PHYSICAL FITNESS Sign Requirements

1. When a PHYSICAL FITNESS Sign Is Used

The RS-097 Physical Fitness is a California MUTCD recreational & cultural interest sign. FHWA has not yet issued SHS spec drawings for the RS series; the official depiction is MUTCD Chapter 2M (Figure 2M-8), where the symbol is captioned “Exercise/Fitness”. This symbol is shown in the 2009 MUTCD Chapter 2M but was not carried into the 11th Edition (2023) Chapter 2M figures.

• Applied per the CA MUTCD and Caltrans sign specifications
• Selected and sized for the roadway type and setting
• Coordinated with the overall signing plan and permit

2. How and Where It Applies

In the field, RS-097 Physical Fitness is typically positioned at the advance warning area, ahead of the work. Common deployments include applied per the CA MUTCD and Caltrans sign specifications; selected and sized for the roadway type and setting; coordinated with the overall signing plan and permit. 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 RS-097 on the approach to the recreational or cultural interest area the sign identifies, per CA MUTCD Chapter 2M.

• 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" × 24" minimum for symbol signs; larger sizes on higher-speed roadways.

• 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 per the CA MUTCD; the official depiction is MUTCD Chapter 2M (Figure 2M-8) — FHWA has not issued a standalone SHS drawing for the RS series. Confirm size, retroreflective sheeting, and placement for the condition and the reviewing agency. Dimensions are not asserted here.

6. Common Field or Planning Mistakes

• Official depiction: MUTCD Chapter 2M (Figure 2M-8) — FHWA has not issued a standalone SHS drawing for the RS series.
• Present in the 2009 MUTCD Chapter 2M only (not carried into the 11th Edition figures).
• Verify size for the roadway classification and setting.
• Confirm retroreflective sheeting class per the CA MUTCD.
• Verify placement and mounting height per the CA MUTCD.