R9 Series — Pedestrian and Bicycle Signs
Pedestrian & Sidewalk Closure Signs · CA MUTCD Part 6, Chapter 6D
The R9 Series covers regulatory signs that direct and protect pedestrians and cyclists at crossings, sidewalk closures, and bike facilities. SIDEWALK CLOSED (R9-9), SIDEWALK CLOSED AHEAD (R9-8), PEDESTRIAN CROSSING (R9-10), and related signs are required in California whenever work activity closes or reroutes a sidewalk, crosswalk, or bicycle lane. These signs are part of the Temporary Pedestrian Access Route (TPAR) required on California TCPs that affect pedestrian pathways.
California Field Use Notes
Any California encroachment permit project that blocks or alters pedestrian access must include R9 series signs and an ADA-accessible TPAR. Missing or incorrect R9 signage is one of the most common pedestrian-related plan-review deficiencies in Los Angeles County and the City of Los Angeles. The path must maintain accessible surface conditions, running slope, cross slope, and width throughout the project.
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Informs pedestrians that a crosswalk is closed and that they must use another crossing rather than the one that is blocked.
Informs pedestrians that the sidewalk is closed at that location, signaling that they must not continue along the blocked walkway.
Tells pedestrians that the sidewalk is closed and directs them to use the sidewalk on the opposite side of the street.
Advises pedestrians of a sidewalk closure ahead and directs them to cross at the indicated location before reaching the closure.
Marks the point where pedestrians should cross because the sidewalk is closed, directing them to the open side at the crossing.
Marks an established pedestrian crossing and advises drivers that pedestrians may be crossing the roadway at that location.
Designates a lane reserved exclusively for bicycle travel, indicating that motor vehicles must not use the marked lane.
The R9-3 No Pedestrian Crossing (symbol) sign is a California MUTCD pedestrian / bicycle sign. It is shown here as an educational reference with the official FHWA Standard Highway Signs layout and California sizing guidance.
The R9-4 No Hitchhiking (symbol) sign is a California MUTCD pedestrian / bicycle sign. It is shown here as an educational reference with the official FHWA Standard Highway Signs layout and California sizing guidance.
The R9-5 Bicycles Use Pedestrian Signal sign is a California MUTCD pedestrian / bicycle sign. It is shown here as an educational reference with the official FHWA Standard Highway Signs layout and California sizing guidance.
The R9-7 Shared-Use Path Restriction sign is a California MUTCD pedestrian / bicycle sign. It is shown here as an educational reference with the official FHWA Standard Highway Signs layout and California sizing guidance.
The R9-12 Bike Lane Closed sign is a California MUTCD pedestrian / bicycle sign. It is shown here as an educational reference with the official FHWA Standard Highway Signs layout and California sizing guidance.
Educational reference only. This is not an official Caltrans, FHWA, or local agency publication and is not legal or engineering advice. Always verify sign selection, size, placement, spacing, and application against the current CA MUTCD 2026, Caltrans sign specifications, Standard Plans, project documents, and the reviewing agency’s requirements.
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