Commons:Categories for discussion/2023/11/Category:Walkways
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Category:Walkways[edit]
What is the difference between a walkway and a footpath? If they are synonymous, then Walkways and Footpaths should be merged into a single category. Sbb1413 (he) (talk • contribs) 07:41, 13 November 2023 (UTC)
- Similarly, the distinction between Footbridges and Elevated walkways is also pointless. Sbb1413 (he) (talk • contribs) 07:45, 13 November 2023 (UTC)
- I am not a native English speaker, but I think (after a little bit of research) that:
- Footpaths are always on the ground and may be unpaved and may have been originated from people taking the shortest way through an area.
- Walkways are engineered surfaces or structures and may be elevated.
- Footbridges just serve to cross a river, railway, road or other obstacle.
- Elevated walkways may be longer and bring you across a wet field, a garden or mountain area, or just give you the opportunity to enjoy a marvellous view.
- If that is true (I hope a native English speaker can confirm or correct this view), then they are all needed. Perhaps these categories should get good descriptions, which show the differences. JopkeB (talk) 10:37, 19 November 2023 (UTC)