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Diagonal downward-pointing arrow (W16-7P and W16-7aP) plaques (see Figure 2C-16) are used with certain Vehicular Traffic Warning signs (see Section 2C.54) and certain Non-Vehicular Warning signs (see Section 2C.55), and School Crossing signs (see Section 7B.03) to indicate the specific location of a crossing point. | Diagonal downward-pointing arrow (W16-7P and W16-7aP) plaques (see Figure 2C-16) are used with certain Vehicular Traffic Warning signs (see Section 2C.54) and certain Non-Vehicular Warning signs (see Section 2C.55), and School Crossing signs (see Section 7B.03) to indicate the specific location of a crossing point. | ||
The W16-7P plaque contains a single arrow pointing diagonally down to the right or left, toward the roadway, depending on which side of the roadway it is located. | The W16-7P plaque contains a single arrow pointing diagonally down to the right or left, toward the roadway, depending on which side of the roadway it is located. | ||
===School Zone Sign (S1-1) and Plaques (S4-3P, S4-7P) and END SCHOOL ZONE Sign (S5-2)=== | ===School Zone Sign (S1-1) and Plaques (S4-3P, S4-7P) and END SCHOOL ZONE Sign (S5-2)=== | ||
Revision as of 11:05, 21 May 2025
City Guidelines Regarding the Installation of “Pedestrian Crossing" or "Trail Crossing” Signs
Traffic Services Division of the Department of Public Works
Governing Document Reference:
Manual on Uniform Traffic Control Devices for Streets and Highways (MUTCD), 2009 or latest edition and the Overland Park Municipal Code (OPMC), Title 12 – Traffic, Chapter 12.04
MUTCD Requirements:
Pedestrian (W11-2) or Trail (W11-15a) Crossing Signs and and Plaques
Non-Vehicular Warning (W11-2, W11-3, W11-4, W11-6, W11-7, W11-9, and W11-16 through W11-22) signs may be used to alert road users in advance of locations where unexpected entries into the roadway might occur or where shared use of the roadway by pedestrians, animals, or equestrians might occur.
If used in advance of a pedestrian, snowmobile, or equestrian crossing, the W11-2, W11-6, W11-7, and W11-9 signs should be supplemented with plaques (see Figure 2C-16 and Section 2C.61) with the legend AHEAD or XX FEET to inform road users that they are approaching a point where crossing activity might occur.
If a post-mounted W11-2, W11-6, W11-7, or W11-9 sign is placed at the location of the crossing point where pedestrians, snowmobilers, or equestrians might be crossing the roadway, a diagonal downward-pointing arrow (W16-7P) plaque (see Figure 2C-16 and Section 2C.63) shall be mounted below the sign.
A Non-Vehicular Warning sign assembly shall not be installed on an approach controlled by a STOP or a YIELD sign, except as noted below.
The Non-Vehicular Warning sign assembly may be installed on an approach to a circular intersection controlled by a YIELD sign where the crosswalk is at least 20 feet in advance of the yield point at the entrance to a circulatory roadway.
At a signalized or stop-controlled intersection the Non-Vehicular Warning sign assembly may be installed on an approach to a channelized right turn lane controlled by a YIELD sign where the crosswalk is at least 20 feet in advance of the yield point.
An advance Pedestrian Crossing (W11-2) sign with an AHEAD or a distance supplemental plaque may be used in conjunction with a Yield Here To (Stop Here For) Pedestrians sign on the approach to the same crosswalk.
Supplemental warning plaques shall be used only in combination with and installed on the same post(s) as warning or regulatory signs. They shall not be mounted alone or displayed alone.
Diagonal downward-pointing arrow (W16-7P and W16-7aP) plaques (see Figure 2C-16) are used with certain Vehicular Traffic Warning signs (see Section 2C.54) and certain Non-Vehicular Warning signs (see Section 2C.55), and School Crossing signs (see Section 7B.03) to indicate the specific location of a crossing point.
The W16-7P plaque contains a single arrow pointing diagonally down to the right or left, toward the roadway, depending on which side of the roadway it is located.
School Zone Sign (S1-1) and Plaques (S4-3P, S4-7P) and END SCHOOL ZONE Sign (S5-2)
If a school zone has been designated under State or local statute, a School (S1-1) sign shall be installed to identify the beginning point(s) of the designated school zone.
City of Overland Park Guidelines for Installation:
The following criteria will be used for signing and marking pedestrian, bicycle, trail, and golf cart crossings:
Signing and Marking Guidelines for School, Pedestrian, Bicycle, Trail and Golf Cart Crossings Traffic Signal Adjacent to Elementary or Middle School Condition Sign with Ahead (W16-9p) Plaque Sign with Diagonal Down Arrow (W16-7p) Plaque High Visibility Crosswalk Markings Yield Line with R1-5 Signs if Multi-Lane Approach No Crossing Guard Yes No1 No No Crossing Guard Assigned Yes No1 No No Stop & Yield Sign Adjacent to Elementary or Middle School Condition Sign with Ahead (W16-9p) Plaque Sign with Diagonal Down Arrow (W16-7p) Plaque High Visibility Crosswalk Markings Yield Line if Multi-Lane Approach No Crossing Guard Yes No No No Crossing Guard Assigned Yes No No No Mid-Block Crossings or Uncontrolled Through Movements Condition Sign with Ahead (W16-9p) Plaque Sign with Diagonal Down Arrow (W16-7p) Plaque High Visibility Crosswalk Markings Yield Line if Multi-Lane Approach Pedestrian or School Crossings Yes Yes Yes3 Yes Trail Crossing on a Collector or Thoroughfare Street2 Yes Yes Yes3 Yes Trail Crossing on a Residential Street2 No Yes Yes3 No Golf Cart Crossing No Yes No3, 4 No
1Install countdown pedestrian signal head if not already present prior to removing down arrow sign.
2Does not need to meet volume criteria to be marked or signed.
3If posted speed limit is 40 mph or greater, the minimum width of the crosswalk shall be 8 feet.
4If posted speed limit is 40 mph or greater, Yes.