Footway
/ˈfʊtweɪ/
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Pro Tip 1/3Location Specific
The term 'footway' might be more common in British English than American English, where 'sidewalk' is used. 
In London, you will see signs for the footway, but in New York, look for sidewalk signs.
Pro Tip 2/3Safety Context
Footways are designed for safety, keeping pedestrians separate from vehicular traffic. 
Parents tell their children to stay on the footway away from the speeding cars.
Pro Tip 3/3Urban Environment
Footways are common in urban and suburban areas where pedestrian traffic is frequent. 
The city council added a footway to make the busy street safer for pedestrians.