R9-5 — Bicycles Use Pedestrian Signal
Sign Specifications
| Code | R9-5 |
|---|---|
| Name | Bicycles Use Pedestrian Signal |
| Category | Regulatory |
| Shape | Rectangle |
| Color | White / black (with red where applicable) |
| CA status | Recognized in the California MUTCD (2026) |
| MUTCD reference | § 2B.52 (MUTCD 11th Edition) |
| CA MUTCD reference | California MUTCD (2026) |
What This Sign Means
The R9-5 Bicycles Use Pedestrian Signal sign is a white regulatory sign with a black legend. It is a regulatory sign that manages pedestrian or bicycle movement, including reroutes during work.
California Field Use
- Manages pedestrian or bicycle movement where work affects a sidewalk, crosswalk, or path (bicycles use pedestrian signal).
- Paired with an accessible, continuous alternate route as required by ADA.
- Mounted at pedestrian eye level where it is visible to people on foot or on bikes.
Where It Goes on a TCP
Activity area — at the affected sidewalk, crosswalk, or path, with the alternate route signed.
MUTCD Requirements
The R9-5 Bicycles Use Pedestrian Signal is addressed under Part 2 (regulatory signs) of the MUTCD 11th Edition (MUTCD § 2B.52). Read the governing standard, guidance, option, and support text in the official MUTCD before applying it.
California Requirements
California adopts this sign through the California MUTCD, sometimes with state-specific sizing or application notes. A common conventional-road size is 24 x 18 in; larger sizes apply on expressways and freeways. Confirm the size and application for your facility against the current CA MUTCD (2026) and the Caltrans sign specifications and Standard Plans.
| Application | Standard Size |
|---|---|
| Standard | 24 x 18 in |
| Minimum | 18 x 12 in |
Common Plan Review Comments
- No accessible alternate pedestrian route (ADA) provided.
- Sign not visible or not at pedestrian height.
- Crossing reroute not shown on the plan.
Compliance Notes
- Accessible alternate route is continuous and signed.
- Sign visible at pedestrian height.
Related Signs
Related Compliance Topics
Learn more in Pedestrian Access.
This is an educational reference only. Always verify sign selection, size, placement, and application against the current CA MUTCD 2026, Caltrans sign specifications, Standard Plans, project documents, and the reviewing agency's requirements.