(A) Closure of sidewalks. When the use of a construction canopy results in the total closure of a sidewalk, signs must be provided warning pedestrians that the sidewalk is closed. The signs must be printed in a type size no less than 4 inches in height, must be located at appropriate adjacent intersections and must also be attached to both sides of the construction canopy. The permittee is responsible for maintaining the signs for the life of the construction project.
(B) Closure of bicycle lanes. When the use of a construction canopy results in the closure of a bicycle lane, signs must be provided warning bicyclists of the lane closure and warning vehicles of the need to yield to the bicyclists. The signs must be of a type as designated by the department of transportation. At a minimum, the lane closure signs must be located on both sides of the street in the direction of the approach to the construction canopy at a point 600 feet and 300 feet in front of the construction canopy. In addition, lane closure signs must be attached to the end of the construction canopy facing the approaching bicycle traffic. At a minimum, the yield to bicyclist signs must be located on both sides of the street in the direction of the approach to the construction canopy at a point 100 feet and 50 feet in front of the construction canopy. In addition, yield to bicyclist signs must be attached to the end of the construction canopy facing the approaching bicycle traffic. The permittee is responsible for maintaining the signs for the life of the construction project.
(Added Coun. J. 12-4-02, p. 99026, § 7.1; Amend Coun. J. 12-7-05, p. 64870, § 1.9; Amend Coun. J. 11-19-08, p. 47220, Art. IX, § 1)