MUTCD R10-24: Traffic Signal Pedestrian and Bicyclist Actuation Signs

The R10-24 sign is covered in Section 2B.58 of the Manual on Uniform Traffic Control Devices, 11th Edition. Below are the provisions from that section that describe when the sign is used and how it is placed.

What it means and when it is used

• Standard · Required (shall)
  Where manual actuation of a traffic signal is required for pedestrians or bicyclists to call a signal phase to cross the roadway, traffic signal signs applicable to pedestrian actuation (see Figure 2B-27 ) or bicyclist actuation (see Figure 9B-1) shall be mounted immediately above or incorporated into the push button detector units (see Section 4I.05).
• Option · Permitted (may)
  The following signs may be used as an alternate for the R10-3 and R10-4 signs:A. Push Button to Cross Street Wait for Walk Signal (R10-3a); or B. Push Button to Cross Street Wait for Green Signal (R10-4a).

Placement and mounting

• Guidance · Recommended (should)
  The R10-24 or R10-26 sign (see Section 9B.20) may be used where a push button detector has been installed exclusively to actuate a green phase for bicyclists.
• Guidance · Recommended (should)
  The R10-25 sign (see Figure 2B-27) may be used where a push button detector has been installed for pedestrians to activate In-Roadway Warning Lights (see Chapter 4U) or flashing beacons that have been added to the pedestrian warning signs.

Where to read the rest

• Full text: MUTCD Section 2B.58: Traffic Signal Pedestrian and Bicyclist Actuation Signs
• Minimum sign sizes by roadway type are in the size section for this chapter: Section 2B.03
• Mounting height, lateral offset and retroreflectivity for any sign: MUTCD sign placement guide

Related signs in Section 2B.58