in English bond laid with alternating courses of headers and Brick is an artificial stone made by forming clay into rectangular blocks which are hardened, either by burning in a kiln or sometimes, in warm countries, by sun-drying. ... World map exhibiting the location of Europe. ... The rocky side of a mountain creek near Orosí, Costa Rica. ... Latex being collected from a tapped rubber tree Rubber is an elastic hydrocarbon polymer which occurs as a milky colloidal suspension (known as latex) in the sap of several varieties of plants. ... Look up Pedestrian in Wiktionary, the free dictionary. ... Nighttime traffic captured by a camera over several seconds. ... This article or section does not cite its references or sources. ... Alternative meaning: Nineteenth Century (periodical) (18th century — 19th century — 20th century — more centuries) As a means of recording the passage of time, the 19th century was that century which lasted from 1801-1900 in the sense of the Gregorian calendar. ... (19th century - 20th century - 21st century - more centuries) Decades: 1900s 1910s 1920s 1930s 1940s 1950s 1960s 1970s 1980s 1990s As a means of recording the passage of time, the 20th century was that century which lasted from 1901–2000 in the sense of the Gregorian calendar (1900–1999... Trunks A tree trunk as found at the Veluwe, The Netherlands Wood is a solid material derived from woody plants, notably trees but also shrubs. ... Photograph of the boardwalk in Atlantic City, NJ, USA, taken August 2003. ... The rocky side of a mountain creek near Orosí, Costa Rica. ... Flagstone is a type of flat stone, usually used for paving slabs, but also for making fences or roofing. ...

Geography and history of sidewalks

Sidewalks are more common in modern urban areas, where they may abut the road, than in suburban areas, where they are sometimes separated from the road by a tree lawn (depending on available spaces and prior urban planning). Sidewalks are rare in rural areas. In some countries, such as the United States, sidewalks are sometimes constructed on private land that the government has obtained an easement to use. Ordinary responsibility for maintaining safe passage of the public, such as snow and ice removal, remains with the property owner. An urban area is a term used to define an area where there is an increased density of human-created structures in comparison to the areas surrounding it. ... Illustration of the backyards of a surburban neighbourhood Suburbs are inhabited districts located either on the outer rim of a city or outside the official limits of a city (the term varies from country to country), or the outer elements of a conurbation. ... This article or section does not cite its references or sources. ... A tree lawn, also called a nature strip or devils strip in some areas, is a small area, often planted with trees and grass, between a street and the sidewalk of that street. ... Urban planning is concerned with the ordering and design of settlements, from the smallest towns to the worlds largest cities. ... Rural area in Dalarna, Sweden Sheep eating grass in rural Australia Rural areas are sparsely settled places away from the influence of large cities and towns. ... An easement is the right to do something or the right to prevent something over the real property of another. ... Property designates those things that are commonly recognized as being the possessions of a person or group. ...

In some jurisdictions, shared use facilities specifically designed to serve both pedestrian and bicycle traffic have been installed in place of sidewalks. Segregated cycle facilities may consist of a separate road, track, path or lane that is designated for use by cyclists and from which motorised traffic is generally excluded. ... For other uses, see Bicycle (disambiguation). ...

Sidewalks vary in width, depending on traffic in the area, though are generally wider than 4 ft (1.3 m). Often that is too narrow however, particularly when obstructions are placed on the sidewalk (street lights, traffic signal poles, news stands, road signs, fire hydrants etc.), or if bicycles use the facility. See also: street sign theft External links http://homepages. ... A hydrant is an outlet from a fluid main often consisting of an upright pipe with a valve attached from which fluid (e. ...

Most western countries have a policy about the removal of so-called "architectural barriers" in order to reduce the difficulties for disabled people, and these policies usually reserve a great attention to sidewalks. The Americans with Disabilities Act, like other rules in other countries, requires sidewalks to have curb cuts at intersections so that sidewalks can be used by persons in wheelchairs. The Americans with Disabilities Act of 1990 (ADA) is the short title of United States Public Law 101-336, 104 Stat. ... A curb cut (US) or dropped kerb (UK) is a ramp leading smoothly down from a sidewalk to an intersecting street, rather than abruptly ending with a curb and dropping roughly 10-15 cm (4~6 inches). ... The international symbol of access depicts a person in a wheelchair A wheelchair is a wheeled mobility device in which the user sits. ...

There is usually a gutter between the sidewalk and the road, and the sidewalk surface is slightly tilted to let the water flow into the gutter. Look up Gutter in Wiktionary, the free dictionary. ...

Construction of sidewalks

Sidewalks are most often made of concrete, tarmac, asphalt, brick, stone or slab. Multi-use paths are often made of asphalt or other materials that are softer than cement. While sidewalks can be made of gravel, wood, rubber, and other materials, such paths are usually not called sidewalks. Concrete being poured, raked and vibrated into place in residential construction in Toronto, Ontario, Canada. ... A close-up view of some freshly-laid tarmac. ... Base layer of asphalt concrete in a road under construction. ... An old brick wall in English bond laid with alternating courses of headers and Brick is an artificial stone made by forming clay into rectangular blocks which are hardened, either by burning in a kiln or sometimes, in warm countries, by sun-drying. ... Look up stone in Wiktionary, the free dictionary. ... Look up Slab in Wiktionary, the free dictionary Slab can refer to: Slab (computer science) - a unit of storage unique to the NCR 315. ... Gravel being unloaded from a barge Gravel is rock that is of a certain grain size range. ... Trunks A tree trunk as found at the Veluwe, The Netherlands Wood is a solid material derived from woody plants, notably trees but also shrubs. ... Latex being collected from a tapped rubber tree Rubber is an elastic hydrocarbon polymer which occurs as a milky colloidal suspension (known as latex) in the sap of several varieties of plants. ...

In the United States, the most common method of sidewalk construction (pictured) consists of a series of cement sections each approximately 1 meter long and butted up against each other; this is intended to minimize visible damage from tectonic and temperature fluctuations, both of which can crack longer segments. In the United Kingdom suburban pavements are most commonly constructed of tarmac similar to a typical roadway surface. In urban or inner-city areas pavements are most commonly constructed of slabs, stone, or brick depending upon the surrounding street architecture and furniture A close-up view of some freshly-laid tarmac. ... Look up urban in Wiktionary, the free dictionary. ... An inner city is the central area of a major city. ... Look up Slab in Wiktionary, the free dictionary Slab can refer to: Slab (computer science) - a unit of storage unique to the NCR 315. ... Look up stone in Wiktionary, the free dictionary. ... An old brick wall in English bond laid with alternating courses of headers and Brick is an artificial stone made by forming clay into rectangular blocks which are hardened, either by burning in a kiln or sometimes, in warm countries, by sun-drying. ... The Parthenon on top of the Acropolis, Athens, Greece Architecture (from Latin, architectura and ultimately from Greek, αρχιτεκτων, a master builder, from αρχι- chief, leader and τεκτων, builder, carpenter) is the art and science of designing buildings and structures. ... Street furniture is a collective term for objects and pieces of equipment installed on streets and roads for various purposes, including benches, bollards, post boxes, phone boxes, streetlamps, street lighting, traffic lights, traffic signs, bus stops, grit bins, tram stops, taxi stands, public lavatories, fountains and memorials, and waste receptacles. ...

Panoramic shot of a concrete sidewalk in [[Agoura Hills, California Image File history File links Download high resolution version (1380x236, 170 KB) Panoramic photo of a sidewalk in the Liberty Canyon area of w:Agoura Hills, California. ... Concrete being poured, raked and vibrated into place in residential construction in Toronto, Ontario, Canada. ...

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See also

• Café
• Curb, Curb ramp
• Public space
• Sidewalk chalk
• Portuguese pavement

Coffeehouse in Damascus A coffeehouse, coffee shop, or café shares some of the characteristics of a bar, and some of the characteristics of a restaurant. ... Curb, gutter, and storm drain A curb or kerb (see spelling differences) is the edge where a raised pavement/sidewalk/footpath, road median, or road shoulder meets an unraised street or other roadway. ... A curb ramp is an accessible transition from the low side of a curb to the high side (usually 6 change in level). ... It has been suggested that this article or section be merged with Gathering place. ... Sidewalk chalk is large colored chalk used mostly by children in a variety of activites, but is mostly restricted to drawing on pavement or cement sidewalk. ... Portuguese pavement Portuguese pavement (Portuguese, Calçada Portuguesa), is the traditional paving used in most pedestrian areas in Portugal. ...

External links

• Contractor Stamp Gallery
• http://www.lawalks.org
• http://www.peds.org