# Presentation: 057068

## Part 9: Traffic Controls for Bicycle Facilities

- Millennium Edition**Summary of Changes**

## General

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

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

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**Notes:**
1988:	Sections in the MUTCD:  9A-1, 9A-4, 9A-6, 9A-7, 9A-9.

Final Rule:	The FHWA believes that retaining this text is not necessary with the new layout of the MUTCD since this information is provided in other section of the manual.  References have been added referring the reader to the appropriate sections of the manual.

## Definitions

- “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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**Notes:**
1988:	Designated Bicycle Lane
	Bicycle Trail
Final Rule:	These definitions were adopted with slight modifications as found in the AASHTO “Guide for the Development of Bicycle Facilities”.
Bicycle Lane replaces Designated Bicycle Lane.
Shared Use path replaces Bicycle Trail.  This definition is expanded to include wheelchair users, skaters, joggers, and pedestrians.

## 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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**Notes:**
1988:	Bicycle Route

Final Rule:	“Designated Bicycle Route” replaces “Bicycle Route”.  This is a similar definition however text has been added “appropriate directional and information route markers”.  Text has also been added that bicycle routes “should establish a continuous routing.”

## Uniform Vehicle Code

- Section 9A-8
- 	Section 9A-8

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

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**Notes:**
1988:	Discussion on UVC found under Support.

Final Rule:	Several comments were received regarding the FHWA’s proposal of stating the text under SUPPOT rather than STANDARD.  The FHWA agrees that the information included on UVC is best reflected under Standard which is also consistent with the language found in Part 1 of the manual.

## Application & Placement of Signs

- 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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**Notes:**
1988:	Section 9B-1 “Application of Signs” and Section 9B-2 “Location and Position”
Final Rule:	The text discussing application and location of signs has been combined into Section 9B.01 “Application & Placement of Signs”

## Minimum / Maximum Mounting Heights

- 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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**Notes:**
1988:	Figure 9-1 shows the minimum height of 4 ft and a maximum height of 5 ft.

Final Rule:	Language has been added to the text of 9B.01 to correspond with Figure 9B-1.
“Mounting height for ground-mounted signs on shared-use paths shall be a minimum of 1.2 m (4 ft) and a maximum of 1.5 m (5 ft), measured from the bottom edge of the sign to the near edge of the path surface.”

## Minimum / Maximum Mounting Heights - Figure 9B-1

**Notes:**
1988:	Figure 9-1 shows the minimum height of 4 ft and a maximum height of 5 ft.

Final Rule:	Language has been added to the text of 9B.01 to correspond with Figure 9B-1.
“Mounting height for ground-mounted signs on shared-use paths shall be a minimum of 1.2 m (4 ft) and a maximum of 1.5 m (5 ft), measured from the bottom edge of the sign to the near edge of the path surface.”

## Sign Sizes For Shared Use Paths

- 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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**Notes:**
1988:	Table not in Manual

Final Rule:	Table 9B-1 has been added to Part 9 which lists minimum sign sizes for signs found on shared-use paths.

## Table 9B-1Sign Sizes For Shared Use Paths

**Notes:**
1988:	Table not in Manual

Final Rule:	Table 9B-1 has been added to Part 9 which lists minimum sign sizes for signs found on shared-use paths.

## 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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**Notes:**
1988:	Not in MUTCD.

Final Rule:	The statement that sign sizes for shared use paths should be those shown in Table 9B-1 is changed from GUIDANCE (as proposed) to a STANDARD since sign sizes are considered STANDARD in other parts of the MUTCD.  “The sign sizes for shared-use paths SHALL be those shown in Table 9B-1.”
An OPTION statement has been added to allow the use of larger size signs when appropriate.  “Larger size signs may be used on shared-use paths when appropriate.”

## Stop & Yield Signs

- 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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**Notes:**
1988:	Not in MUTCD
Final Rule:	Text has been added to the OPTION statement that allows the use of larger STOP and YIELD signs when appropriate.  Docket comments also suggested adding GUIDANCE on assignment of priority at path/roadway intersections and to recommend selection of appropriate intersection control.

## Section Title Changes

- “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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**Notes:**
1988:	
Final Rule:	Several changes have been made to the section titles to more appropriate describe the text being addressed or to be consistent with definitions found in Section 9A.

## Section Title Changes

- “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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**Notes:**
1988:	
Final Rule:	Several changes have been made to the section titles to more appropriate describe the text being addressed or to be consistent with definitions found in Section 9A.

## 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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**Notes:**
1988:	Not in MUTCD
Final Rule:	Two new signs and appropriate text have been added to Section 9B.04 “Bicycle Lane Signs”.  Optional text addresses the use of the R3-16 a and R3-17a bicycle lane signs .  The R3-16a sign may be used to notify the bicyclist that the bicycle lane is ending.  The R3-17a sign may be used to notify bicyclists that where there is a lane used for parking along the bikeway, bicyclists may encounter parked vehicles where parking is allowed.

## Preferential Lane (Diamond) Symbol

- 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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**Notes:**
1988:	The “diamond” preferential lane symbol was used on the R3-16 and R3-17 signs and pavement markings.

Final Rule:	FHWA received no negative comments in its proposal to eliminate the use of the “diamond” for bicycle preferential lane signs and markings.  The FHWA is providing a phase-in compliance period of 5 years after the effective of the final rule for existing markings to minimize any impact on State and local highway agencies.  This change is effective immediately for new signing installations.

## Preferential LaneR3-16 & R3-17 signs.

**Notes:**
1988:	The “diamond” preferential lane symbol was used on the R3-16 and R3-17 signs and pavement markings.

Final Rule:	FHWA received no negative comments in its proposal to eliminate the use of the “diamond” for bicycle preferential lane signs and markings.  The FHWA is providing a phase-in compliance period of 5 years after the effective of the final rule for existing markings to minimize any impact on State and local highway agencies.  This change is effective immediately for new signing installations.

## Begin Right Turn Lane Yield to Bikes Sign

- 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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**Notes:**
1988:	The R3-7 sign was discussed in Section 9B-12.
The term “merging maneuver” was used to discuss right turning motor vehicles merging with bicycle traffic on designated bike lanes.

Final Rule:	Based on comments received, the R3-7 sign “RIGHT LANE MUST TURN RIGHT” is not specifically a bicycle-related sign but is instead related to right turn only lanes.  This sign has been deleted from Part 9 since it is addressed in Part 2B.
This section title has been revised to “Begin Right Turn Lane Yield to Bikes Sign R4-4” since it better defines the sign’s use.  The OPTION statement has been revised to reduce redundancy and to clarify the intent of this sign to be used at the beginning of right turn only lanes substituting the word “weave” for “merge” which better describes the movement at these locations.

## No Parking Bicycle Lane Signs

- “Where it is necessary to restrict...shall be used.”
- 	Section 9B-11

- Text in NPA modified to read “If the installation of signs is necessary...shall be used”
- 	Section 9B.08

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**Notes:**
1988:	“Where it is necessary to restrict...shall be used.”
Final Rule:	The text has been modified and prefaced with “If the installation of signs is necessary...” in order to clarify that when these signs are posted, this concept shall be followed.  This addition to the text allows flexibility and has no impact on State and local  laws affecting parking in bicycle lanes. 

## 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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**Notes:**
1988:	Not in MUTCD.
	...“Where bicyclists are expected to dismount and walk with pedestrians while crossing the street.”

Final Rule:	OPTIONAL text has been added to this section to address the use of the R10-3 sign at locations without pedestrian signals.  “Where it is not intended for bicyclists to be controlled by ped. Signal indications, the R10-3 sign may be used.”
The GUIDANCE statement has been modified deleting the phrase “where bicyclists are expected to dismount and walk with pedestrians while crossing the street” since the State’s law or UVC may not require bicyclists to dismount.	

## 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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**Notes:**
1988:	“Intersection Warning Signs are included...prevailing geometric pattern on bike trails where connecting routes joins...”

Final Rule:	Docket comments pointed out that the current text is in conflict with Section 2C.33.  The text found under OPTION in Section 2C.33 has been inserted in this section and modified to include “shared use paths.”.  Language has also been added under GUIDANCE found in Section 2C.33 that states that intersection warning signs should not be used when the path approach to the intersection has a stop, yield, or signal control.

## Bicycle Surface Condition Warning Sign

- 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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**Notes:**
1988:	Horizontal Condition Sign
	Not in MUTCD as plaque.

Final Rule:	Several docket comments remarked that the word “Hazardous” in the Bicycle Hazardous Condition Warning Sign may be misinterpreted for the warning condition ahead in the bicycle path surface.  FHWA has changed the sign and text to read “Bicycle Surface Condition Warning Sign”.
The SLIPPERY WHEN WET plaque (W8-1p) has been added as a condition similar to other specific surface conditions (DIP, BUMP).

## 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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**Notes:**
1988:	Not in MUTCD
Final Rule:	The text found in Section 2C.36 addressing a new application for advance crossing and crossing signs has been added to 9B.15.  The FHWA eliminated the crosswalk lines on the crossing signs since road user’s comprehension studies show that they generally do not know the difference between the 2 signs.  Instead of using crosswalk lines within the sign to indicate where the actual crossing located, a crossing sign with supplemental downward pointing arrow plaque to show the crossing location shall be used.  In advance crossing situations the crossing sign (W11-1) sign may be supplemented with an “AHEAD” or “XX FEET” plaque.
The FHWA is providing a phase-in compliance period of 7 years after the effective date of this final rule for existing signs to minimize any impact on State and local highway agencies.  This period will allow for replacement of existing signs after their normal service life.  This change is effective immediately for new sign installations.

## Bicycle Crossing Warning SignW11-1 Sign With W16-7 Diagonal Downward Arrow Plaque.

**Notes:**
1988:	Not in MUTCD
Final Rule:	The text found in Section 2C.36 addressing a new application for advance crossing and crossing signs has been added to 9B.15.  The FHWA eliminated the crosswalk lines on the crossing signs since road user’s comprehension studies show that they generally do not know the difference between the 2 signs.  Instead of using crosswalk lines within the sign to indicate where the actual crossing located, a crossing sign with supplemental downward pointing arrow plaque to show the crossing location shall be used.  In advance crossing situations the crossing sign (W11-1) sign may be supplemented with an “AHEAD” or “XX FEET” plaque.
The FHWA is providing a phase-in compliance period of 7 years after the effective date of this final rule for existing signs to minimize any impact on State and local highway agencies.  This period will allow for replacement of existing signs after their normal service life.  This change is effective immediately for new sign installations.

## Bicycle Crossing Warning Sign

- 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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**Notes:**
1988:	Text specifically states “750 ft in advance...where speeds are high...a distance of 250 ft where speeds are low.”

Final Rule:	Distances stated for low and high speed roadway have been removed and the reader has been referred to Table 2C-3 which states the guidelines for advance placement of warning sign.

## Bicycle Crossing Warning Sign

- 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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**Notes:**
1988:	Text specifically states “750 ft in advance...where speeds are high...a distance of 250 ft where speeds are low.”

Final Rule:	Distances stated for low and high speed roadway have been removed and the reader has been referred to Table 2C-3 which states the guidelines for advance placement of warning sign.

## Fluorescent Yellow-Green Crossing Signs

- Not in MUTCD.

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

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**Notes:**
1988:	Not in MUTCD

Final Rule:	Language has been added to Section 9B.15 that addresses the optional use of the color fluorescent yellow green for school warning signs.  This amendment was adopted on June 19, 1998.  The FHWA has included this OPTION for use of the color and GUIDANCE that addresses the systematic approach for the use of this color.

## Share the Road Plaque

- 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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**Notes:**
1988:	Not in MUTCD.
Final Rule:	The Final Rule text published at 62 FR 1364 on January 9, 1997 has been modified to clarify that the Share the Road word message plaque (W16-1) may be used in conjunction with the W11-1 Bicycle Crossing sign.  

## Share the Road Plaque W16-1 Used in Conjunction With W11-1 Sign

**Notes:**
1988:	Not in MUTCD.
Final Rule:	The Final Rule text published at 62 FR 1364 on January 9, 1997 has been modified to clarify that the Share the Road word message plaque (W16-1) may be used in conjunction with the W11-1 Bicycle Crossing sign.  

## Bicycle Route Markers

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

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

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**Notes:**
1988:	“Bicycle Route  Markers (M1-8) SHOULD be used to establish a unique designation...

Final Rule:	FHWA modified the text to reflect an OPTION.  “To establish a unique identification (route designation) for a state or local bicycle route, the Bicycle Route (M1-8) marker may be used.”

## Bicycle Route Markers M1-9

- 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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**Notes:**
1988:	The route number is shown below the bicycle symbol

Final Rule:	The bicycle route marker has been revised to be consistent with the M1-9 design shown in the Standard Highway Signs book.  The M1-9 design shows the route number above and the bicycle below which improves the legibility of the route number.

## 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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**Notes:**
1988:	“...shall have white arrow on green background.”

Final Rule:	The discussion of color for the M7-1 through M7-7 signs has been changed to a STANDARD to ensure uniformity.

## Destination Arrow/Supplemental Plaque M7-1 & M7-7 signs 

**Notes:**
1988:	“...shall have white arrow on green background.”

Final Rule:	The discussion of color for the M7-1 through M7-7 signs has been changed to a STANDARD to ensure uniformity.

## 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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**Notes:**
1988:	Figure 9-2 “Typical Signing for Beginning and Ending of Bicycle Trail”

Final Rule:	The Final Rule text stated that this figure had been revised to read “Example...” however the figure shown in the final text remains “Typical”.  This will be corrected to “Example” in Revision 1.  Other modifications to the figure include removing the crosswalk lines, extending the centerline through the roadway, adding a curb line at the beginning/end of the bicycle route, and extending the size of the arrow sign (M7-1).

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

**Notes:**
1988:	Figure 9-2 “Typical Signing for Beginning and Ending of Bicycle Trail”

Final Rule:	The Final Rule text stated that this figure had been revised to read “Example...” however the figure shown in the final text remains “Typical”.  This will be corrected to “Example” in Revision 1.  Other modifications to the figure include removing the crosswalk lines, extending the centerline through the roadway, adding a curb line at the beginning/end of the bicycle route, and extending the size of the arrow sign (M7-1).

## Markings–General 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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**Notes:**
1988:	“...should be used...bicycle lane on a highway facility.”
Not in MUTCD.

Final Rule:	The text in GUIDANCE of Section 9C.02 is modified to include all bicycle facilities, not merely bicycle lanes.
The text in Section 09C.02 regarding “pavement marking materials that will minimize loss of traction under wet conditions” is changed to a more generalized statement since some materials may be slippery to bicyclists when dry as well as wet.

## Markings-General Principles

- “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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**Notes:**
1988:	“The frequent use of symbols and word messages stenciled in bike lanes IS a desirable method of supplementing sign messages.”

Final Rule:	The text has been modified to GUIDANCE.  “Pavement marking symbols and/or word messages SHOULD be used in the bicycle lanes.”

## FIGURE 9B-3

- 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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**Notes:**
1988:	Figure 9C-3 “Typical Signing for Beginning/End of Preferential Bike Lane”.

Final Rule:	This figure has been deleted from the MUTCD and replaced with a new Figure 9B-3 “Typical Signs and Markings for Shared-Use Paths”  which combines signing and marking for shared-use paths.

## Marking Patterns and Color

- “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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**Notes:**
1988:	Guidance language “A solid white line should be used to mark this separation of path use.”

Final Rule:	Language has been changed to an OPTION.  “On shared-use paths, a solid white line may be used to separate different types of users.”

## Markings For Bicycle Lanes

- “Marking of Designated Bikeways”
- Not in MUTCD
- Not in MUTCD

- “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

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**Notes:**
1988:	9C-4 “Marking of Designated Bikeways”

Final Rule:	Title has been changed to “Markings for Bicycle Lanes” in order to be consistent with the revised definition of this term.
The word “preferential” has been deleted throughout Part 9 to be consistent with the language found in the AASHTO “Guide for the Development of Bicycle Facilities”.
Text has been added under STANDARD requiring signs to be used with preferential lane lane symbols.  Use of pavement marking only would not alert drivers to the presence of the lane to the same extent as markings and signs together would, especially in inclement weather conditions.
Language under STANDARD includes maximum distance between markings.  The sentence reads:  “ If used, the bicycle lane symbol shall be placed immediately after but not closer than 20 m (65 ft) from the crossroad, or other locations as needed.”

## Markings For Bicycle Lanes

- 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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**Notes:**
1988:	Not in MUTCD.
Diamond Shaped Preferential Use Symbol used.

Final Rule:	Guidance has been added to indicate how bicycle lanes are specifically defined by marking.  It reads “Longitudinal pavement markings should be used to define bicycle lanes.”
The diamond shaped preferential use symbol has been deleted due to confusion as HOV lane symbol.

## New Figures:  Installation of Pavement Marking Treatments

- 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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**Notes:**
1988:	Not in MUTCD

Final Rule:	Figure 9C-1 shows recommended signs and symbols for a bicycle lane.
Figure 9C-3 has been added to show the typical bicycle lane treatment at right turn only lanes.

## 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

- Yellow Text Denotes a Standard

**Notes:**
1988:	Not in MUTCD

Final Rule:
Figure 9C-4 show the typical bicycle lane treatment at parking lane into a right turn only lane.
Figure 9C-5 shows the typical pavement markings for bicycle lanes on a 2-way street.

## Figure 9C-1New Figure

**Notes:**
1988:	Not in MUTCD

Final Rule:
Figure 9C-4 show the typical bicycle lane treatment at parking lane into a right turn only lane.
Figure 9C-5 shows the typical pavement markings for bicycle lanes on a 2-way street.

## Figure 9C-3New Figure

**Notes:**
1988:	Not in MUTCD

Final Rule:
Figure 9C-4 show the typical bicycle lane treatment at parking lane into a right turn only lane.
Figure 9C-5 shows the typical pavement markings for bicycle lanes on a 2-way street.

## Figure 9C-4New Figure

**Notes:**
1988:	Not in MUTCD

Final Rule:
Figure 9C-4 show the typical bicycle lane treatment at parking lane into a right turn only lane.
Figure 9C-5 shows the typical pavement markings for bicycle lanes on a 2-way street.

## Figure 9C-5New Figure

**Notes:**
1988:	Not in MUTCD

Final Rule:
Figure 9C-4 show the typical bicycle lane treatment at parking lane into a right turn only lane.
Figure 9C-5 shows the typical pavement markings for bicycle lanes on a 2-way street.

## Object Markers

- “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

_**1988 MUTCD**__**	**__**	**_**    **_**2000 MUTCD**_

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**Notes:**
1988:	Section 9C-6 “Object Markers on Bicycle Trails”

Final Rule:	Title changed to “Object Markers on Shared Use Paths”
The language found under STANDARD regarding markers on shared-use paths has been expanded to include text found in Section 3C.02.  “As indicated in Section 3C.02, obstructions within the bikeway shall be marked with the appropriate object marker or delineation.”

## Pavement Markings for Obstructions

- 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

_**1988 MUTCD**__**	**__**	**_**    **_**2000 MUTCD**_

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**Notes:**
1988:	Text found under “Object Markings on Bicycle Trails”.  “Where a storm drain hazard cannot be eliminated, it may be made more visible to bicyclists by defining with a white marking applied as shown in in figure 9-7.

Final Rule:	A separate section has been added to address this issue separately: “Pavement Markings for Obstructions”.
The text found under GUIDANCE addresses the marking applicable to obstructions other than drain grates and to specify that such markings should be used specifically for hazards near the roadway edge and not in the center of the roadway.  The sentence reads:  “in roadway situations where a drain grate or other roadway obstruction that is inappropriate for bicycle travel cannot be eliminated, white markings applied as shown in in Figure 9C-7 should be used.  

## Figure 9C-7Pavement Markings for Obstructions

**Notes:**
1988:	Text found under “Object Markings on Bicycle Trails”.  “Where a storm drain hazard cannot be eliminated, it may be made more visible to bicyclists by defining with a white marking applied as shown in in figure 9-7.

Final Rule:	A separate section has been added to address this issue separately: “Pavement Markings for Obstructions”.
The text found under GUIDANCE addresses the marking applicable to obstructions other than drain grates and to specify that such markings should be used specifically for hazards near the roadway edge and not in the center of the roadway.  The sentence reads:  “in roadway situations where a drain grate or other roadway obstruction that is inappropriate for bicycle travel cannot be eliminated, white markings applied as shown in in Figure 9C-7 should be used.  

## Visibility Requirements and Signal Operations

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

- 9D-2 “Visibility Requirements”
- 9D-3 “Signal Operation for Bicycles”
- 	Section 9D-2 & 9D-3

_**1988 MUTCD**__**	**__**	**_**    **_**2000 MUTCD**_

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**Notes:**
1988:	9D-2 “Visibility Requirements” and 9D-3 “Signal Operation for Bicycles”

Final Rule:	The FHWA has combined the discussion on visibility requirements with the discussion on signal operations for bicycles.

## Visibility Requirements and Signal Operations

- Not in MUTCD
- “Programmed Signals”
- 	Sections 9D-2 & 9D-3

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

_**1988 MUTCD**__**	**__**	**_**    **_**2000 MUTCD**_

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**Notes:**
1988:	Not in MUTCD
	The term “Programmed Signals” is used.

Final Rule:	Based on docket comments the text proposed in the NPA has been revised to read:  “On bikewys, the needs of bicyclcists shall be considerd when setting signal timing.”

The term “Visibility-Limited Signal Faces” replaces the term “Programmed Signals”

## Revised Figure

- 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

_**1988 MUTCD**__**	**__**	**_**    **_**2000 MUTCD**_

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**Notes:**
1988:	Figure 9-6 Word & Symbol Pavement Markings for Bike Facilities depicts 5 drawings.

Final Rule:	The figure found in the 1988 MUTCD has been divided into two figures based on docket comments.  The top two diagrams are numbered and titled “Figure 9B-3 Typical Signs and Markings for Shared-Use Paths.”  The bottom right diagram has been deleted because it is not considered necessary.  The bottom two diagrams remain and are numbered and titled “Figure 9C-6 Typical Optional Word and Symbol Pavement Markings for Bicycle Lanes”

## Figure 9B-3Revised Figure

**Notes:**
1988:	Figure 9-6 Word & Symbol Pavement Markings for Bike Facilities depicts 5 drawings.

Final Rule:	The figure found in the 1988 MUTCD has been divided into two figures based on docket comments.  The top two diagrams are numbered and titled “Figure 9B-3 Typical Signs and Markings for Shared-Use Paths.”  The bottom right diagram has been deleted because it is not considered necessary.  The bottom two diagrams remain and are numbered and titled “Figure 9C-6 Typical Optional Word and Symbol Pavement Markings for Bicycle Lanes”

## Figure 9C-6Revised Figure

**Notes:**
1988:	Figure 9-6 Word & Symbol Pavement Markings for Bike Facilities depicts 5 drawings.

Final Rule:	The figure found in the 1988 MUTCD has been divided into two figures based on docket comments.  The top two diagrams are numbered and titled “Figure 9B-3 Typical Signs and Markings for Shared-Use Paths.”  The bottom right diagram has been deleted because it is not considered necessary.  The bottom two diagrams remain and are numbered and titled “Figure 9C-6 Typical Optional Word and Symbol Pavement Markings for Bicycle Lanes”

## New Figure

- Not in MUTCD

- Figure 9C-2 “Center Line Markings for Shared-Use Paths”
- Depicts Centerline & Obstruction Markings

_**1988 MUTCD**__**	**__**	**_**    **_**2000 MUTCD**_

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**Notes:**
1988:	Not in MUTCD

Final Rule:	 A new Figure 9C-2 “Center Line Markings for Shared-Use Path” has been added and depicts centerline and obstruction markings for paths.  This figure is added to more clearly shown how to divide a shared-use path of sufficient width into two opposing lanes and how to delineate an obstruction.

## Figure 9C-2New Figure

**Notes:**
1988:	Not in MUTCD

Final Rule:	 A new Figure 9C-2 “Center Line Markings for Shared-Use Path” has been added and depicts centerline and obstruction markings for paths.  This figure is added to more clearly shown how to divide a shared-use path of sufficient width into two opposing lanes and how to delineate an obstruction.

## 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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**Notes:**
1988:	Figure 9-9 “Typical Marking in Advance of Storm Drain Grate”

Final Rule:	Figure 9C-7 replaces the old Figure 9-9.  This figure is also found in AASHTO’s  “Guide of Development of Bicycle Facilities” and clearly shows marking details and taper rates.