Jalankulkijoille

Jalankulkijoille is a Finnish term meaning "for pedestrians" or "to pedestrians." It is used in road safety, urban planning, and signage to indicate provisions, guidance, or policies directed at people traveling on foot. The word comes from jalankulku, meaning walking or foot traffic, with the dative plural ending -ille, producing a phrase that translates to "for pedestrians."

In signage and official discourse, jalankulkijoille appears in phrases such as jalankulkijoille suunnattu opastus or jalankulkijoille tarkoitettu alue, signaling that a given instruction or area is intended for pedestrians. It is commonly encountered in the context of pedestrian crossings, curb ramps, pedestrian zones, and traffic signals that prioritize walkers.

Urban planning discussions use the term to emphasize pedestrian-oriented design, accessibility, and safety. Measures associated with jalankulkijoille can include continuous sidewalks, raised crossings, audible pedestrian signals, tactile paving for the visually impaired, and protected intersections.

Although the term is Finnish, it is part of a broader international focus on pedestrian rights and safe walking environments. In Finnish public documents, jalankulkijoille is part of the vocabulary that aims to make streets safer and more navigable for people on foot.

See also: pedestrian safety, urban planning, traffic signage, accessibility.