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footway

[foot-way] / ˈfʊtˌweɪ /
NOUN
catwalk
Synonyms
STRONG


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The authority's planning application portal states "unauthorised vehicle crossovers will cause the footway to deteriorate and put those using the footway at risk".

From BBC ● Jun. 15, 2026

PC Harrison told the court he "did not see her in the footway at all on the approach".

From BBC ● Nov. 13, 2025

It said the footway on Nursery Road's north side had never been signed as shared use and did not appear as a cycle route on council bike maps.

From BBC ● Aug. 4, 2023

The Met Police say they will issue fines of £50 for riding on the footway - and £100 and six driving licence penalty points for using a mobile phone or riding through a red light.

From BBC ● Mar. 22, 2022

The destroyed bridge has been replaced by a temporary footway across the bed of the canal, which necessitates climbing down and up the banks by steep paths.

From Rheims and the Battles for its Possession Illustrated Michelin Guides to the Battle-Fields (1914-1918) by Various


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