# Presentation: 191228

## Slide 1

## CHANGES MADE TO THE FOLLOWING PARTS:

- PART I     -	GENERAL PROVISIONS
- PART II    -	SIGNS
- PART III   -	MARKINGS
- PART IV   -	SIGNALS
- PART VI   -	CONSTRUCTION & MAINTENANCE
- PART VII  -	SCHOOL AREAS
- PART VIII -	RAILROAD CROSSINGS
- PART IX   -	BICYCLE FACILITIES

**Notes:**
The FHWA made changes (additions, deletions, modifications, or deferments) to various sections in Parts I, II, III, IV, VI, VII, VIII, and IX of the MUTCD 

## PART I - GENERAL PROVISIONS

- I - 10    STANDARDIZATION OF TRAFFIC CONTROL
- 	 DEVICES ON PRIVATE PROPERTY

**Notes:**
I-10  ACTION:  ADOPTED.
  Amendment to MUTCD adds language to section 1A-3 to encourage use of standard TCDs on private property by encouraging States to adopt section 15-117 of the Uniform Vehicle Code which states that “traffic control devices used on private property open to public shall be installed and maintained pursuant to standards in MUTCD.”  Adoption of the UVC language is a State option.
  23 CFR, Part 655.603 states that “The MUTCD is the National Standard for all traffic control devices installed on ANY street, highway, or bicycle trail open to public travel.
  This change is compatible with the intent of 23 CFR and no additional costs on State and local highway jurisdictions are imposed.

## PART II - SIGNS:  INTRODUCTION & 

- PART II - SIGNS:  INTRODUCTION &
-          GENERAL STANDARDS

**Notes:**
II-118  ACTION:  ADOPTED w/ MODIFICATION.
  Although the original request was for a motorcycle symbol, FHWA is not adopting a standard symbol at this time.  
  7 possible symbols tested did poorly in the motorist comprehension study.
  Intended message is difficult to portray.
  Additional research will be conducted for the appropriate symbol.
  FHWA is adopting language for MUTCD section 2C-40 which recommends highway agencies develop special word message signs and use existing symbol signs to warn both motorcyclists and motorists of specific hazardous roadway conditions.

## II - 120    STANDARD WARNING SYMBOL SIGN FOR 

- 	    SUBSTANDARD VERTICAL CURVES OVER
- 	    RAILROAD CROSSING

**Notes:**
II-120  ACTION:  ADOPTED.
  Used in advance of locations where conditions are sufficiently abrupt to create a hang-up of long wheelbase vehicles or trailers with low ground clearance.
  The symbol sign (W10-5) shall be accompanied by an educational plaque to remain in place for at least 3 years after initial installation.
  Appropriate color is yellow background with black symbol and border.
  This information is included as a new section 8B-11 to the MUTCD.
  Information on railroad ground clearances is also available in the AASHTO Policy on Geometric Design.
  No additional costs are imposed since the use of this sign is optional.

## II - 138   STOP SIGN PLACEMENT

**Notes:**
II-138  ACTION:  ADOPTED w/ MODIFICATION.
 FHWA recommends 50 feet as the maximum placement distance for Stop Signs at wide throat intersections as shown in Fig. 2-2. 
  This change will not impose any additional costs on State or local high way jurisdictions.

## II - 194   RECYCLING COLLECTION CENTER SIGN

**Notes:**
II-194  ACTION:  ADOPTED.
  This symbol is already in use and recognized by the public.
  FHWA intends to include this symbol in MUTCD section 2D-48 for directing motorists to recycling centers.
  These signs should not be used on freeways and expressways.
   If used on these facilities, it is considered one of the supplemental sign destinations.
  Use of this sign is optional, so no additional costs are imposed.

## II - 204    GOLF CART CROSSING SYMBOL

**Notes:**
II-204  ACTION:  ADOPTED.
  This new warning symbol (W11-11) shall be accompanied by an educational plaque which is to remain in place for at least 3 years after initial installation.
  This same symbol may be used in those situations where it is necessary to warn motorists to share the road with golf carts and other slower-moving forms of transportation.
  This amendment does not impose any additional costs.

## II - 209(a)   SIGNING FOR THE DISABLED

- II - 209(b)   SIGNING FOR THE HEARING IMPAIRED

**Notes:**
II - 209(a)  ACTION:  ADOPTED.
  MUTCD section 2B-31 adds a “Van Accessible” sign (R7-8a) for placement below the Reserved Parking sign (R7-8) .  
  Sign should have green legend on a white background or the same colors as any alternate design used for R7-8.
  If used as a guide sign, “Van Accessible” sign should have white legend on a blue background and include a directional arrow.
  Use of sign is optional and no additional costs are imposed.

II-209(b)   ACTION:  NOT ADOPTED.
   Symbol signs for text telephones and assistive listening systems are not needed since many facilities already provide this information.

## II - 211    NON-CARRIER AIRPORT SYMBOL

**Notes:**
II-211   ACTION:  SYMBOLNOT ADOPTED, TEXT ADDED.
  Although FHWA is not adopting a new symbol to distinguish non-carrier airports, provisions are contained in MUTCD section 2D-48 for distinguishing between different types of transportation facilities.  This section states that supplemental plaques with the specific name of the facility may be used.
  This MUTCD text is expanded to specifically address airport signing.  A supplemental plaque with the airport name may be used below the current airport symbol sign (I-5).

## II - 212    INCREASED LETTER SIZE OF STREET 

-                NAME SIGNS

**Notes:**
II-212   ACTION:  ADOPTED.    
  MUTCD section 2D-39 is modified to increase the recommended letter sizes for street name signs to a minimum of 6 inch uppercase, .....
  For local roads with speed limits 25 mph or less, the lettering may be a minimum of 4 inches uppercase with 2 inches lowercase for street abbreviations or city sections.
   Since this recommended change to 6 inch letters may impose some additional costs on State highway agencies, a compliance period of 15 years is established.
   Street name signs shall be reflectorized.

## II - 215    REGULATORY AND STREET NAME SIGNS 

-                ON SAME POST

**Notes:**
II-215    ACTION:  ADOPTED.
  MUTCD sections 2B-4 and 2D-39 are changed to allow  the option of installing regulatory and street name signs on the same sign post.
  Vertical separation of the signs is not required as long as the shape of the signs are not compromised.
  No additional requirements or costs are imposed.