Sidewalks are walkways intended predominantly for use by pedestrians.
Sidewalks are usually constructed with wearing surfaces that are smooth, hard and durable. Paths or trails are walkways that, by design, may attract multiple user types, including bicyclists and skaters as well as pedestrians. Shared use of such shoulders by other users, including motor vehicles and bicyclists, should be expected. About 8 percent of all pedestrian crashes involve people walking along the road. Having a sidewalk, walkway, or other suitable place to walk reduces the chance of a crash.