902.8 Bicycle Signals (MUTCD Chapter 4H) - Revision history

RollerA: /* {{SpanID|902.8.6}}902.8.6 Layout of Bicycle Signal Faces (MUTCD Section 4H.06) */

2025-11-25T17:56:02Z

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	[[File:~~Fig4H-1_BikeSignal_v2~~.jpg\|center\|thumb\|alt=A vertical arrangement of three signal indications is shown – red symbol of a bicycle, yellow symbol of a bicycle, and green symbol of a bicycle.\|100px\|'''Figure 902.8.6''' Typical Arrangements of Bicycle Signal Faces]]		[[File:Figure 902.8.6 Typical Arrangements of Bicycle Signal Faces.jpg\|center\|thumb\|alt=A vertical arrangement of three signal indications is shown – red symbol of a bicycle, yellow symbol of a bicycle, and green symbol of a bicycle.\|100px\|'''Figure 902.8.6''' Typical Arrangements of Bicycle Signal Faces]]

	=={{SpanID\|902.8.7}}902.8.7 Size of Bicycle Symbol Signal Indications (MUTCD Section 4H.07)==		=={{SpanID\|902.8.7}}902.8.7 Size of Bicycle Symbol Signal Indications (MUTCD Section 4H.07)==

WilkeJ: /* {{SpanID|902.8.4}}902.8.4 Application of Bicycle Symbol Signal Indications during Steady (Stop-and-Go) Operation (MUTCD Section 4H.04) */

2025-11-24T18:15:34Z

{{SpanID|902.8.4}}902.8.4 Application of Bicycle Symbol Signal Indications during Steady (Stop-and-Go) Operation (MUTCD Section 4H.04)

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	'''Standard. '''Steady bicycle symbol signal indications shall be applied as follows:		'''Standard. '''Steady bicycle symbol signal indications shall be applied as follows:

	:A. A steady RED BICYCLE signal indication shall be displayed when it is intended to prohibit bicyclists in a designated bicycle lane or from a separate facility such as a shared-use path from entering the intersection or other controlled area. Turning after stopping shall be permitted as stated in Item C in the first ~~guidance~~ paragraph of [[902.1 General (MUTCD Chapter 4A) #902.1.5\|EPG 902.1.5]].		:A. A steady RED BICYCLE signal indication shall be displayed when it is intended to prohibit bicyclists in a designated bicycle lane or from a separate facility such as a shared-use path from entering the intersection or other controlled area. Turning after stopping shall be permitted as stated in Item C in the first Standard paragraph of [[902.1 General (MUTCD Chapter 4A) #902.1.5\|EPG 902.1.5]].

	:B. A steady YELLOW BICYCLE signal indication shall be displayed following a GREEN BICYCLE signal indication in the same bicycle signal face. A YELLOW BICYCLE signal indication shall not be displayed in conjunction with the change from the RED BICYCLE signal indication to a GREEN BICYCLE signal indication. The YELLOW BICYCLE signal indication shall be followed by a RED BICYCLE signal indication.		:B. A steady YELLOW BICYCLE signal indication shall be displayed following a GREEN BICYCLE signal indication in the same bicycle signal face. A YELLOW BICYCLE signal indication shall not be displayed in conjunction with the change from the RED BICYCLE signal indication to a GREEN BICYCLE signal indication. The YELLOW BICYCLE signal indication shall be followed by a RED BICYCLE signal indication.

HogsettC: /* {{SpanID|902.8.12}}902.8.12 Bicycle Push Buttons (MUTCD Section 4H.12) */

2025-11-20T18:11:01Z

{{SpanID|902.8.12}}902.8.12 Bicycle Push Buttons (MUTCD Section 4H.12)

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	'''Standard. '''Where used, push buttons intended to be used by both pedestrians and bicyclists shall be located and operated to meet all accessibility requirements (see [[902.9 Pedestrian Control Features (MUTCD Chapter 4I) #902.9.5\|EPG 902.9.5]]).		'''Standard. '''Where used, push buttons intended to be used by both pedestrians and bicyclists shall be located and operated to meet all accessibility requirements (see [[902.9 Pedestrian Control Features (MUTCD Chapter 4I) #902.9.5\|EPG 902.9.5]]).

	Bicycle push buttons shall be accompanied by an appropriate regulatory sign (R10-4, R10-24, or R10-26) explaining the purpose and operation of the push button (see [[903.2 Regulatory Signs and Barricades (MUTCD Chapter 2B) #903.2.47\|EPG 903.2.47]] and [[--\|9B.20]]).		Bicycle push buttons shall be accompanied by an appropriate regulatory sign (R10-4, R10-24, or R10-26) explaining the purpose and operation of the push button (see [[903.2 Regulatory Signs and Barricades (MUTCD Chapter 2B) #903.2.47\|EPG 903.2.47]] and [[914.2 Regulatory Signs (MUTCD Chapter 9B) #914.2.8\|EPG 914.2.8]]).

HogsettC: /* {{SpanID|902.8.3}}902.8.3 Bicycle Signal Signs (MUTCD Section 4H.03) */

2025-11-20T18:09:15Z

{{SpanID|902.8.3}}902.8.3 Bicycle Signal Signs (MUTCD Section 4H.03)

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	=={{SpanID\|902.8.3}}902.8.3 Bicycle Signal Signs (MUTCD Section 4H.03)==		=={{SpanID\|902.8.3}}902.8.3 Bicycle Signal Signs (MUTCD Section 4H.03)==

	'''Support. '''The primary purposes of the Bicycle Signal (R10-40, R10-40a, R10-41, R10-41a, R10-41b) sign (see [[--\|~~Section 9B~~.22]]) are to inform road users that the signal indications in the bicycle signal face are intended only for bicyclists and to inform bicyclists which specific bicyclist movements are controlled by the bicycle signal face.		'''Support. '''The primary purposes of the Bicycle Signal (R10-40, R10-40a, R10-41, R10-41a, R10-41b) sign (see [[914.2 Regulatory Signs (MUTCD Chapter 9B) #914.2.10\|EPG 914.2.10]]) are to inform road users that the signal indications in the bicycle signal face are intended only for bicyclists and to inform bicyclists which specific bicyclist movements are controlled by the bicycle signal face.

	'''Standard. '''Except as provided in the subsequent paragraph, a Bicycle Signal (R10-40, R10-40a, R10-41, R10-41a, or R10-41b) sign shall be installed immediately adjacent to (including above or below) every bicycle signal face. The Bicycle Signal sign shall have a minimum size of 24 inches x 36 inches if it is placed next to an overhead-mounted bicycle signal face and shall have a minimum size of 12 inches x 21 inches if it is placed next to a post-mounted bicycle signal face.		'''Standard. '''Except as provided in the subsequent paragraph, a Bicycle Signal (R10-40, R10-40a, R10-41, R10-41a, or R10-41b) sign shall be installed immediately adjacent to (including above or below) every bicycle signal face. The Bicycle Signal sign shall have a minimum size of 24 inches x 36 inches if it is placed next to an overhead-mounted bicycle signal face and shall have a minimum size of 12 inches x 21 inches if it is placed next to a post-mounted bicycle signal face.

HogsettC: /* {{SpanID|902.8.1}}902.8.1 Use of Bicycle Signal Faces (MUTCD Section 4H.01) */

2025-11-20T18:07:00Z

{{SpanID|902.8.1}}902.8.1 Use of Bicycle Signal Faces (MUTCD Section 4H.01)

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	'''Option. '''A bicycle signal face may be used to provide separate control bicyclist movements for various situations, including the following:		'''Option. '''A bicycle signal face may be used to provide separate control bicyclist movements for various situations, including the following:
	:A. To provide a protected bicycle signal phase or a leading or lagging bicycle interval;		:A. To provide a protected bicycle signal phase or a leading or lagging bicycle interval;
	:B. To continue a through bicycle lane on the right-hand side of a mandatory right-turn lane (or on the left-hand side of a mandatory left-turn lane) that would otherwise be in non-compliance with the first paragraph of [[~~EPG XXX~~.X.X\|EPG ~~XXX~~.X.X]] or the seventh paragraph of [[~~EPG XXX~~.X.X \|EPG ~~XXX~~.X.X]];		:B. To continue a through bicycle lane on the right-hand side of a mandatory right-turn lane (or on the left-hand side of a mandatory left-turn lane) that would otherwise be in non-compliance with the first paragraph of [[914.5 Markings (MUTCD Chapter 9E) #914.5.2\|EPG 914.5.2]] or the seventh paragraph of [[914.5 Markings (MUTCD Chapter 9E) #914.5.6\|EPG 914.5.6]];
	:C. To provide a bicycle interval for a counter-flow bicycle facility; or		:C. To provide a bicycle interval for a counter-flow bicycle facility; or
	:D. To provide for unusual or unexpected arrangements of the bicyclist movement through complex intersections, conflict areas, or signal control.		:D. To provide for unusual or unexpected arrangements of the bicyclist movement through complex intersections, conflict areas, or signal control.
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	'''Support. '''Retrofitting existing circular traffic signals that are operated as bicycle signal faces with bicycle symbol signal faces is analogous to retrofitting existing traffic signals with pedestrian signals where such a determination is not required through an engineering study.		'''Support. '''Retrofitting existing circular traffic signals that are operated as bicycle signal faces with bicycle symbol signal faces is analogous to retrofitting existing traffic signals with pedestrian signals where such a determination is not required through an engineering study.

	For the purpose of warrant analyses, provisions for classifying bicycles are provided in the fifth option paragraph of [[902.3 Traffic Control Signal Needs Studies (MUTCD Chapter 4C) #902.3.1\|EPG 902.3.1]] and the second paragraph of [[~~EPG XXX~~.X.X \|EPG ~~XXX~~.X.X]].		For the purpose of warrant analyses, provisions for classifying bicycles are provided in the fifth option paragraph of [[902.3 Traffic Control Signal Needs Studies (MUTCD Chapter 4C) #902.3.1\|EPG 902.3.1]] and the second paragraph of [[914.6 Signals (MUTCD Chapter 9F) #914.6.1\|EPG 914.6.1]].

	'''Standard. '''If used, a bicycle signal face shall only be used to control bicyclist movements from a designated bicycle lane or from a separate facility, such as a shared-use path.		'''Standard. '''If used, a bicycle signal face shall only be used to control bicyclist movements from a designated bicycle lane or from a separate facility, such as a shared-use path.

HogsettC: /* {{SpanID|902.8.6}}902.8.6 Layout of Bicycle Signal Faces (MUTCD Section 4H.06) */

2025-11-11T17:25:24Z

{{SpanID|902.8.6}}902.8.6 Layout of Bicycle Signal Faces (MUTCD Section 4H.06)

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	[[File:Fig4H-~~1_BikeSignal~~.jpg\|center\|thumb\|alt=A vertical arrangement of three signal indications is shown – red symbol of a bicycle, yellow symbol of a bicycle, and green symbol of a bicycle.\|~~400px~~\|'''Figure 902.8.6''' Typical Arrangements of Bicycle Signal Faces]]		[[File:Fig4H-1_BikeSignal_v2.jpg\|center\|thumb\|alt=A vertical arrangement of three signal indications is shown – red symbol of a bicycle, yellow symbol of a bicycle, and green symbol of a bicycle.\|100px\|'''Figure 902.8.6''' Typical Arrangements of Bicycle Signal Faces]]

	=={{SpanID\|902.8.7}}902.8.7 Size of Bicycle Symbol Signal Indications (MUTCD Section 4H.07)==		=={{SpanID\|902.8.7}}902.8.7 Size of Bicycle Symbol Signal Indications (MUTCD Section 4H.07)==

RollerA: /* {{SpanID|902.8.12}}902.8.12 Bicycle Push Buttons (MUTCD Section 4H.12) */

2025-11-05T21:16:42Z

{{SpanID|902.8.12}}902.8.12 Bicycle Push Buttons (MUTCD Section 4H.12)

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	'''Standard. '''Where used, push buttons intended to be used by both pedestrians and bicyclists shall be located and operated to meet all accessibility requirements (see [[902.9 Pedestrian Control Features (MUTCD Chapter 4I) #902.9.5\|EPG 902.9.5]]).		'''Standard. '''Where used, push buttons intended to be used by both pedestrians and bicyclists shall be located and operated to meet all accessibility requirements (see [[902.9 Pedestrian Control Features (MUTCD Chapter 4I) #902.9.5\|EPG 902.9.5]]).

	Bicycle push buttons shall be accompanied by an appropriate regulatory sign (R10-4, R10-24, or R10-26) explaining the purpose and operation of the push button (see [[903.2 Regulatory Signs and Barricades #903.2.47\|EPG 903.2.47]] and [[--\|9B.20]]).		Bicycle push buttons shall be accompanied by an appropriate regulatory sign (R10-4, R10-24, or R10-26) explaining the purpose and operation of the push button (see [[903.2 Regulatory Signs and Barricades (MUTCD Chapter 2B) #903.2.47\|EPG 903.2.47]] and [[--\|9B.20]]).

HogsettC: /* {{SpanID|902.8.12}}902.8.12 Bicycle Push Buttons (MUTCD Section 4H.12) */

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{{SpanID|902.8.12}}902.8.12 Bicycle Push Buttons (MUTCD Section 4H.12)

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	'''Standard. '''Where used, push buttons intended to be used by both pedestrians and bicyclists shall be located and operated to meet all accessibility requirements (see [[902.9 Pedestrian Control Features (MUTCD Chapter 4I) #902.9.5\|EPG 902.9.5]]).		'''Standard. '''Where used, push buttons intended to be used by both pedestrians and bicyclists shall be located and operated to meet all accessibility requirements (see [[902.9 Pedestrian Control Features (MUTCD Chapter 4I) #902.9.5\|EPG 902.9.5]]).

	Bicycle push buttons shall be accompanied by an appropriate regulatory sign (R10-4, R10-24, or R10-26) explaining the purpose and operation of the push button (see ~~Sections~~ [[--\|2B.58]] and [[--\|9B.20]]).		Bicycle push buttons shall be accompanied by an appropriate regulatory sign (R10-4, R10-24, or R10-26) explaining the purpose and operation of the push button (see [[903.2 Regulatory Signs and Barricades #903.2.47\|EPG 903.2.47]] and [[--\|9B.20]]).

TaracksA: /* {{SpanID|902.8.10}}902.8.10 Intensity and Light Distribution of Bicycle Signal Faces (MUTCD Section 4H.10) */

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{{SpanID|902.8.10}}902.8.10 Intensity and Light Distribution of Bicycle Signal Faces (MUTCD Section 4H.10)

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	=={{SpanID\|902.8.10}}902.8.10 Intensity and Light Distribution of Bicycle Signal Faces (MUTCD Section 4H.10)==		=={{SpanID\|902.8.10}}902.8.10 Intensity and Light Distribution of Bicycle Signal Faces (MUTCD Section 4H.10)==

	'''Guidance. '''Except for the 4-inch nominal size of the lens diameter, the intensity and distribution of light from each illuminated bicycle signal face should be similar to ~~that~~ recommended for vehicular traffic signal faces in accordance with the tenth standard paragraph of [[902.5 Traffic Control Signal Indications (MUTCD Chapter 4E) #902.5.1\|EPG 902.5.1]] to the extent practical.		'''Guidance. '''Except for the 4-inch nominal size of the lens diameter, the intensity and distribution of light from each illuminated bicycle signal face should be similar to those recommended for vehicular traffic signal faces in accordance with the tenth standard paragraph of [[902.5 Traffic Control Signal Indications (MUTCD Chapter 4E) #902.5.1\|EPG 902.5.1]] to the extent practical.

	=={{SpanID\|902.8.11}}902.8.11 Yellow Change and Red Clearance Intervals for Bicycle Signal Faces (MUTCD Section 4H.11)==		=={{SpanID\|902.8.11}}902.8.11 Yellow Change and Red Clearance Intervals for Bicycle Signal Faces (MUTCD Section 4H.11)==

TaracksA: /* {{SpanID|902.8.3}}902.8.3 Bicycle Signal Signs (MUTCD Section 4H.03) */

2025-10-13T19:41:12Z

{{SpanID|902.8.3}}902.8.3 Bicycle Signal Signs (MUTCD Section 4H.03)

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	=={{SpanID\|902.8.3}}902.8.3 Bicycle Signal Signs (MUTCD Section 4H.03)==		=={{SpanID\|902.8.3}}902.8.3 Bicycle Signal Signs (MUTCD Section 4H.03)==

	'''Support. '''The primary purposes of the Bicycle Signal (R10-40, R10-40a, R10-41, R10-41a, R10-41b) sign (see [[--\|Section 9B.22]]) are to inform road users that the signal indications in the bicycle signal face are intended only for bicyclists, and to inform bicyclists which specific bicyclist movements are controlled by the bicycle signal face.		'''Support. '''The primary purposes of the Bicycle Signal (R10-40, R10-40a, R10-41, R10-41a, R10-41b) sign (see [[--\|Section 9B.22]]) are to inform road users that the signal indications in the bicycle signal face are intended only for bicyclists and to inform bicyclists which specific bicyclist movements are controlled by the bicycle signal face.

	'''Standard. '''Except as provided in the subsequent paragraph, a Bicycle Signal (R10-40, R10-40a, R10-41, R10-41a, or R10-41b) sign shall be installed immediately adjacent to (including above or below) every bicycle signal face. The Bicycle Signal sign shall have a minimum size of 24 inches x 36 inches if it is placed next to an overhead-mounted bicycle signal face and shall have a minimum size of 12 inches x 21 inches if it is placed next to a post-mounted bicycle signal face.		'''Standard. '''Except as provided in the subsequent paragraph, a Bicycle Signal (R10-40, R10-40a, R10-41, R10-41a, or R10-41b) sign shall be installed immediately adjacent to (including above or below) every bicycle signal face. The Bicycle Signal sign shall have a minimum size of 24 inches x 36 inches if it is placed next to an overhead-mounted bicycle signal face and shall have a minimum size of 12 inches x 21 inches if it is placed next to a post-mounted bicycle signal face.

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	[[File:~~Fig4H-1_BikeSignal_v2~~.jpg\|center\|thumb\|alt=A vertical arrangement of three signal indications is shown – red symbol of a bicycle, yellow symbol of a bicycle, and green symbol of a bicycle.\|100px\|'''Figure 902.8.6''' Typical Arrangements of Bicycle Signal Faces]]		[[File:Figure 902.8.6 Typical Arrangements of Bicycle Signal Faces.jpg\|center\|thumb\|alt=A vertical arrangement of three signal indications is shown – red symbol of a bicycle, yellow symbol of a bicycle, and green symbol of a bicycle.\|100px\|'''Figure 902.8.6''' Typical Arrangements of Bicycle Signal Faces]]

	=={{SpanID\|902.8.7}}902.8.7 Size of Bicycle Symbol Signal Indications (MUTCD Section 4H.07)==		=={{SpanID\|902.8.7}}902.8.7 Size of Bicycle Symbol Signal Indications (MUTCD Section 4H.07)==

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	[[File:Fig4H-~~1_BikeSignal~~.jpg\|center\|thumb\|alt=A vertical arrangement of three signal indications is shown – red symbol of a bicycle, yellow symbol of a bicycle, and green symbol of a bicycle.\|~~400px~~\|'''Figure 902.8.6''' Typical Arrangements of Bicycle Signal Faces]]		[[File:Fig4H-1_BikeSignal_v2.jpg\|center\|thumb\|alt=A vertical arrangement of three signal indications is shown – red symbol of a bicycle, yellow symbol of a bicycle, and green symbol of a bicycle.\|100px\|'''Figure 902.8.6''' Typical Arrangements of Bicycle Signal Faces]]

	=={{SpanID\|902.8.7}}902.8.7 Size of Bicycle Symbol Signal Indications (MUTCD Section 4H.07)==		=={{SpanID\|902.8.7}}902.8.7 Size of Bicycle Symbol Signal Indications (MUTCD Section 4H.07)==

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	=={{SpanID\|902.8.10}}902.8.10 Intensity and Light Distribution of Bicycle Signal Faces (MUTCD Section 4H.10)==		=={{SpanID\|902.8.10}}902.8.10 Intensity and Light Distribution of Bicycle Signal Faces (MUTCD Section 4H.10)==

	'''Guidance. '''Except for the 4-inch nominal size of the lens diameter, the intensity and distribution of light from each illuminated bicycle signal face should be similar to ~~that~~ recommended for vehicular traffic signal faces in accordance with the tenth standard paragraph of [[902.5 Traffic Control Signal Indications (MUTCD Chapter 4E) #902.5.1\|EPG 902.5.1]] to the extent practical.		'''Guidance. '''Except for the 4-inch nominal size of the lens diameter, the intensity and distribution of light from each illuminated bicycle signal face should be similar to those recommended for vehicular traffic signal faces in accordance with the tenth standard paragraph of [[902.5 Traffic Control Signal Indications (MUTCD Chapter 4E) #902.5.1\|EPG 902.5.1]] to the extent practical.

	=={{SpanID\|902.8.11}}902.8.11 Yellow Change and Red Clearance Intervals for Bicycle Signal Faces (MUTCD Section 4H.11)==		=={{SpanID\|902.8.11}}902.8.11 Yellow Change and Red Clearance Intervals for Bicycle Signal Faces (MUTCD Section 4H.11)==