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- noun The
condition of anarea being socrowded that itimpedes theflow ofpedestrian traffic .
Etymologies
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Blend of pedestrian and gridlock.
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"This experiment is a thoughtful and creative approach to our persistent problems - gridlock, pedlock and thousands of people walking dangerously in the street for lack of space," said Tim Tomkins, president of the Times Square Alliance.
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