Three pedestrian rights that can be ensured through urban design

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Although we are all pedestrians, those behind the wheel often fail to respect the space, time, or priority of people on foot. This is one of the reasons walking in cities remains a challenge. Beyond public safety concerns, the road hierarchy and resulting urban design of Brazilian streets hinder the fulfillment of basic pedestrian rights.

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Cite: Brasil, WRI . "Three pedestrian rights that can be ensured through urban design" [Três direitos dos pedestres que podem ser assegurados por meio do desenho urbano] 04 Jul 2026. ArchDaily. (Trans. Baratto, Romullo) Accessed . <https://www.archdaily.com/1113944/three-pedestrian-rights-that-can-be-ensured-through-urban-design> ISSN 0719-8884
Interventions on Joel Carlos Borges Street ensure greater safety for pedestrians. Photo: Pedro Mascaro/WRI Brasil

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