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Details for Request 4-231


Request Type: Interpretation
Requesting Agency: California Public Utilities Commission
State: CA
Date of Request: 7/21/2001
Topic: Size of Backplate on Flashing Light Signals at Grade Crossings
Affected Portions of 2009 MUTCD: Section 4D.07| Section 8C.02
FHWA Ruling: 9/10/2001 – 10" background should be used with 8" diameter signals and 12" background should be used with 12" diameter signals.
Keywords: Light Rail Transit Traffic Control Devices| Railroad Grade Crossings| Traffic Control Signals

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Documents currently available:

1).  Request Letter to FHWA  (PDF, HTML)
2).  FHWA Response  (PDF, HTML)


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