1988 MUTCD Revision 6
June 19, 1998

GENERAL PROVISIONS (PART I):

1. Revise Section 1A-8 - Color Code:

Replace AStrong Yellow-Green - Unassigned@ with AFluorescent Yellow-Green - Optional use for Pedestrian, Bicycle, and School warning signs.@

SIGNS (PART II):

2. Add the following discussion as the third sentence in the first paragraph to Section 2C-2, Design of Warning Signs:

An exception is that Advance Pedestrian Crossing (W11-2) and Pedestrian Crossing signs (W11A-2) may be black on yellow background or black on fluorescent yellow-green background.

3. Add the following discussion as the second paragraph to Section 2C-31, Advance Crossing Signs (W11 Series).

The color, fluorescent yellow-green may be used with a black border and legend for the advance crossing signs. When this color is used, a systematic approach, one color within a zone or area, should be used to install these signs. The mixing of standard yellow and fluorescent yellow green within a selected site area should be avoided.

4. Add the following discussion as the second paragraph to Section 2C-32, Crossing Signs (W11A Series).

The color, fluorescent yellow-green may be used with a black border and legend for the crossing signs. When this color is used, a systematic approach, one color within a zone or area, should be used to install these signs. The mixing of standard yellow and fluorescent yellow green within a selected site area should be avoided.

TRAFFIC CONTROLS FOR SCHOOL AREAS (PART VII):

5. Section 7B-1, Design of Signs, add the following discussion as the last sentence to the first paragraph:

An exception is that school crossing signs may be black on yellow background or black on fluorescent yellow-green background.

6. Add the following text as the last sentence of the first paragraph of Section 7B-9, School Advance Sign (S1-1):

The color, fluorescent yellow-green may be used with a black border and legend for the School Advance Crossing signs (S1-1). The discussion in 2C-31 regarding use as a systematic approach applies.

7. Add the following text as the last sentence of the first paragraph of Section 7B-10, School Crossing Sign (S2-1):

The color, fluorescent yellow-green may be used with a black border and legend for the School Crossing signs. The discussion in 2C-31 regarding use as a systematic approach applies.

8. Add the following discussion as the last sentence of the first paragraph of Section 7B-11, School Bus Stop Ahead sign (S3-1):

The color, fluorescent yellow-green may be used with a black border and legend for the School Bus Stop Ahead signs (S3-1). The text in 2C-31 regarding use as a systematic approach applies.

TRAFFIC CONTROLS FOR BICYCLE FACILITIES (PART IX):

9. Section 9B-3, Design, add the following discussion as the last sentence to the first paragraph:

An exception is that Bicycle Crossing signs (W11-1) may be black on yellow background or black on fluorescent yellow-green background.