foot traffic

noun

: people walking : pedestrian activity

an area that gets a lot of foot traffic

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This question was addressed during the Thursday meeting, with the baseball club hoping to utilize available parking downtown, the streetcar, transport bikes and general foot traffic to better accommodate the flow of game-day traffic. — Rashad Alexander, Kansas City Star, 16 Oct. 2026 Maintenance may fix a loose step, or normal foot traffic can change the appearance of an outdoor area. — Emma Clapp, Miami Herald, 16 Oct. 2026 The company’s parks suffered a 15% year-over-year tumble in foot traffic in the April to June period, according to Citi analysts. — Matt Egan, CNN Money, 13 Oct. 2026 Shopping malls worldwide often agree to custom lease terms with high-profile tenants, particularly those that drive prestige, foot traffic, and high-spending customers. — Kati Chitrakorn, Vogue, 12 Oct. 2026 See All Example Sentences for foot traffic

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