BICYCLES YIELD TO PEDESTRIANS Sign Requirements
This guide summarizes the MUTCD requirements and practical application guidance for the R9-6 BICYCLES YIELD TO PEDESTRIANS sign. Use this resource to understand when it is required, how to place it correctly, and how to maintain clear visibility for safe operations.
When It Is Used
Shared bicyclist/pedestrian routes through work zones
Where It Applies
At and in advance of the pedestrian/sidewalk closure.
Placement Basics
Mount at the standard height and setback for the roadway with clear sight lines.
Visibility / Reflectivity
High reflectivity and clear sight lines are essential day and night.
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
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
Position R9-6 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.
Go to California Notes6. 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.
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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. Local jurisdictions may impose additional requirements, and final selection, placement, and dimensions may require engineering judgment or agency approval. Written against California MUTCD 2026 (effective January 18, 2026) and the Federal MUTCD 11th Edition. Official sources last verified June 2026.
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