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California MUTCD Page 6H-68 <br /> (FHWA's MUTCD 2003 including Revisions 1 and 2,as amended for use in California) <br /> Notes for Figure 6H-28—Typical Application 28 <br /> Sidewalk Closures and Bypass Sidewalks <br /> Standard: <br /> 1.When crosswalks or other pedestrian facilities are closed or relocated,temporary facilities shall <br /> be detectable and shall include accessibility features consistent with the features present in the <br /> existing pedestrian facility. <br /> Guidance: <br /> 2.Where high speeds are anticipated,a temporary traffic barrier and,if necessary,a crash cushion should <br /> be used to separate the temporary sidewalks from vehicular traffic. <br /> 3.Audible information devices should be considered where midbloek closings and changed crosswalk <br /> areas cause inadequate communication to be provided to pedestrians who have visual disabilities. <br /> Option: <br /> 4. Street lighting may be considered. <br /> 5. Only the TTC devices related to pedestrians are shown.Other devices,such as lane closure signing or <br /> ROAD NARROWS signs,may be used to control vehicular traffic. <br /> 6.For nighttime closures,Type A Flashing warning lights may be used on barricades that support signs <br /> and close sidewalks. <br /> 7.Type C Steady-Bum or Type D 360-degree Steady-Burd warning lights may be used on channelizing <br /> devices separating the temporary sidewalks from vehicular traffic flow. <br /> 8. Signs,such as KEEP RIGHT(LEFT),may be placed along a temporary sidewalk to guide or direct <br /> pedestrians. <br /> ('This space left intentionally.blank) <br /> Chapter 6H—Typical Applications Jawary 21,20I0 <br /> Part 6—Temporary Traffic Control <br />