BICYCLES YIELD TO PEDESTRIANS Sign Requirements

1. When a BICYCLES YIELD TO PEDESTRIANS Sign Is Used

Requires bicyclists to yield the right-of-way to pedestrians, shown with the bicycle symbol and the legend YIELD TO PEDS.

• Shared bicyclist/pedestrian routes through work zones
• Paths where bicyclists must yield to people walking
• Used with bicycle and pedestrian detour signing

2. How and Where It Applies

Requires bicyclists to yield the right-of-way to pedestrians, shown with the bicycle symbol and the legend YIELD TO PEDS. In the field, R9-6 Bicycles Yield to Pedestrians is typically positioned at the at and in advance of the pedestrian/sidewalk closure. Common deployments include shared bicyclist/pedestrian routes through work zones; paths where bicyclists must yield to people walking; used with bicycle and pedestrian detour signing. Always confirm its size, retroreflective sheeting, spacing, and placement against the CA MUTCD 2026 and the reviewing agency before finalizing the traffic control plan.

3. Placement and Application Notes

At and in advance of the pedestrian/sidewalk closure.

• Place the sign where drivers have a clear, unobstructed view on approach.
• Mount at the standard height and setback from the edge of the traveled way.
• Do not mount with other signs on the same post unless space constraints require it.

4. Standard Sizes and Visibility Considerations

Typical minimum: 24" × 12" to 24" × 18" (pedestrian sign).

• Choose size based on roadway speed, sight distance, and mounting location.
• Maintain high retroreflectivity for maximum night and adverse-weather visibility.

5. California Notes

Used in California where bicyclists and pedestrians share a path or route — including temporary shared routes created when a work zone closes a sidewalk or bike lane and both modes are routed together.

6. Common Field or Planning Mistakes

• No ADA-compliant alternate pedestrian route shown on the TCP.
• Sidewalk closure not signed in advance (cross-here / ahead signs missing).
• Accessible width and surface of the pedestrian detour not noted.
• Barricades and detectable edging not shown at the closure.