The term "safety isle" is commonly used to refer to an area designated for pedestrians to wait for crossing a road safely. However, there are several other synonyms that can be used interchangeably to describe this area. The most common synonyms for "safety isle" include "pedestrian refuge island," "median refuge island," "crossing island," and "splitter island." These terms are used to describe the same feature, a central strip or island, placed between two lanes of traffic to provide a safe, protected space for pedestrians to pause while crossing the roadway. No matter what term is used, the safety of pedestrians remains the primary importance.