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2021 MUTCD NPA
And Why You Should Care...
Hillsborough MPO Committees
April 2021
Paula Flores, FITE
pflores@gpinet.com
Agenda • General Overview • Good and Bad News • How to Get Involved
General Overview WHY WHO IS INVOLVED PROCESS
General Overview
• Purpose of MUTCD – Establish national criteria to meet the needs
and expectancy of road users.
• Bring the MUTCD up to date
Last major rewrite in 1971
WHY Last amended in 2009
• Form foundation for more frequent revisions
NCUTCD’s has been working on these changes for 11 years
General Overview
• USDOT / FHWA (owner)
• National Committee on Uniform Traffic
Control Devices (provides guidance)
• Executive Board
• 21 Sponsoring Organizations –
AASHTO, AAA, APTA, APWA, ASCE,
APBP, ITE, NACTO, LAB, NSC and
others
WHO IS INVOLVED • Technical Committees (topic related)
General Overview PROCESS
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Atlanta
Boston
Chattanooga, TN
Chicago
The devil is always in the details… Houston
Fort Lauderdale, FL
Madison, WI
New Haven, CT
New Orleans
Oakland, CA
Philadelphia
Portland, OR
Providence, RI
San Luis Obispo, CA
Vancouver, BC
General Concerns
MUTCD 11th Edition – Less Flexibility
General Request for an expedited reframing of the
Concerns… MUTCD as a proactive safety regulation.
NCUTCD and MUTCD contributors are
encouraged to improve inclusion & equity by
establishing a Task Force on racial equity.
MUTCD relies on outdated practices,
prioritizes operational efficiency for motor
vehicles over safety!
MUTCD 11th Edition – Less Flexibility
General
Less flexibility to communities that have committed to
Concerns… addressing climate change and achieving Vision Zero.
Not consistent with design innovation, investment in
Vision Zero, livability, economic development, equity,
and sustainability at the forefront of our streets.
Better alignment with equity, safety and sustainability
goals of cities.MUTCD 11th Edition – Less Flexibility
General MUTCD hasn’t been re-written since 1971, which
is too focused on motor vehicle efficiency,
Concerns… operations and perpetuates the status quo
Must be revised to prioritize the safety of
vulnerable users (people walking, riding or
taking transit) of our streets.
Must be revised to reflect context sensitivity
(land use, density, vulnerable users, etc),
especially in urban environments.MUTCD 11th Edition – Less Flexibility
General
Concerns… Back to basics – instead of recommending how
speed limits or how bike signals are used, the
MUTCD would state how speed limits signs look.
New language – Victim Blaming – gives permission to
ignore needs of users who are not a “reasonable and
prudent individual” who is “alert and attentive” and
is “demonstrating due care” omitting the needs of
children, elderly, and disabled road users.MUTCD 11th Edition – Less Flexibility
General New language – stipulates street right of way to
be dedicated to exclusive “highway related”
Concerns… functions, undermining placemaking efforts
proven to improve safety, contrary to data from
across the country. (prohibits colorful art).
Over prioritizes emerging AV at the expense of
other modes and exacerbates cost burdens for
cities. Language changed from “should” to
“shall” adopt todays AV sensing capabilities
instead of ensuring vehicle technology is road
worthy.MUTCD 11th Edition – Less Flexibility General Concerns…
Specific Elements &
ConcernsStop/Yield/No Control and All-way warrants
Speed Limits Speed Limits
Vehicle Speed Feedback signs
EV and cell phone parking signs/plaques
Low Clearance warning
Low ground clearance at-grade crossings
Flashing yellow arrow
The Good… Signal Warrants and pedestrian projections
Crash warrant Signals &
Pedestrian push button placement and touch free option
Pedestrian heads at signals Warrants
RRFB
Pedestrian hybrid beacon
Audible messages
ADA reference and awaiting PROWAG final rule
Sidewalk closures during construction and ADA
Red and green colored markings
Lane use control signs w/ bicycle symbols shown white on black
Bicycle signals Bicycle
Two-stage and intersection bicycle boxes Treatments
Buffered, protected and counterflow bicycle lanes
Line line width changes from 4" to 6" for higher speeds
Crosswalk marking types Painted
Aesthetic crosswalks Crosswalks
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THANK YOU
2021 MUTCD NPA
You Should Care!
Hillsborough MPO Committees
April 2021
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