Part 9: Traffic Controls for Bicycle Facilities

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Part 9 Traffic Controls for Bicycle Facilities
Millennium EditionSummary of Changes
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General
1988 MUTCD 2000 MUTCD

• This text has been deleted. Info can be found in
  Part 1.
• Section 9A

• Sections 9A-1, 9A-4, 9A-6, 9A-7, 9A-9
• Section 9A

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Definitions
1988 MUTCD 2000 MUTCD

• Designated Bicycle Lane. Replace term.
• Bicycle Trail. Replace term.
• Section 9A-3

• Bicycle Lane. This term is similar in
  definition.
• Shared Use Path. Definition expanded to
  include wheelchair users, skaters, joggers, and
  pedestrians
• Section 9A.03

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Definitions

• Bicycle Route. Replace term.
• Section 9A-3

• Designated Bicycle Route. Similar definition
  adding text on Appropriate directional
  informational route markers. Bicycle Route
  should establish a continuous routing.
• Section 9A.03

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Uniform Vehicle Code
1988 MUTCD 2000 MUTCD

• Section 9A-8
• Section 9A-8

• Reference to Uniform Vehicle Code Model
  Traffic Ordinance listed under STANDARD.
• Section 9A.05

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Application Placement of Signs
1988 MUTCD 2000 MUTCD

• Section 9B-1 Application of Signs
• Section 9B-2 Location and Position

• Section 9B.01 Application Placement of Signs.
  Combines discussion on application and location
  of signs.
• Section 9B.01

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Minimum / Maximum Mounting Heights
1988 MUTCD 2000 MUTCD

• Figure 9-1
• Minimum 4 ft
• Maximum 5ft
• Figure 9-1

• Mounting height for ground-mounted signs on
  shared use paths shall be a min. of 1.2m (4ft)
  and a max of 1.5m (5ft)
• Section 9B.01 Figure 9B-1

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Minimum / Maximum Mounting Heights - Figure 9B-1
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Sign Sizes For Shared Use Paths
1988 MUTCD 2000 MUTCD

• Not in MUTCD

• Table 9B-1 Sign Sizes for Shared Use Paths.
• Table shows minimum dimensions for use on
  shared-use paths.
• Table 9B-1

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Table 9B-1Sign Sizes For Shared Use Paths
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Design of Bicycle Signs

• Not in MUTCD

• The sign sizes for shared-use paths shall be
  those shown in Table 9B-1
• Option added Larger size signs may be used on
  shared-use paths when appropriate.
• Section 9B.02

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Stop Yield Signs
1988 MUTCD 2000 MUTCD

• Not in MUTCD

• Optional text added to allow use of larger
  Stop/Yield signs when appropriate.
• Guidance added on assignment of priority at path
  / roadway intersections.
• Section 9B.03

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Section Title Changes
1988 MUTCD 2000 MUTCD

• Designated Lane Signs
• Travelpath Restriction Signs
• No Parking Signs
• Section 7B

• Bicycle Lane Signs 9B.04
• Shared-Use Path Restriction Sign 9B.10
• No Parking Bicycle Lane Signs 9B.08

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Section Title Changes
1988 MUTCD 2000 MUTCD

• Lane Use Control Signs
• Bicycle Restriction Signs
• Not in MUTCD
• Section 7B

• Begin Right turn Lane Yield to Bikes Sign 9B.05
  
• Bicycle Regulatory Signs 9B.09
• Other Regulatory Warning Signs 9B.11

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New Bike Lane Signs Text

• Not in MUTCD

• R3-16a R3-17a
• Bicycle Lanes Signs added. Text found in Sec
  9B.04 addressing optional use of each sign.
• Section 9B.04

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Preferential Lane (Diamond) Symbol
1988 MUTCD 2000 MUTCD

• R3-16 R3-17 signs
• Section 9B-8

• Delete use of Preferential lane (Diamond) on
  R3-16 R3-17 signs.
• Appropriate figures signs modified.
• 5 year phase-in compliance period.
• Section 9B.04

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Preferential LaneR3-16 R3-17 signs.
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Begin Right Turn Lane Yield to Bikes Sign
1988 MUTCD 2000 MUTCD

• Reference R3-7 sign
• Merging maneuver
• Section 9B-12

• Delete ref to R3-7 sign.
• Where motor vehicles entering on exclusive
  right-turn lane must weave across bicycle traffic
  in Bicycle lanes
• Section 9B.05

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No Parking Bicycle Lane Signs
1988 MUTCD 2000 MUTCD

• Where it is necessary to restrictshall be
  used.
• Section 9B-11

• Text in NPA modified to read If the installation
  of signs is necessaryshall be used
• Section 9B.08

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Bicycle Regulatory Signs

• Not in MUTCD
• Where bicyclists are expected to dismount
  walk
• Section 9B-7

• Option Where it is not intended f/ bicyclists
  to be controlled by ped. signal indications the
  R10-3 sign may be used.
• Delete this text since state or UVC may not
  require.
• Section 9.09

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Intersection Warning Signs

• Intersection Warning signs are included
  prevailing geometric pattern on bike trails where
  connecting routes joins
• Section 9B-17

• Option Inter Warning signs roadways, street, or
  shared-use path in advance of an inter
• Guidance Inter. Warning signs should not be
  used when the path approach to the intersection
  has a STOP, YIELD, or signal control.
• Section 9B.13

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Bicycle Surface Condition Warning Sign
1988 MUTCD 2000 MUTCD

• Horizontal Condition Sign
• Not in MUTCD as plaque
• Section 9B.15

• Change term from Hazardous to Surface.
• Add SLIPPERY WHEN WET (W8-10p)
• Section 9B.14

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Bicycle Crossing Warning Sign

• Not in MUTCD

• Optional supplemental plaque with AHEAD or XX
  FEET may be used with W11-1 sign.
• Bicycle Crossing Warning Signs, when used at
  location of crossing, shall be supplemental with
  diagonal downward arrow (W16-7) plaque.
• Section 9B.15

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Bicycle Crossing Warning SignW11-1 Sign With
W16-7 Diagonal Downward Arrow Plaque.
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Bicycle Crossing Warning Sign
1988 MUTCD 2000 MUTCD

• 750 ft in advance where speeds are high a
  distance of 250 ft where speeds are low.
• Section 9B-14

• should be placed at a distance in advance of
  the crossing location that conforms with Table
  2C-4.
• Section 9B.15

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Bicycle Crossing Warning Sign
1988 MUTCD 2000 MUTCD

• 750 ft in advance where speeds are high a
  distance of 250 ft where speeds are low.
• Section 9B-14

• should be placed at a distance in advance of
  the crossing location that conforms with Table
  2C-4.
• Section 9B.15

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Fluorescent Yellow-Green Crossing Signs
1988 MUTCD 2000 MUTCD

• Optional Use of FYG for Bicycle Crossing Warning
  signs.
• Guidance statement added that addresses
  systematic approach for use of FYG.
• Section 9B.15

• Not in MUTCD.

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Share the Road Plaque
1988 MUTCD 2000 MUTCD

• Not in MUTCD

• In situations where there is a need to warn
  drivers, the Share the Road plaque (W16-1) MAY be
  used in conjunction with W11-1 sign.
• Section 9B.16

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Share the Road Plaque W16-1 Used in Conjunction
With W11-1 Sign
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Bicycle Route Markers

• Bicycle Route Markers (M1-8) SHOULD be used to
  establish a unique designation.
• Section 9B-21

• To establish a unique identification (route
  designation)...the Bike Route Marker (M1-8) MAY
  be used.
• Section 9B.18

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Bicycle Route Markers M1-9
1988 MUTCD 2000 MUTCD

• Route number shown below bicycle symbol
• Section 9B-21

• Marker modified to reflect design found in SHS
  book w/ route number above the bicycle symbol.
• Section 9B-18

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Destination Arrow/Supplemental Plaque

• Shall have white arrow on green background.
• Section 9B.22

• Discussion of color of M7-1 M7-7 signs stated
  as Standard instead of Guidance in NPA.
• Section 9B.19

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Destination Arrow/Supplemental Plaque M7-1 M7-7
signs
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Figure 9B-2 Typical Signing for the Beginning
and End of a Bicycle Route

• Figure 9-2

• Slight modifications based on docket comments.
• Figure 9B-2

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Figure 9B-2Typical Signing for the Beginning
and End of a Bicycle Route
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MarkingsGeneral Principles

• should be used bicycle lane on a highway
  facility.
• Not in MUTCD
• Section 9C-2

• Bikeway design guides should be used for
  bicycle facilities.
• Consideration SHOULD be given to selecting
  pavement
• Section 9C.02

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Markings-General Principles
1988 MUTCD 2000 MUTCD

• The frequent use of symbols and word messages
  stenciled in bike lanes IS a desirable method.
• Section 9C-2

• Pavement marking symbols and/or word messages
  SHOULD be used in the bicycle lanes.
• Section 9C.02

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FIGURE 9B-3
1988 MUTCD 2000 MUTCD

• Figure 9C-3 Typical Signing for Beginning / End
  of Pref. Bike Lane

• Deleted Figure 9B-3 from MUTCD. Replaced with new
  Figure 9B-3 which combines signing markings for
  shared-use paths.

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Marking Patterns and Color
1988 MUTCD 2000 MUTCD

• On shared-use paths, a solid white line may be
  used to separate different types of users.
• Section 9C.03

• A solid white line should be used to mark this
  separation of path use.

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Markings For Bicycle Lanes

• Markings for Bicycle Lanes.
• Signs SHALL be used with the preferential lane
  symbols.
• bicycle lane symbol shall be placed immediately
  after but not closer than 20m (65 ft) from
  crossroad
• Section 9C.04

• Marking of Designated Bikeways
• Not in MUTCD
• Not in MUTCD

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Markings For Bicycle Lanes
1988 MUTCD 2000 MUTCD

• Not in MUTCD
• Diamond Shaped Preferential Use Symbol

• ADD GUIDANCE Longitudinal pavement markings
  should be used to define bicycle lanes.
• Delete symbol due to confusion as HOV lane
  symbol.
• Section 9C.04

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New Figures Installation of Pavement Marking
Treatments
1988 MUTCD 2000 MUTCD

• Figure 9C-1 Typical Intersection Pavement
  Markings-Designated Bicycle Lane
• Figure 9C-3 Typical Bicycle Lane Treatment at
  Right Turn Only Lane.
• Section 9C

• Not in MUTCD

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New Figures

• Not in MUTC D

• Figure 9C-4 Typical Bicycle Lane Treatment at
  Parking Lane Into a Right Turn Only Lane
• Figure 9C-5 Typical Pavement Markings for
  Bicycle Lanes on a 2-way Street
• Section 9C

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Figure 9C-1New Figure
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Figure 9C-3New Figure
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Figure 9C-4New Figure
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Figure 9C-5New Figure
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Object Markers
1988 MUTCD 2000 MUTCD

• Object Markers on Bicycle Trails
• Not in MUTCD
• Section 9C-6

• Object Markers on Shared-Use Paths
• Text added to be consistent with Section 3C.02.
• Section 9C.06

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Pavement Markings for Obstructions
1988 MUTCD 2000 MUTCD

• Text found under Object Markings on Bicycle
  Trails
• Not in MUTCD

• Separate Section Pavement Markings for
  Obstructions
• Guidance addressing obstructions other than drain
  grates and the appropriate markings.
• 9C.07 Figure 9C-7

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Figure 9C-7Pavement Markings for Obstructions
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Visibility Requirements and Signal Operations
1988 MUTCD 2000 MUTCD

• 9D-2 Visibility Requirements
• 9D-3 Signal Operation for Bicycles
• Section 9D-2 9D-3

• 9D-02 Signal Operations for Bicycles
• Combine discussion on visibility requirements
  with discussion on signal operations for
  bicycles.
• Section 9D.02

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Visibility Requirements and Signal Operations
1988 MUTCD 2000 MUTCD

• On bikeways, the needs of bicyclists SHALL be
  considered
• Visibility-Limited Signal Faces
• Section 9D.02

• Not in MUTCD
• Programmed Signals
• Sections 9D-2 9D-3

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Revised Figure
1988 MUTCD 2000 MUTCD

• Figure 9-6 Word Symbol pavement markings for
  bike facilities.

• Divided into 2 figures.
• Top 2 renumbered Figure 9B-3.
• Bottom right figure is deleted.
• Bottom 2 figures numbered Figure 9C-6

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Figure 9B-3Revised Figure
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Figure 9C-6Revised Figure
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New Figure
1988 MUTCD 2000 MUTCD

• Not in MUTCD

• Figure 9C-2 Center Line Markings for Shared-Use
  Paths
• Depicts Centerline Obstruction Markings

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Figure 9C-2New Figure
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Figure 9C-7 Typical Obstruction Pavement Marking

• Figure 9-9 Typical Marking in Advance of Storm
  Drain Grate

• Replaced with Figure 9C-7 showing marking details
  and taper rates

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