MOT Pedestrian & Cyclist Safety Measures 2 — Questions and Answers
Question 1: When a work zone crosses an established bicycle lane, what is the minimum required action?
- Post a sign that says 'Bike Lane Closed'
- Provide an alternate marked route for cyclists (Correct answer)
- Allow cyclists to share the travel lane without warning
- Remove all bicycle lane markings permanently
Correct answer: Provide an alternate marked route for cyclists
When a bicycle lane is blocked, an alternate marked route must be provided to safely redirect cyclists around the work zone.
Question 2: Which MUTCD sign is used specifically to warn road users of a crosswalk ahead in a work zone?
- W4-2 (Merge)
- W11-15 (Pedestrian Crossing) (Correct answer)
- R9-3a (Bike Lane)
- W20-1 (Road Work Ahead)
Correct answer: W11-15 (Pedestrian Crossing)
The W11-15 sign warns drivers of a pedestrian crossing location, which is especially important in active work zones.
Question 3: A temporary sidewalk path through a work zone must have a minimum width of:
- 2 feet
- 4 feet (Correct answer)
- 6 feet
- 8 feet
Correct answer: 4 feet
PROWAG and MUTCD guidelines require temporary pedestrian routes to be at least 4 feet wide to accommodate wheelchairs and pedestrians.
Question 4: At night, temporary pedestrian channelizing devices in a work zone should be:
- Removed to avoid confusion
- Retroreflective or illuminated (Correct answer)
- Painted orange only
- Replaced with orange cones exclusively
Correct answer: Retroreflective or illuminated
Devices must be retroreflective or illuminated at night so pedestrians can see the channelized path in low-light conditions.
Question 5: Which scenario requires a flagging station to be upgraded to a temporary traffic signal?
- Work zone lasts more than 2 days
- Single-lane alternating traffic with queues exceeding 1 mile (Correct answer)
- Any work zone on a state highway
- Presence of cyclists in the work zone
Correct answer: Single-lane alternating traffic with queues exceeding 1 mile
When queue lengths from single-lane alternating control become excessive (generally over 1 mile), a temporary signal may be warranted to manage traffic more efficiently.
Question 6: What is the purpose of a 'pedestrian in road' (W11-15) sign with an additional 'ahead' supplemental plaque?
- Warn drivers pedestrians may be walking in the roadway ahead (Correct answer)
- Prohibit pedestrian entry into the work zone
- Direct pedestrians to a crosswalk location
- Alert cyclists to yield to pedestrians
Correct answer: Warn drivers pedestrians may be walking in the roadway ahead
The sign combination warns approaching drivers that pedestrians may be present in the roadway ahead due to sidewalk closures or work zone conditions.
Question 7: When closing a sidewalk, workers must provide notice to which group in advance when feasible?
- Only local government officials
- Adjacent property owners and ADA service providers (Correct answer)
- School crossing guards only
- Media and news outlets
Correct answer: Adjacent property owners and ADA service providers
Notifying adjacent property owners and ADA/accessibility service providers in advance allows vulnerable users to plan alternative routes before the closure begins.
MOT Pedestrian & Cyclist Safety Measures 2
When a work zone crosses an established bicycle lane, what is the minimum required action?