Pavement Marking Design Manual - Revision history

Brian Geiger: /* Bicycle Sharrows */ Updated Sharrow guidelines at higher speeds.

2026-08-06T18:30:56Z

Bicycle Sharrows: Updated Sharrow guidelines at higher speeds.

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	=== Bicycle Sharrows ===		=== Bicycle Sharrows ===
	Shared lane markings (Sharrows) may be used to assist bicyclists with lateral positioning in a shared lane with on-street parking in order to reduce the chance of a bicyclist’s impacting the open door of a parked vehicle or when lanes are too narrow for side by side travel by a vehicle and bicycle in the same traffic lane. They consist of the bicycle symbol and two white chevron markings placed above. The chevrons should begin 2” below the top of the handle bars and be 3’-6” high, based on the standard details. ~~They should~~ not be ~~placed~~ on roadways ~~that have a posted speed limit above~~ 35 mph.		Shared lane markings (Sharrows) may be used to assist bicyclists with lateral positioning in a shared lane with on-street parking in order to reduce the chance of a bicyclist’s impacting the open door of a parked vehicle or when lanes are too narrow for side by side travel by a vehicle and bicycle in the same traffic lane. They consist of the bicycle symbol and two white chevron markings placed above. The chevrons should begin 2” below the top of the handle bars and be 3’-6” high, based on the standard details.

			Sharrows shall not be used as the primary bicycle designation for roadway corridors with posted speeds above 30 mph. Sharrows may be used for short sections of pavement on roadways at 35 mph if connecting a section of bike lane to another bike lane or similar infrastructure where there is insufficent pavement width for a marked bike lane.

	If used in a shared lane with on-street parallel parking, sharrows should be placed so that the centers of the marking are centered in the driving lane. When parking does not regularly occur, the sharrow marking should be placed such that the centers of the marking are 2’-6” from the gutter lip. If the driving lane is less than 14' wide on a street without parallel parking, the sharrow marking should be at least 2'-6" from the gutter lip or 4' from the edge of pavement where there is no curb. See the [[Media:Sharrow Placement on Collector Streets.pdf\|<font color = "blue">Flowchart for Placing Sharrow Markings on Collector Streets</font color>]] for more guidance on where to place sharrow markings. They should be placed after an intersection, 25’ beyond the radius point on the curb return and thereafter between 250’ and 500’ based on engineering judgement.		If used in a shared lane with on-street parallel parking, sharrows should be placed so that the centers of the marking are centered in the driving lane. When parking does not regularly occur, the sharrow marking should be placed such that the centers of the marking are 2’-6” from the gutter lip. If the driving lane is less than 14' wide on a street without parallel parking, the sharrow marking should be at least 2'-6" from the gutter lip or 4' from the edge of pavement where there is no curb. See the [[Media:Sharrow Placement on Collector Streets.pdf\|<font color = "blue">Flowchart for Placing Sharrow Markings on Collector Streets</font color>]] for more guidance on where to place sharrow markings. They should be placed after an intersection, 25’ beyond the radius point on the curb return and thereafter between 250’ and 500’ based on engineering judgement.

Brian Geiger: /* Turn Arrows for Lane Assignments */ Clarified the less frequent use of straight arrows and combination straight/turn arrows which are more reserved for complex approaches.

2026-07-16T19:53:28Z

Turn Arrows for Lane Assignments: Clarified the less frequent use of straight arrows and combination straight/turn arrows which are more reserved for complex approaches.

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	=== Turn Arrows for Lane Assignments ===		=== Turn Arrows for Lane Assignments ===
	Lane-use assignment arrows should be used in lanes designated for the exclusive use of a turning movement and consist of right or left turn arrows~~, straight~~ arrows, or combination straight/turn arrows. Turn arrows should be installed in all right or left turn lanes. The first arrow on the up-stream end of the turn bay should be installed such that the tail of the arrow is aligned with the beginning of the solid white lane line. If there are dual turn lanes , the arrows in each adjacent lane should be aligned. In this case, the turn arrows should be positioned based on the shortest turn lane and placed with the tail of the arrow at the beginning of the shortest solid white lane line. The spacing of the remaining arrows should be based on the overall length of the turn bay, according to the table in the standard details. In the case of multiple turn lanes, the spacing should be based on the shortest storage bay length.		Lane-use assignment arrows should be used in lanes designated for the exclusive use of a turning movement and consist of right or left turn arrows. Straight arrows or combination straight/turn arrows may be used in unique situations such as an exclusive turn lane with an adjacent shared thru-turn lane. Turn arrows should be installed in all right or left turn lanes. The first arrow on the up-stream end of the turn bay should be installed such that the tail of the arrow is aligned with the beginning of the solid white lane line. If there are dual turn lanes, the arrows in each adjacent lane should be aligned. In this case, the turn arrows should be positioned based on the shortest turn lane and placed with the tail of the arrow at the beginning of the shortest solid white lane line. The spacing of the remaining arrows should be based on the overall length of the turn bay, according to the table in the standard details. In the case of multiple turn lanes, the spacing should be based on the shortest storage bay length.

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	Combination straight/turn arrows ~~are~~ used when it is allowable to either turn or travel straight through the intersection.		Combination straight/turn arrows may used when it is allowable to either turn or travel straight through the intersection and would provide clarity to drivers on more complex approaches.

	=== Straight Arrows for Lane Assignment ===		=== Straight Arrows for Lane Assignment ===

Brian Geiger: /* Crosswalk and Stop Line Usage */ Added reference to 2023 MUTCD Section 9E.13.05

2026-02-09T20:21:09Z

Crosswalk and Stop Line Usage: Added reference to 2023 MUTCD Section 9E.13.05

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	<sup>1</sup><small>Do not install stop line unless there is a warranted and marked crosswalk. (See Note 2 below)</small><br>		<sup>1</sup><small>Do not install stop line unless there is a warranted and marked crosswalk. (See Note 2 below)</small><br>
	<sup>2</sup><small>Do not install crosswalk pavement markings unless there is a warranted crossing determined by a pedestrian study or a shared-use path is present.</small><br>		<sup>2</sup><small>Do not install crosswalk pavement markings unless there is a warranted crossing determined by a pedestrian study or a shared-use path is present (2023 MUTCD Section 9E.13.05).</small><br>
	<sup>3</sup><small>TWSC = Install lane lines and arrows when there is more than one approach lane</small><br>		<sup>3</sup><small>TWSC = Install lane lines and arrows when there is more than one approach lane</small><br>
	<sup>4</sup><small>The "Collector" designation also includes commercial streets and apartments streets that are 36' wide (Bk-Bk) w/ speed limit 30 mph</small><br>		<sup>4</sup><small>The "Collector" designation also includes commercial streets and apartments streets that are 36' wide (Bk-Bk) w/ speed limit 30 mph</small><br>

Brian Geiger: /* High-Visibility Crosswalk Markings */ Added paragraphs.

2025-10-27T14:13:13Z

High-Visibility Crosswalk Markings: Added paragraphs.

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	=== High-Visibility Crosswalk Markings ===		=== High-Visibility Crosswalk Markings ===
	For added visibility at locations that have a significant amount of pedestrian activity, especially within the downtown district of Overland Park; at any midblock or uncontrolled through movement locations; including Pedestrian Hybrid Beacon (aka HAWK signal); at all roundabout crosswalks; or where crashes with pedestrians have occurred, high visibility crosswalk markings should be used instead of the standard crosswalk lines. At intersections, if one approach warrants a high-visibility crosswalk, any other approach that warrants a crosswalk should also be a high-visibility crosswalk, even if it does not necessarily meet the criteria in the <font color = "blue">High-Visibility Crosswalk Criteria</font color> table shown below. When the crosswalk extends a 10' shared-use path or trail through an intersection, the width of the crosswalk should be 10'.		For added visibility at locations that have a significant amount of pedestrian activity, especially within the downtown district of Overland Park; at any midblock or uncontrolled through movement locations; including Pedestrian Hybrid Beacon (aka HAWK signal); at all roundabout crosswalks; or where crashes with pedestrians have occurred, high visibility crosswalk markings should be used instead of the standard crosswalk lines.

			At intersections, if one approach warrants a high-visibility crosswalk, any other approach that warrants a crosswalk should also be a high-visibility crosswalk, even if it does not necessarily meet the criteria in the <font color = "blue">High-Visibility Crosswalk Criteria</font color> table shown below.

			When the crosswalk extends a 10' shared-use path or trail through an intersection, the width of the crosswalk should be 10'.

	When used, the lines should be 24 inches wide and separated by gaps not less than 3’ and not more than 5’ based on the lane width. The design of the lines and gaps should be spaced as evenly as possible across the lanes of vehicle travel and avoid the wheel paths as much as possible. On undivided roadways, the spacing for 12’ and 11’ lanes is shown below.		When used, the lines should be 24 inches wide and separated by gaps not less than 3’ and not more than 5’ based on the lane width. The design of the lines and gaps should be spaced as evenly as possible across the lanes of vehicle travel and avoid the wheel paths as much as possible. On undivided roadways, the spacing for 12’ and 11’ lanes is shown below.

Jlluesse: Notes regarding breaking yellow centerlines at horseshoe cds intersection.

2025-09-11T20:06:57Z

Notes regarding breaking yellow centerlines at horseshoe cds intersection.

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	Yellow centerline markings are used to delineate the separation of traffic lanes that have opposite directions of travel. They are used on thoroughfare roadways, collector roadways, and super collector roadways regardless of the posted speed. Centerline markings are not installed on residential roadways except in specific situations in advance of intersections as addressed below.		Yellow centerline markings are used to delineate the separation of traffic lanes that have opposite directions of travel. They are used on thoroughfare roadways, collector roadways, and super collector roadways regardless of the posted speed. Centerline markings are not installed on residential roadways except in specific situations in advance of intersections as addressed below.

	The yellow centerline markings, whether broken or solid double lines, should be continuous through residential drive entrances and alleys but should break at intersections with public streets and private streets as defined above. Breaks in the centerline should not be made at single family or multi-family drive entrances. They should also not be broken at intersections with commercial drive entrances unless the main roadway has left or right turn lanes accessing the site or the intersection with the commercial drive is controlled by a traffic signal.		The yellow centerline markings, whether broken or solid double lines, should be continuous through residential drive entrances and alleys but should break at intersections with public streets and private streets as defined above. Breaks in the centerline should not be made at single family or multi-family drive entrances. They should also not be broken at intersections with commercial drive entrances unless the main roadway has left or right turn lanes accessing the site or the intersection with the commercial drive is controlled by a traffic signal. Where a horseshoe cds intersects and creates a T-intersection, break the yellow centerline markings at the tangent points and place a dash at the median. If the horseshoe cds is a 4-way intersection, break the yellow centerline markings at the tangent points and do not place a dash at the median.

	At breaks in the centerline, the beginning and end of the centerline should be evaluated based on the left turn movement of the design vehicle from the side street. The beginning or end of the line should be at the point where the design vehicle does not drive over the line while making a left turn. This should be determined using turning movement templates for the specific design vehicle.		At breaks in the centerline, the beginning and end of the centerline should be evaluated based on the left turn movement of the design vehicle from the side street. The beginning or end of the line should be at the point where the design vehicle does not drive over the line while making a left turn. This should be determined using turning movement templates for the specific design vehicle.

Brian Geiger: /* Bicycle Lane Lines */ Clarified language from "Trying to match 2023 MUTCD 9E.03.07. Driveways are marked through per 9E.04.02."

2025-08-27T14:31:59Z

Bicycle Lane Lines: Clarified language from "Trying to match 2023 MUTCD 9E.03.07. Driveways are marked through per 9E.04.02."

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	Bike lane lines remain ~~continuous~~ at commercial driveways and school driveways. Bike lane line shall be ~~broken~~ at public and private streets.		Bike lane lines remain solid at commercial driveways and school driveways. Bike lane line shall be cut at public and private streets.

	=== Bicycle Lane Symbols ===		=== Bicycle Lane Symbols ===

Brian Geiger: /* High-Visibility Crosswalk Markings */

2025-05-22T13:41:08Z

High-Visibility Crosswalk Markings

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			The following criteria will be used for marking pedestrian, bicycle, trail, and golf cart crossings which have been approved:
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	! colspan="1" align="center" style="background:#90ee90;"\|Yield Line		! colspan="1" align="center" style="background:#90ee90;"\|Yield Line
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	\| align="center" style="background:#90ee90;"\|Pedestrian, School or Trail Crossings<sup>2</sup> <!-- column 1 occupied by cell A -->		\| align="center" style="background:#90ee90;"\|Pedestrian or School Crossings<sup>2</sup> <!-- column 1 occupied by cell A -->
			\| align="center" style="background:#90ee90;"\|Yes
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			\| align="center" style="background:#90ee90;"\|Trail Crossings<sup>3</sup> <!-- column 1 occupied by cell A -->
	\| align="center" style="background:#90ee90;"\|Yes		\| align="center" style="background:#90ee90;"\|Yes
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	<sup>1</sup><small>Unless an adjacent crosswalk at the same intersection warrants a high-visibility crosswalk.</small><br>		<sup>1</sup><small>Unless an adjacent crosswalk at the same intersection warrants a high-visibility crosswalk.</small><br>
	<sup>2</sup><small>Applies to any street classification and does not need to meet volume criteria to be marked or signed. If the posted speed limit is 40 mph or greater at a non-intersection ~~locatoion~~, the minimum width of the crosswalk shall be 8 feet.</small><br>		<sup>2</sup><small>If the posted speed limit is 40 mph or greater at a non-intersection locatoion, the minimum width of the crosswalk shall be 8 feet.</small><br>
			<sup>3</sup><small>Applies to any street classification and does not need to meet volume criteria to be marked or signed. If the posted speed limit is 40 mph or greater at a non-intersection location, the minimum width of the crosswalk shall be 8 feet.</small><br>

	=== Crosswalk and Stop Line Usage ===		=== Crosswalk and Stop Line Usage ===

Brian Geiger: /* High-Visibility Crosswalk Markings */

2025-05-22T13:34:04Z

High-Visibility Crosswalk Markings

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	<sup>1</sup><small>Unless an adjacent crosswalk at the same intersection warrants a high-visibility crosswalk.</small><br>		<sup>1</sup><small>Unless an adjacent crosswalk at the same intersection warrants a high-visibility crosswalk.</small><br>
	<sup>2</sup><small>Applies to any street classification and does not need to meet volume criteria to be marked or signed. If the posted speed limit is 40 mph or greater, the minimum width of the crosswalk shall be 8 feet.</small>		<sup>2</sup><small>Applies to any street classification and does not need to meet volume criteria to be marked or signed. If the posted speed limit is 40 mph or greater at a non-intersection locatoion, the minimum width of the crosswalk shall be 8 feet.</small><br>

	=== Crosswalk and Stop Line Usage ===		=== Crosswalk and Stop Line Usage ===

Brian Geiger: /* Parking Space Markings */ Added EV symbols

2025-01-10T20:09:28Z

Parking Space Markings: Added EV symbols

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	=== International Symbol of Accessibility ===		=== International Symbol of Accessibility ===
	The international symbol of accessibility shall be used in parking spaces that are for accessible parking spaces. It shall be 4’ square with a blue background and a white symbol. It shall be placed in the center (longitudinally and laterally) of a designated parallel parking space. ~~They~~ shall be centered and located at the very beginning of perpendicular or ~~angled~~ parking spaces, as indicated in the standard details.		The international symbol of accessibility shall be used in parking spaces that are for accessible parking spaces. It shall be 4’ square with a blue background and a white symbol. In perpendicular or angled parking spaces, the symbol shall be centered and located at the very beginning of of perpendicular or angle parking spaces as indicated in the standard details. In parallel parking spaces, the symbol shall be placed in the center (longitudinally and laterally) of a designated parallel parking space.

			=== Electric Vehicle Pump Plug ===
			The Electric Vehicle Pump Plug symbol for stalls associated with Electric Vehicle Charging Stations shall be used in parking spaces that are for EVs only. It shall be 4’ square with a black background and a white symbol. In perpendicular or angled parking spaces, the symbol shall be centered and located at the very beginning of of perpendicular or angle parking spaces as indicated in the standard details. In parallel parking spaces, the symbol shall be placed in the center (longitudinally and laterally) of a designated parallel parking space.

	== Speed Hump Markings ==		== Speed Hump Markings ==

Brian Geiger: /* High-Visibility Crosswalk Markings */

2025-01-10T19:42:51Z

High-Visibility Crosswalk Markings

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	<sup>1</sup><small>Unless an adjacent crosswalk at the same intersection warrants a high-visibility crosswalk.</small><br>		<sup>1</sup><small>Unless an adjacent crosswalk at the same intersection warrants a high-visibility crosswalk.</small><br>
	<sup>2</sup><small>Applies to any street classification and does not need to meet volume criteria to be marked or signed. If the posted speed limit is 40 mph or greater, the ~~mnimum~~ width of the crosswalk shall be 8 feet.</small>		<sup>2</sup><small>Applies to any street classification and does not need to meet volume criteria to be marked or signed. If the posted speed limit is 40 mph or greater, the minimum width of the crosswalk shall be 8 feet.</small>

	=== Crosswalk and Stop Line Usage ===		=== Crosswalk and Stop Line Usage ===