MUTCD R9-5: Bicycles Use Ped Signal Sign

The R9-5 sign is covered in Section 9B.11 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

• Option · Permitted (may)
  The Bicycles Use Ped Signal (R9-5) sign (see Figure 9B-1) may be used where the crossing of a street by bicyclists is controlled by pedestrian signal indications.
• Option · Permitted (may)
  In order to remind drivers who are making turns to yield to or stop for pedestrians or bicyclists, a Turning Vehicles Yield to Pedestrians (R10-15) sign, Turning Vehicles Stop for Pedestrians (R10-15a) sign (see Section 2B.59), or Left Turn Yield to Bicycles (R10-12b) sign (see Section 9B.21) may be used.

Placement and mounting

• Guidance · Recommended (should)
  If used, the R9-5 sign should be installed in the vicinity of where bicyclists will be crossing the street. Figure 9B-3. Examples of Bicycle Facilities Adjacent to Back-In Parking Legend Direction of travelR7-10 R7-10R7-8 R7-10 Green-colored pavement (optional)R7-10 R7-8MUTCD 11th Edition Page 1057 Decem ber 20

Where to read the rest

• Full text: MUTCD Section 9B.11: Bicycles Use Ped Signal Sign
• Mounting height, lateral offset and retroreflectivity for any sign: MUTCD sign placement guide