1. converts (a street, area, or zone) into a pedestrian-only space by restricting or prohibiting vehicle traffic
Usage: British English spelling (American English: pedestrianizes); third-person singular present tense
2. makes (something) ordinary, dull, or lacking in distinction or interest
Usage: figurative use; less common

Examples

• The city council pedestrianises the downtown area during summer weekends.
• The new urban plan pedestrianises several major streets to reduce pollution.
• When the municipality pedestrianises a zone, local shops often see increased foot traffic.
• The proposal to pedestrianise Oxford Street has been debated for years.
• Excessive commercialization pedestrianises the cultural significance of the festival.