fußgängerfreundlicher

Fußgängerfreundlicher is a German adjective used to describe something that is more pedestrian-friendly than another reference point. It is the comparative form of fußgängerfreundlich and is common in urban planning, transport policy, and everyday language to compare streets, neighborhoods, or projects with regard to how suitable they are for pedestrians.

In practice, fußgängerfreundlicher places or streets offer safe, convenient, and comfortable conditions for walking. Typical features include continuous sidewalks, clearly marked and safe crossings, curb extensions or raised crossings to shorten crossing distances, refuge islands, traffic calming to reduce vehicle speeds, pedestrian priority at intersections, accessible crossings for disabled users, adequate lighting, and well-maintained surfaces. It often implies good connectivity to public transport and local services.

In planning and policy contexts, fußgängerfreundlicher is used to compare proposed designs or to describe how a place is developing in terms of pedestrian access. Evaluations may blend qualitative judgments with quantitative metrics such as sidewalk width, crossing delay, accident rates, and pedestrian counts. Local standards and regulatory frameworks shape the precise interpretation of the term.