# Presentation: 057070

- Part 9
- Traffic Controls for Bicycle Facilities

## 9A.03 Definitions Relating to Bicycles

- Adds a definition for “Bicycle Facilities”
- Removes the definition for “Bicycle Path”
- Revises the definition for “Shared use Path”

**Notes:**
In Section 9A.03  Definitions Relating to Bicycles, a definition for “Bicycle Facilities” is added to the first STANDARD statement because the term is frequently used in Part 9. The FHWA also removes the definition for “Bicycle Path,” and removes the remaining occurrences of “bicycle path” from the MUTCD because “shared use path” appropriately covers the term.  The FHWA also revises the definition for “Shared Use Path” to clarify that it is outside the traveled way (“outside the traveled way’ is added to the first sentence of the definition)
Bicycle Facilities – a general term denoting improvements and provisions that accommodate or encourage bicycling, including parking and storage facilities, and shared roadways not specifically defined for bicycle use.
Shared-Use Path—a bikeway outside the traveled way and physically separated from motorized vehicular traffic by an open space or barrier and either within the highway right-of-way or within an independent alignment. Shared-use paths are also used by pedestrians (including skaters, users of manual and motorized wheelchairs, and joggers) and other authorized motorized and non-motorized users.

## 9B.02 Design of Bicycle Signs

- Change in Terminology: Replaces “bicycle facilities” with “shared-use path”
- Changes the title of Table 9B-1 to “Minimum Sign Sizes for Bicycle Facilities”
- Separates the column headed “Minimum Sign Size” into two sub columns headed “Shared-Use Path” and “Roadway,”

**Notes:**
In Section 9B.02  Design of Bicycle Signs, the term “bicycle facilities” is replaced with the term “shared-use path” in the first sentence of the second paragraph of the STANDARD statement because this sentence relates only to shared-use paths and not to on-street bicycle lanes.  Shared-use paths are for the use of pedestrians (with or without disabilities), skaters, joggers, and other non-motorized users in addition to bicyclists. 
Additionally, the FHWA changes the title of Table 9B-1 from “Sign Sizes for Shared-Use Paths” to “Minimum Sign Sizes for Bicycle Facilities” and separates the column headed “Minimum Sign Size” into two sub columns headed “Shared-Use Path” and “Roadway,” to better distinguish between the applications of signs on paths and roadways and to be consistent with sign sizes used on roadways as described in Part 2.  The FHWA also revises Table 9B-1 by adding additional signs to reflect changes elsewhere in Part 9. 
The illustration on the slide is a portion of the Table 9B-1

## 9B.03 STOP and YIELD Signs (R1-1, R1-2)

- In Section 9B.03, the GUIDANCE statement revised to address both STOP **and** YIELD signs placement, not exclusively STOP signs.

**Notes:**
In Section 9B.03  STOP and YIELD Signs (R1-1, R1-2), the FHWA modifies the second paragraph of GUIDANCE statement so that it applies to the installation of both STOP and YIELD signs, and not exclusively to STOP signs. 

The second paragraph of Guidance statement states: “When placement of STOP or YIELD signs is considered, priority at a shared-use path/roadway intersection should be assigned with consideration of the following:
A. Relative speeds of shared-use path and roadway users;
B. Relative volumes of shared-use path and roadway traffic; and
C. Relative importance of shared-use path and roadway.”

## 9B.04 Bicycle Lane Signs

- Revises section title to “Bicycle Lane Signs (R3-17, _R3-17a, R3-17b_)”
- BIKE LANE (R3-17) Sign redesigned to be used in conjunction with Supplemental plaques  (AHEAD) (R3-17a) and (ENDS) (R3-17b).

- R3-17

- R3-17a

- R3-17b

- R3-17 in 2000 MUTCD

**Notes:**
 In Section 9B.04, the FHWA changes the title from “Bicycle Lane Signs (R3-16, R3-17)” to “Bicycle Lane Signs (R3-17, R3-17a, R3-17b)” to reflect the changes to the Bicycle Lane Signs.
Redesigned Sign: BIKE LANE (R3-17) used in conjunction with Supplemental plaques  (AHEAD) (R3-17a) and (ENDS) (R3-17b) to replace the old R3-16, R3016a, R3-17 signs.

Additionally, the FHWA removes existing text in this section in its entirety and replaces it with new text regarding the use of Bicycle Lane signs.  This modification replaces the existing Bicycle LANE AHEAD (R3-16), Bicycle LANE ENDS (R3-16a), and RIGHT LANE Bicycle ONLY (R3-17) signs with a redesigned BIKE LANE (R3-17) sign to be used in conjunction with new supplemental AHEAD (R3-17a) and ENDS (R3-17b) plaques.  These sign combinations will more clearly provide the information contained on the old R3-16, R3-16a, R3-17, and R3-17a signs, and will reduce road user confusion. 

## 9B.05 BEGIN RIGHT TURN LANE YIELD TO BIKES Sign 

- New GUIDANCE statement:
- 	Guidance: The R4-4 sign should not be used when bicyclists need to move left because of a right-turn lane drop situation

- R4-4

**Notes:**
A GUIDANCE statement is added to the end of the section to clarify that the R4-4 sign should not be used when bicyclists need to move left because of a right-turn lane drop situation.  The FHWA believes that this GUIDANCE statement is necessary for clarity and for safety, and to reinforce that when there is a right-turn lane drop, it is the bicyclists who should yield to motor vehicle traffic when moving to the left, thus the R4-4 sign should not be used in those situations.

## 9B.06 Bicycle WRONG WAY Sign and RIDE WITH TRAFFIC Plaque

- NEW Section for the new R5-1b sign and R9-3c plaque

- R5-1b

- R9-3c

**Notes:**
A new section is added following Section 9B.05  BEGIN RIGHT TURN LANE YIELD TO BIKES Sign (R4-4).  The new section is numbered and titled “Section 9B.06  Bicycle WRONG WAY Sign and RIDE WITH TRAFFIC Plaque (R5-1b, R9-3c)” and provides GUIDANCE and OPTIONS regarding the design and placement of Bicycle WRONG WAY Signs. 

Section 9B.06 Bicycle WRONG WAY Sign and RIDE WITH TRAFFIC Plaque (R5-1b, R9-3c)
Option:
The Bicycle WRONG WAY (R5-1b) sign and RIDE WITH TRAFFIC (R9-3c) plaque (see Figure 9B-2) may be placed facing wrong-way bicycle traffic, such as on the left side of a roadway.
This sign and plaque may be mounted back-to-back with other signs to minimize visibility to other traffic.
Guidance:
The RIDE WITH TRAFFIC plaque should be used only in conjunction with the Bicycle WRONG WAY sign, and should be mounted directly below the Bicycle WRONG WAY sign.

## 9B.09 No Parking BIKE LANE Signs

- Title revision
- Changes name of the sign throughout the section.
- Elimination of the R3-17a sign in the 2000 MUTCD

**Notes:**
In Section 9B.09  No Parking Bike Lane Signs (R7-9, R7-9a) (referred to as Section 9B.08  No Parking Bicycle Lane Signs (R7-9, R7-9a) in the 2000 MUTCD), the FHWA changes the title and the first STANDARD statement to accurately reflect the name of the sign. The R3-17a is removed because the sign is confusing to road users.  

The R7-9 and R7-9a are not new signs.

## Bike Signal Actuation Sign (9B.12) & Marking (9C.05)

- NEW Sign and pavement symbol to inform bicyclists where to situate themselves to actuate traffic signal.

**Notes:**
A new section is added following existing Section 9B.10 (new Section 9B.11)  Shared-Use Path Restriction Sign (R9-7).  The new section is numbered and titled “Section 9B.12  Bicycle Signal Actuation Sign (R10-22)” and provides a new sign giving information to bicyclists on how to best situate themselves within the new Bicycle Detector pavement marking symbol so that they can actuate the traffic signal.  Section 9C.05 has also been added for the new pavement marking for bicycle signal actuation. 

Section 9B.12 Bicycle Signal Actuation Sign (R10-22)
Option:
The Bicycle Signal Actuation (R10-22) sign (see Figure 9B-2) may be installed at signalized intersections where markings are used to indicate the location where a bicyclist is to be positioned to actuate the signal (see Section 9C.05).
Guidance:
If the Bicycle Signal Actuation sign is installed, it should be placed at the roadside adjacent to the marking to emphasize the connection between the marking and the sign.

Section 9C.05 Bicycle Detector Symbol
Option:
A symbol (see Figure 9C-7) may be placed on the pavement indicating the optimum position for a bicyclist to actuate the signal.
An R10-22 sign (see Section 9B.12 and Figure 9B-2) may be installed to supplement the pavement marking.

## 9B.16 Bicycle Surface Condition Warning Sign 

- First OPTION statement revised to clarify that DUMP, DIP, Pavement Ends signs are not supplemental plaques used with the W8-10, but are standard signs to be used independently.

- W8-1

- W8-2

**Notes:**
Section 9B.16 Bicycle Surface Condition Warning Sign (W8-10)
Option:
The Bicycle Surface Condition Warning (W8-10) sign (see Figure 9B-3) may be installed where roadway or shared-use path conditions could cause a bicyclist to lose control of the bicycle. 
Signs warning of other conditions that might be of concern to bicyclists, including BUMP (W8-1), DIP (W8-2), PAVEMENT ENDS (W8-3), and any other word message that describes conditions that are of concern to bicyclists, may also be used.
A supplemental plaque may be used to clarify the specific type of surface condition.

## Section 9B.17 Bicycle Warning Sign (W11-1)

- The word “Crossing” is removed from the section title and the W11-1 sign name

- W11-1

**Notes:**
The FHWA changed the section title and sign name because the sign has other uses besides warning of crossing.

## 9C.02 General Principles

- Relocates the Standard statement in  Section 9C.03 to Section 9C.02 to clarify that the standards is applicable to all bicycle facilities not just shared-use paths.

**Standard: **The colors, width of lines, patterns of lines, and symbols used for marking bicycle facilities shall be as defined in Sections 3A.04, 3A.05, and 3B.22.

**Notes:**
In Section 9C.02  General Principles, the FHWA adds a new STANDARD statement after the second GUIDANCE statement.  This new STANDARD statement referring to the colors, widths of lines, and patterns of lines, and symbols used for bicycle markings is being moved from Section 9C.03  Marking Patterns and Colors on Shared-Use Paths to Section 9C.02 because this text is applicable to all bicycle facilities, not just shared-use paths, and is more appropriate in this section than Section 9C.03. 
Standard:
The colors, width of lines, patterns of lines, and symbols used for marking bicycle facilities shall be as defined in Sections 3A.04, 3A.05, and 3B.22.

## Figure 9C-2 Centerline Markings for Shared-Use Paths

- Changes dimensions between obstruction and normal solid yellow line from “0.6 m (2 ft) to “0.3” (1 ft).

**Notes:**
Figure 9C-2, Centerline Markings for Shared-use Paths.

On the illustration at the bottom of the page, the dimensions between the obstruction and the normal solid yellow line is changed from “0.6 m (2 ft)” to “0.3 m (1 ft).

## 9C.04 Markings for Bicycle Lanes

- Removes distance requirement (20 m, 65 ft) for placing bicycle lane symbols.
- New STANDARD text prohibiting placement of bicycle lanes to right of right turn only lane.
- New SURPPORT text discouraging bicyclist continuing straight thru intersection from right of right turn lane.
- New GUIDANCE and SUPPORT on not using posts or raised pavement markers to separate bike lanes from adjacent travel lanes.

- More ...

**Notes:**
In Section 9C.04  Markings For Bicycle Lanes, the FHWA revises the first sentence of the STANDARD statement to remove the specific distance of “not closer than 20 m (65 ft) from the crossroad” from the requirement for placing bicycle lane symbols, to provide jurisdictions with additional flexibility. 
Additionally, the FHWA adds a new item to the STANDARD statement prohibiting the placement of bicycle lanes to the right of a right turn only lane. 
The FHWA adds a new paragraph to the SUPPORT statement indicating that a bicyclist continuing straight through an intersection from the right of a right turn lane would be inconsistent with normal traffic behavior and would violate the expectation of right-turning motorists. 
The FHWA also adds a GUIDANCE statement and a SUPPORT statement to provide guidance on not using posts or raised pavement markers to separate bicycle lanes from adjacent travel lanes because they can hinder maintenance of the bicycle lane and prevent proper vehicle merging. 

## 9C.04 Markings for Bicycle Lanes

- New STANDARD text prohibiting placement of bike lanes in circular roadway of roundabout.

- More ...

**Notes:**
The FHWA also adds a new item to the Section 9C.04 STANDARD statement prohibiting the placement of bicycle lanes in the circular roadway of a roundabout intersection because such markings have been found to cause a false sense of security for bicyclists traveling through the roundabout with conflicting and turning traffic.  This change is consistent with the state of the practice for roundabout intersection design and is consistent with changes to Section 3B.24  Markings for Roundabout Intersections. 

## 9C.04 Markings for Bicycle Lanes 

- New guidance: When the right through lane is dropped to become a right turn only lane, the bicycle lane markings should stop at least 100 feet before the beginning of the right turn lane. Through bicycle lane markings should resume to the left of the right turn only lane.
- An optional through-right turn lane next to a right turn only lane should not be used where there is a through bicycle lane. If a capacity analysis indicates the need for an optional through-right turn lane, the bicycle lane should be discontinued at the intersection approach.

**Notes:**
The FHWA adds a new GUIDANCE statement to establish guidance for bicycle lane markings at locations where a right through lane becomes an exclusive right turn lane and at locations where there is a shared through and right turn lane next to a right turn only lane. 

## 9D.02 Signal Operations for Bicycles

- Revised STANDARD requiring signal timing and actuation be reviewed and adjusted to consider needs of bicyclists.
-    “On bikeways, signal timing and actuation shall be reviewed and adjusted to consider the needs of bicyclists”

**Notes:**
In Section 9D.02  Signal Operations for Bicycles, the FHWA revises the STANDARD statement to require that signal timing and actuation be reviewed and adjusted to consider the needs of bicyclists, instead of simply requiring the consideration of bicyclists’ needs when timing signals.  This greater emphasis is to ensure that the different operating characteristics of bicyclists are accounted for.

The text reads:  “On bikeways, the needs of bicyclists shall be considered when setting signal timing”  The new text reads: “On bikeways, signal timing and actuation shall be reviewed and adjusted to consider the needs of bicyclists.”