R9-8 Pedestrian Crosswalk
Identifies a designated pedestrian crosswalk with the word legend PEDESTRIAN CROSSWALK, directing pedestrians to cross at that location.
- Sign Name
- Pedestrian Crosswalk
- MUTCD Code
- R9-8
- Sign Category
- Pedestrian & Sidewalk Closure Signs
Specifications
- Shape
- Rectangle (Horizontal)
- Color / legend
- White background, black legend
Sizes & Dimensions (inches)
These are dimensions shown on the linked layout. Select the required size using the applicable MUTCD and agency requirements; the smallest drawing size is not necessarily the permitted minimum.
- Layout size36" × 18"
When & Where It's Used
- Identifying the designated crossing on a pedestrian route
- Marking temporary crossings that replace a closed crosswalk
- Used with SIDEWALK CLOSED and pedestrian detour signing
Placement Context
- Where it sits
- At and in advance of the pedestrian/sidewalk closure.
- CA MUTCD reference
- CA MUTCD 2026 Chapter 6F — TTC Zone Signs — General
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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. Reference editions: California MUTCD 2026 (effective January 18, 2026) and the Federal MUTCD 11th Edition with Revision 1.
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