pedonais

Pedonais is a term used in several Romance-language contexts to denote things related to pedestrians. In Portuguese and related varieties, pedonais is the masculine plural form of the adjective pedonal, meaning pedestrian or pedestrian-related. It appears in compound terms such as vias pedonais (pedestrian routes), pontes pedonais (pedestrian bridges), and zonas pedonais (pedestrian zones).

Usage of the term is common in urban planning, architecture, and civil engineering, where pedonal facilities are designed to improve walkability, safety, and accessibility. Examples include pedestrian streets, widened sidewalks, crosswalks, and other infrastructure that prioritizes foot traffic. The exact terminology and phrasing, however, vary by country and language, and similar concepts may be described with peatonal, piétonnel, or related forms in other languages.

In English-language contexts, pedonais is not a standard term; English texts typically use pedestrian, pedestrian-friendly, or pedestrianization to convey the same ideas. In multilingual or regionally specific documents, pedonais may appear in signage, policy language, or translated materials, particularly in Portuguese-speaking regions.

See also

pedestrian, pedestrian zone, pedestrian crossing, pedestrianization, walkability.