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Delineation Section 9 - Messages on Pavements (including bus lane treatments)

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The guidelines are to comprise 19 sections and an appendix. These are initially being released individually and in no specific order. The sections which are to be released are as follows:

Part Title

Section 1 Introduction

Section 2 Delineation principles

Section 3 Pavement markings

Section 4 Longitudinal markings

Section 5 Enhanced longitudinal markings

Section 6 Transverse markings

Section 7 Transverse markings - Pedestrian facilities

Section 8 Diagonal and chevron markings

Section 9 Messages on pavements

Section 10 Pavement arrows

Section 11 Pavement markings at roundabouts

Section 12 Pavement markings for bicycle facilities

Section 13 Pavement markings for kerbside parking restrictions

Section 14 Maintenance of pavement markings

Section 15 Raised pavement markers

Section 16 Guide posts and delineation of safety barriers

Section 17 Alignment signs and markers

Section 18 Delineation systems

Section 19 Delineation management and audit

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Delineation

Section 9

MESSAGES ON PAVEMENTS (including bus lane treatments)

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Delineation – Section 9 Messages on Pavements

Contents

9.1 General ................................................................................................9-1

9.2 Words and numerals .........................................................................9-1

9.2.1 On roads where speed is 80 km/h or less ...................................................9-1

9.2.2 On roads where speed is > 80km/h ..............................................................9-1

9.3 Application of messages for use on road pavements .....................9-3

9.3.1 Rail X.....................................................................................................................9-3

9.3.2 Keep Clear...........................................................................................................9-4

9.3.3 Bus Lanes and Bus Only Lanes ........................................................................9-6

9.3.4 Details of Bus Only Lanes ................................................................................9-8

9.3.5 Details of Bus Lanes...........................................................................................9-9

9.3.6 Signposting - Bus and Bus Only lanes ..........................................................9-18

9.3.7 ‘Buses Excepted’ Pavement marking............................................................9-20

9.3.8 School zone and school bus stop zone pavement marking ....................9-21

9.3.9 Markings for electronic tolling ......................................................................9-21

9.3.10 Transit Lane, T2, T3 and TL ..........................................................................9-24

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9.1 General

This Section should be read in conjunction with Australian Standard AS

1742.

Words, numerals and symbols may be marked on pavements to guide, or to

convey warning or regulatory messages to drivers. They should be

elongated in the direction of traffic movement in order that they may be

legible at the maximum distance. However, it is important to note that the

benefit obtainable with increasing elongation diminishes if the distortion

ratio exceeds about 10:1.

9.2 Words and numerals

The dimensional proportions of letters and numerals should be as shown in

Figure 9.1. Following are the general principles:

9.2.1 On roads where speed is 80km/h or less

The height of letters and numerals shall NOT be less than 2.5 m in where

the speed is 80km/h or less. Any departure from this practice requires

special approval from the General Manger, Traffic Management.

A message should, if possible, be confined to one line. Where two or more

lines are required they should have a separation of one-half to one times the

letter height and the message should be arranged to read from top to

bottom.

9.2.2 On roads where speed is > 80km/h

The height of letters and numerals shall be AT LEAST 5m where the speed

is > 80km/h.

A message should, if possible, be confined to one line. Where two or more

lines are required, a separation between lines should be four times the letter

height and the message should be arranged to read sequentially, i.e. with the

first word nearest to the driver.

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Notes: 1. The grid width is constant at 100mm but the grid height “X” may vary

Height of letter or numerical required in mm 2. The grid height

40

Figure 9.1: Pavement Alphabet and Numerals



9.3 Application of messages for use on road pavements

Refer to AS 1742.2 for the types and details of word messages which can be

used on road pavements. The following messages have variations or are

additional for use in NSW:

KEEP CLEAR

FORM ONE LANE (Used at merges)

BUS LANE, BL

BUS ONLY

BUSES EXCEPTED (Refer to Fig 9.10 for details)

TRANSIT LANE, T2, T3 and TL

Control of exclusive turning lanes is to be by means of pavement arrows. If

necessary the word ONLY may be used between arrows (see Section 10.5).

Where the message is an advance warning the word AHEAD should be

added at the end of the message if there is likely to be some confusion as to

whether the message applies at that point rather than at some distance

ahead. The word END never needs to be used.

Following are some examples of pavement markings associated with word

messages.

9.3.1 Rail X

Provision and layout of pavement markings and box markings and

signposting on the approaches to railway level crossings shall be in

accordance with AS 1742.7. However the KEEP TRACKS CLEAR (G9-

67-2) sign is to be used on both the approach and departure of the level

crossing in NSW.



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9.3.2 Keep Clear

9.3.2.1 General

‘KEEP CLEAR’, pavement markings may be used on a carriageway or traffic

lane, when a traffic queue obstructs other traffic wishing to cross that

carriageway or lane (i.e. right turning traffic).

9.3.2.2 Use

'KEEP CLEAR' markings should be used to treat:

Unsignalised intersections, which are frequently blocked by traffic queues,

mainly on the approach to traffic signals or railway level crossings, or

Car park entrances which are frequently blocked by traffic queues, or

Emergency vehicle station accesses, which may be blocked by traffic queues

9.3.2.3 Warrants for use

When considering the use of 'KEEP CLEAR' pavement markings, the

following must be observed:

The markings should only be provided where right turning vehicles are

prevented from entering or exiting the side street or car park (i.e. crossing

the queue) and subsequently cause traffic to queue back through a signalised

intersection, or where the waiting right turning vehicle causes a road safety

problem due to the road geometry.

The markings must NOT be provided to allow vehicles to turn left from a

side street or car park. 'KEEP CLEAR' pavement marking is regulatory and

thus a left turning vehicle would be committing an offence if they joined the

queue by entering the keep clear area. In this situation the soft option of

erecting an advisory 'DO NOT QUEUE ACROSS INTERSECTION

(G9-237) sign should be considered.

9.3.2.4 Restrictions

Following the decision to implement 'KEEP CLEAR' markings at an

intersection, the right turn movement out of the side street needs to be

considered. If this movement is considered to be unsafe due to road

geometry, traffic volumes or especially sight distance restraints caused by



the queue, a limited No Right Turn ban from the side street should be

considered.

9.3.2.5 Specifications

The KEEP CLEAR pavement symbol and associated transverse markings are

shown in Figure 9.2.

Figure 9.2: Keep Clear Markings Dimensions are in mm unless otherwise stated



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9.3.3 Bus Lanes and Bus Only Lanes

9.3.3.1 General Specifications

(a) Definitions

A ‘Bus Lane’ is a reserved lane predominantly for the use of public buses,

however, taxis, HC plated hire cars, motorbikes and bicycles can also use a

Bus Lane.

A ‘Bus Only’ lane’ is a reserved lane for the use of public buses only.

Note: A public bus is defined as a coach.

A coach is:

(a) Constructed principally to carry persons, and

(b) Equipped to seat more than 8 adult persons, and

(c) Used to convey passengers for hire or reward or in the course of

trade or business.

Emergency vehicles and NRMA patrol vehicles are granted an exemption to

use a Bus Lane during the course of attending an emergency. Vehicles under

the direction of the RTA can also use a Bus Lane to conduct emergency

maintenance or traffic surveys.

(b) Types of Signs

Regulatory signs are required to define the start and end of a Bus Lane or

Bus Only Lane. In certain circumstances pavement text may be used in lieu

of signposting. Lane definition is enhanced by the use of pavement text and

colouring.

R6-234 series signs are to be used to indicate the start and end of a Bus

Only Lane. Where the length of the bus only lane is too short for signs then

pavement marking (BUS ONLY) at the start of the lane is sufficient and

legally enforceable. However it is important to note that pavement markings

end at the next intersection.

R6-235 series signs are to be used to indicate the start and end of a Bus

Lane. Where the length of the bus lane is too short for signs then pavement

marking (BUS LANE) at the start of the lane is sufficient and legally

enforceable. However it is important to note that pavement markings end at

the next intersection.



In general terms bus lane and bus only lane signposting must be located

either adjacent to or above the Bus Lane or Bus Only Lane. Where this is

not possible then supplementary plates (R6-234 and R6-235 series) must be

used with the regulatory signs to identify which lane they apply to.

(c) Types of Pavement Markings

L6 lines (35m mark 1m gap) are marked to separate the Bus Lane and Bus

Only Lane from the adjoining lanes.

In certain circumstances C1 lines (1m mark 3 m gap) may be used in bus

lanes 100m prior to the approach to an intersection to indicate where the

lane may be entered by traffic about to turn from the lane.

For dimensions and pattern of these lines, refer to Section 4.

Pavement messages for Bus Lanes or Bus Only Lanes are installed according

to the principles given in 9.2. In Bus Lanes where intersections are frequent,

the alternate pavement marking BL (short for Bus Lanes) may be used.

Red coloured pavement overlay or red bitumen for Bus Lanes and Bus Only

Lanes must be installed in accordance with Section 3.4.

Details of Pavement text are given in Figure 9.3.

Figure 9.3: Pavement Text (Speed Limit ≤ 80 km/hr)

Note The height of letters and numerals shall be AT LEAST 5m in rural

areas (speed is > 80Km/h). The separation between lines should be

four times the letter height and the message should be arranged to

read sequentially, i.e. with the first word nearest to the driver.



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9.3.4 Details of Bus Only Lanes

9.3.4.1 Warrants for Use

Bus only lanes must be used on the approach to all B-signals.

Bus only lanes must not be used across driveways, non-signalised

intersections, left slip lane entries or non-kerbside lanes which require

drivers to cross the lane to access an adjoining lane.

All bus only lanes must have red pavement. The use of red pavement is to

finish 10m before the stop line. For short lengths e.g. adjacent to turn

islands with left turn slip lanes, the red may be laid up to the stop line.

The road rules allow a bus in a Bus Only lane at an intersection with B-

signals, to make any turn when the B-signal is not red. Therefore this must

be considered and treated if necessary.

9.3.4.2 Messages on pavement

Pavement Message (BUS ONLY) is to be placed in the bus only lane adjacent

to both the first Bus Only Lane sign and each subsequent large repeater sign.

Additional BUS ONLY pavement messages may be used where it is

considered that they will add to the operational effectiveness of the lane

(e.g. where non-compliance is a problem). Typically these additional

markings are to be no closer than 50m apart in built up areas and 250 m for

motorway conditions.

Pavement messages (AM, PM, AM+PM or 24HR) shall only be used with

BUS ONLY pavement messages where it is considered that they will add to

the operational effectiveness of the lane. When used the markings shall be

placed after the BUS ONLY message. Pavement messages (AM, PM, AM+PM

or 24HR) should not be used on new lanes where no operational

characteristics apply. It is to be assumed that the standard signs and

markings will be sufficient.

Where the movement of buses requires restricting at an intersection (e.g.

no right turn), then pavement arrows are to be placed in the bus only lane

in the normal manner.

Where it is intended that other vehicles are to turn from the adjoining lane

because they cannot use the Bus Only Lane, pavement arrows must be

placed in the adjoining lane in the normal manner to permit the turn.



9.3.4.3 Treatments of Bus Only lanes

(a) Where the bus only lane is the kerbside lane

L6 lines (35m line 1m gap) are to be used as the marking between the bus

only lane and the adjoining lane.

Refer to Figure 9.4.

(b) Where the bus only lane is adjacent to an island


only lane and the adjoining lane

Where the bus only lane is at the end of a left turn lane, a C1 line (1m line

3 m gap) is to be used across the start of the bus only lane. In addition, as a

minimum, the final left turn pavement arrow on the approach is to exempt

buses. Consideration may also be given to placing the exemption text at the

first arrow in the left turn lane if it is considered that it will add to the

operational effectiveness of the lane.

Refer to Figure 9.4.

9.3.5 Details of Bus Lanes

9.3.5.1 Warrants for Use

Bus lanes can be used across driveways or non-signalised intersections.

All bus lanes must have red pavement. The use of red pavement is to finish

10m before the stop line at signalised intersections and adjacent to the side

street kerb line at unsignalised intersections. For short lengths e.g. adjacent

to turn islands with left turn slip lanes, the red may be extended up to the

stop line.

The red pavement is then to recommence after the intersection. In the case

of a signalised intersection this shall be after any marked foot crossing and in

the case of an unsignalised intersection adjacent to the side street kerb line.

9.3.5.2 Messages on pavement

Pavement markings (BUS LANE) are to be placed in the bus lane adjacent to

both the first Bus Lane sign and each subsequent large repeater sign.



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Pavement markings (BUS LANE) are to be placed on the departure side of

all intersections.

Where intersections are infrequent then additional pavement markings (BUS

LANE) should be installed at 100m intervals in built up areas and 250 m for

motorway conditions.

Where intersections are frequent, closer than 100m apart the number of

pavement markings may be reduced, or the alternate pavement marking (BL)

may be used. However, a driver entering a road from a side street should

never travel more than 100m before reaching a large regulatory sign or

pavement marking.

Pavement messages (AM, PM, AM+PM or 24HR) shall only be used with

BUS LANE or BL pavement markings where it is considered that they will

add to the operational effectiveness of the lane. When used the markings

shall be placed after the BUS LANE or BL message.

Pavement messages (AM, PM, AM+PM or 24HR) should not be used on new

lanes where no operational characteristics apply. It is to be assumed that the

signs will be sufficient.

Where the movement of the bus requires restricting at intersections (e.g.

no right turn), then pavement arrows are to be placed in the bus lane in the

normal manner. [Note: These pavement arrows will also apply to motor

vehicles.]

Where drivers are turning left from the second lane due to ignorance of the

law, pavement arrows may be used in the bus lane and second lane to

indicate the permitted movements.

9.3.5.3 Treatments of Bus Lanes

(a) Where the bus lane is the kerbside lane with no left turn slip treatment: -

(i) Signalised intersection approach


lane and the adjoining lane

Where drivers are turning left from second lane due to ignorance of the law

and use of pavement arrows has not helped, the C1 lines (1m line 3m gap)

may be marked for 100m on the approach to the intersection.



(ii) Signalised intersection departure


lane and the adjoining lane and are to commence after the marked foot

crossing.

Refer to Figures 9.5 to 9.9.

(b) Unsignalised intersection approach and departure

L6 lines (35m line 1m gap) are to finish adjacent to the red pavement on the

approach and are to recommence adjacent to the red pavement on the

departure of the intersection.

Where no TF line (Stop Line) or TB line (Give way line) exist on the side

street, a TB line may be installed between the bus lane and the side street if

it is considered that vehicles are likely to intrude into the bus lane.

C1 lines may be marked for 100m on the approach to an intersection to

indicate where the lane may be entered by traffic wanting to turn from the

lane, when the use of pavement arrows has not improved non-compliance

to the road rules. Refer to Section 9.3.4.2.


(c) Where the bus lane is the kerbside lane with a simple left turn slip treatment



lane and the adjoining lane.

A C1 line (1m line 3m gap) is to be used across the left turn slip exit.

C1 lines (1m line 3 m gap) may be marked for 100m on the approach to the

slip lane to indicate where the lane may be entered by traffic wanting to turn

from the lane, when the use of pavement arrows has not improved non-

compliance to the road rules. Refer to Section 9.3.4.2.



lane and the adjoining lane and are to commence after the marked foot

crossing.



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A C1 line (1m line 3m gap) is to be used across the left turn slip entry.


(d) Where the bus lane is not the kerb side lane & the kerb side lane is a developed left turn only exit or entry lane


L6 lines (35m line 1m gap) are to be used on right side of the bus lane

commencing at the stop line.

A C1 line (1m line 3m gap) is to be used as the marking between the bus

lane and the left turn lane except that a SINGLE L6 line (35m line only) is to

be used commencing at the stop line.

In certain circumstances C1 lines (1m line 3 m gap) may be used on the right

side of the bus lane for up to 100 m to indicate where the lane may be

entered by traffic wanting to cross the lane.

Pavement arrows (combination UA1 & UA5(L)) may also be used in the

adjoining lane to reinforce to drivers the bus lane crossing point.


A C1 line (1m line 3m gap) is to be used for the length of the left lane entry.


lane and the adjoining lane.


(e) Where the bus lane is not the kerb side lane, the kerb side lane is a developed left turn only lane but the bus lane commences after the left turn lane:

L6 lines (35m line 1m gap) are to be used on each side of the bus lane

commencing from the stop line.

C1 lines (1m line 3m gap) are to be used diagonally across the start of the

bus lane and to facilitate entry into left turn lane.




(f) Where the bus lane is not the kerbside lane & the kerbside lane is an extended lane:

L6 lines (35m line 1m gap) are to be used on each side of the bus lane

commencing at the stop line as the marking between the bus lane and any

adjoining lane.


Figure 9.4: Bus Only Lane treatments



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Figure 9.5: Bus Lane treatments






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9.3.6 Signposting - Bus and Bus Only lanes

9.3.6.1 Bus only lanes

R6-234 series signs must be used to indicate the start and end of a bus only

lane.



Where the length of the bus only lane is too short for signs then pavement

marking (BUS ONLY) at the start of the lane is sufficient. End pavement

markings are not required, as the bus only lane automatically ends at the

next intersection.

R6-234 series signs are to be repeated every 500m.

Where the bus only lane is part time, parking reminder signs (R5-310 series)

are to be placed above every permissive parking sign along the length of the

bus only lane or every 35 m in built up areas without parking restrictions.

9.3.6.2 Bus lanes

R6-235 series signs must be used to indicate the start and end of the bus

lane.

R6-235 series signs are to be installed approximately 50m on the departure

side of all major intersections.

R6-235 series signs are to be repeated every 500m where major

intersections are infrequent.

Where the bus lane is not the kerbside lane either the R6-235 series signs

are to be located directly above the lane or the R9-208 or R9-209 series

supplementary plates (diagrammatic lane arrangement signs) are to be

placed below the R6-235 series signs.

End signs are not required where the lane type changes (e.g. where a bus

lane changes to a bus only lane). In this situation the first new sign type acts

as both the end and start sign.

Where a lane changes type merely by signposting, an AHEAD sign should be

used 50m prior to the first new sign type.

Where the length of the bus lane is too short for signs then pavement

marking (BUS LANE) at the start of the lane is sufficient. End pavement

markings are not required; the bus lane automatically ends at the next

intersection.

Where the bus lane is part time, parking reminder signs (R5-310 series) are

to be placed above every permissive parking sign along the length of the bus

lane or every 35 m in built up areas without parking restrictions.



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9.3.7 ‘Buses Excepted’ Pavement marking

‘Buses Excepted’ pavement marking must be used where buses are

permitted to over-ride the designated movement as indicated by the

pavement arrows. Figure 9.10 gives the dimensions of the pavement

marking.

[Note that the dimensions of this marking have departed from the standard

practice to accommodate the word ‘Excepted’ in one lane.]

Any other departure from standard practice requires special approval of the

General Manger, Traffic Management.

Figure 9.10: ‘Buses Excepted’ pavement marking



9.3.8 School zone and school bus stop zone pavement marking

All school zones and school bus stop zones are supplemented with

pavement patches to increase the conspicuity of the zone. School zones are

also supplemented with Dragon’s Teeth. The school zone patch consists of a

‘40’ black numeral marked on a yellow background contained within a white

border and Dragon’s Teeth have the shape of a triangle and are white. The

school bus stop zone patch consists of a ‘40’ black numeral marked on a

white background within a yellow border.

Figure 9.11: Markings for school zones

A square patch is installed on the road pavement adjacent to all school zone

(R4-230 or R4-235) signs and school bus stop zone (R4-232) signs installed

on the left hand side of the carriageway.

The pavement marking shall be two part cold applied plastic or

thermoplastic material, conforming to RTA specifications 3360 or 3357

respectively. The pavement marking shall not have retro-reflective

properties, however, the skid resistance properties shall be as per the

Australian Standard AS 4049.2.

The detailed dimensions and position of the square patches are given in

Figure 9.12 and Dragon’s Teeth details are given in TD 2009/SR02.

9.3.9 Markings for electronic tolling

Approaches to electronic toll collection points are to be supplemented with

pavement markings. Symbols, 'E ONLY’ or ‘E’ and 'e' are marked on the

pavement on the approaches in each lane as appropriate.


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Figure 9.13 and Figure 9.14 show the specification and lay out of these

markings.

Figure 9.12: School zone and school bus stop zone speed numeral pavement patch



Figure 9.13: Pavement marking in advance to toll-free motorway



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Figure 9.14: Pavement marking in advance to toll booth

9.3.10 TRANSIT LANE, T2, T3 and TL

9.3.10.1 General

Motor vehicles carrying:

(a) Two or more people can legally use a T2 transit lane

(b) Three or more people can legally use a T3 transit lane.

In addition buses, taxis, hire cars, motor cycles, bicycles and authorised

emergency or RTA maintenance vehicles can legally use transit lanes.



A transit lane can be to the left of, right of, or between other traffic lanes.

However, for enforcement reasons, it is preferable that a transit lane be to

the left of other traffic lanes.

Any motor vehicle may enter a transit lane for up to 100m before making a

legal turn to the left, or right, from a transit lane.

Examples of transit lane treatments are shown in Figures 9.16 to 9.21.

9.3.10.2 Signs

Position transit lanes signs:

(a) To the left of a transit lane that is in the left lane, see Figures 9.16 and

9.17

(b) To the right of a transit lane that is in the right lane, see Figure 9.18

(c) Above a transit lane that is between other traffic lanes, see Figures

9.19 to 9.21.

Where the transit lane is between other traffic lanes, all efforts should be

made to place signs above the lane at 500m intervals. If this is not possible

then lane usage supplementary plates can be used with the Transit Lane

signs, see Figure 20.

Times of day shown on transit lane signs are standard. Do not use other

times without approval from the General Manager, Traffic Management.



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Use Transit Lane signs as follows:

Start signs

Reinforcement signs

Use the above signs as reinforcement signs between "start" and "end" signs.

Firstly, at about 50m beyond each major intersection, then at about 500m

spacings for intermediate locations.

Where there are no major intersections between "start" and "end" signs

erect them at about 500m spacings for intermediate locations.

Advance signs



(iv) End Signs

(v) Intermediate signs

9.3.10.3 Pavement Markings

(a) Lane lines

Use only lane line type L1 to determine a transit lane.

(b) Pavement messages

For speed zones of 80 km/h or less, letters and numbers should not be less

than 2.5m high with longitudinal spacing equal to letter or numeral height.

For speed zones greater than 80 km/h the spacing, letter and numeral height

may need to be at least twice that for lower speed zones.

See Figure 9.1 for letter and numeral details.

For AHEAD, and AM + PM pavement messages reduce the letter or

numeral size up to 75% so these messages fit within the lane width.



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The plus (+) sign for AM and PM use is to have a vertical stroke width of

one (1) grid unit with a length 75% of the adjacent letter height. The

horizontal stroke length is to be six (6) grid units with a width of five (5)

grid units.

Mark pavement messages to read as shown in Figure 9.15.

Figure 9.15: Transit lane pavement messages

Provide pavement message legends as follows.

(i) T2 AHEAD, or, T3 AHEAD, within the transit lane adjacent to or

under the R7-220 or R7-230 signs

(ii) T2 within the transit lane adjacent to or under R7-7-3, R7-7-4 or

R7-223 signs

(iii) T3 within the transit lane adjacent to or under R7-7-5, R7-7-6 or

R7-233 signs

Time-of-use pavement markings in association and T2 and T3 pavement

markings and signs are recommended as follows:

(i) AM or PM

(ii) AM + PM

(iii) 24 HR



Figure 9.16: AM, PM or 24 hr Transit Lane



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Figure 9.17: AM + PM Transit Lane (Left)



Figure 9.18: AM + PM Transit Lane (Right)



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Figure 9.19: Signs Overhead



Figure 9.20: AM + PM or 24 Hr Transit Lane (Between other traffic lanes)



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Figure 9.21: Overhead Transit Lane Sign


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