Often there might be railings erected on the central reservation to prevent pedestrians from dashing across the road.
At the street, a chain link fence gate blocks access to the bus area to prevent pedestrians from sneaking in for a free ride.
A stretch of purple tape prevented pedestrians and cars from crossing it.
"The barricades were intended to prevent pedestrians from conflicting with vehicles, and we believe that they have."
These were installed for safety reasons to prevent pedestrians from crossing the streets at locations other than intersections.
European cities use chains across pathways to prevent pedestrians from crossing against traffic.
My European friends don't understand why we have not used their system, since it has proved effective and prevents pedestrians from being struck.
The purpose of the barricades, the police said, was to prevent pedestrians from spilling into the street.
Fences have been installed on both the sides of the road and the divider to prevent pedestrians from crossing.
Metal fencing on both sides prevents pedestrians and objects from falling.