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safety island

–noun
an area provided for the safety of pedestrians from vehicular traffic, as between lanes on a busy street or highway.

Origin:
1930–35
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safety island  
n.  An area marked off within a roadway from which traffic is banned, especially to provide pedestrian safety.
The American Heritage® Dictionary of the English Language, Fourth Edition
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