MUTCD 11th Edition (2023)
Section 8E.09 — Active Traffic Control Devices – Automatic Pedestrian Gates
Manual on Uniform Traffic Control Devices, Section 8E.09. Standards, guidance, options and support statements, with figures and cross-references.
Section 8E.09 Active Traffic Control Devices – Automatic Pedestrian Gates Option: 01 Automatic pedestrian gates (see Figure s 8E-6, 8E-8 , 8E-9, 8E-11,and 8E-12) may be used at pathway or sidewalk grade crossings. Standard: 02 A pathway or sidewalk grade crossing across tracks where trains are permitted to travel at speeds of 80 mph or higher shall be equipped with a system of automatic pedestrian gates and an escape area with swing gates and fencing installed in the vicinity of the crossing to direct users to the pathway or sidewalk grade crossing (see Figure 8E-6 ) unless the Diagnostic…
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