3Movement and place considerations#
3.6Bicycle networks#
3.6.3Management principles#
3.6.3-1Traffic control signs#
For information on traffic control signs relating to Queensland cycle network signage requirements, refer to Austroads’ Guide to Traffic Management Part 4 Network Management Section 3.6.3 Management principles Signage and Network Information reference to Austroads (2015e) Bicycle Wayfinding report.
The TC signs are a collection of non-standard traffic control (TC) signs that have been ‘officially approved’ (as required by the Transport Operations (Road Use Management) Act 1995). These signs have been designed for specialised use and designed to comply with the Traffic and Road Use Management (TRUM) manual and the Manual of Uniform Traffic Control Devices (MUTCD).
Included in this table are the MUTCD Q-series signs that relate specifically to the cycle network.
Table 3.6.3-1 – Signs for the cycle network
| Number | Name | Use |
|---|---|---|
| D4-6bike | BIKEWAY CHEVRON ALIGNMENT MARKER | To indicate sharp or long turn / curve. |
| GE6-Q01 | PROHIBITED ON MOTORWAY PEDESTRIANS BICYCLES ANIMALS TRACTORS MOPEDS | Used in advance of the turn into the entrance ramp of a motorway or freeway at a point from which they can conveniently take an alternative route, to advise, the named classes of traffic of the prohibition |
| G9-57-Q01 | WATCH FOR BICYCLES | To warn motorists that bicycle traffic may come into conflict with motor traffic at a specific point due to a particular road feature or hazard. |
| G9-63 | BICYCLES CROSS HERE WITH CARE | To designate a ramp crossing point where bicycles are permitted to use the freeway through an interchange. |
| G9-Q10 | CROSS WITH CARE | To remind cyclists to use the left shoulder of freeways and ramps. |
| R3-5 | PEDESTRIANS MAY CROSS DIAGONALLY | To inform pedestrians of the ability to safely cross diagonally at the intersection. |
| R3-Q01 | WALK TO ISLAND AND WAIT FOR FURTHER SIGNAL | For use on multi-staged pedestrian crossings. |
| R4-4 | SHARED ZONE | For use at the threshold of a shared zone. |
| R6-Q01 1 _ | NO … BEYOND THIS POINT (Type 1) | Used at the beginning of an entrance ramp where the named classes of traffic are to be prohibited from entering a motorway. |
| R6-Q01 2 _ | NO … BEYOND THIS POINT (Type 2) | Used at the beginning of an entrance ramp where the named classes of traffic are to be prohibited from entering a motorway. |
| R6-15 | PEDESTRIANS PROHIBITED | For special purposes, such as severely limited lateral space, but is not recommended for general use. |
| R9-3 | BICYCLES EXCEPTED | For use as a supplementary plate to a regulatory sign, for example: ‘NO THROUGH ROAD’ or ‘BUS ONLY’ |
| T8-4 | FOOTPATH CLOSED | For temporary closures of the footpath |
| TC1019 | UNDERPASS SUBJECT TO FLOODING | For use on bicycle facilities in road underpasses or culverts subject to flooding. |
| TC1023 | CYCLE RACING AHEAD | For use during cycle races. Includes roadside signage and signage for following and leading marshal vehicles. |
| TC1027 | ACCESS FOR DISABLED | For use on facilities which are accessed by numbers of people using wheelchairs, particularly where road crossings are involved. |
| TC1029 | CYCLISTS AHEAD REDUCE SPEED DRIVE SAFELY | For use during bicycle events so motorists are aware of the presence of cyclists on the road and reduce speed. |
| TC1037 | WHEELED RECREATIONAL DEVICES AND WHEELED TOYS PROHIBITED | Used to define a location where wheeled recreational devices and wheeled toys are prohibited. |
| TC1050 | CYCLING, WHEELED RECREATIONAL DEVICES AND WHEELED TOYS PROHIBITED | To define an area where bicycles and wheeled recreational devices are prohibited, it may be used in conjunction with a Time of Operation supplementary plate (R9-1). Refer TRUM Volume 1, Part 7, 3.8.4-1. |
| TC1107 | CYCLE HAZARD GROOVED ROAD | Temporary warning in advance of roto-milled surfaces prior to asphalt overlay. |
| TC1193 | CHILDREN WARNING SIGN (W6-3) WITH TARGET BOARD | Usage as per W6-3. Target board may assist sign conspicuity where background visuals distract drivers. |
| TC1195 | PEDESTRIAN CROSSING SIGN (R3-1) WITH TARGET BOARD | Usage as per R3-1. Target board may assist sign conspicuity where background visuals distract drivers. |
| TC1197 | RUNNERS AHEAD REDUCE SPEED; DRIVE SAFELY | For use during running events so motorists are aware of the presence of runners on the road and reduce speed. |
| TC1253 | TAXIS, CYCLES AND PEDESTRIANS PROHIBITED ON BUSWAY | Temporary signage at busway portals. |
| TC1301 | CYCLISTS/PEDESTRIANS WAIT HERE TO PASS | Used to denote a passing bay. Use in conjunction with TC1302. |
| TC1302 | CYCLISTS/PEDESTRIANS USE PASSING BAYS | Used to define a highly constrained section of infrastructure where bicycles and pedestrians are required to use passing bays and give way to oncoming users. Use in conjunction with TC1301. |
| TC1326 | ZEBRA CROSSING – MULTI- LANE ROADS | For use on multi-lane zebras to warn pedestrians of multiple threat risk posed by motorist visibility restrictions. Temporary treatment until a safer crossing with an equivalent level of access can be established. |
| Number | Name | Use |
|---|---|---|
| TC1369 | TRAIL (PEDESTRIAN/CYCLIST/ HORSE) | To warn motorists approaching a multi-use trail crossing. |
| TC1397 | CYCLISTS AHEAD | For use on a multi-message sign to warn drivers of cyclists ahead. |
| TC1414 | PEDESTRIANS LEFT/RIGHT | For use on a multi-message sign to direct pedestrians. |
| TC1434 | BICYCLE ROUTE MARKER | Bicycle route marker (supplementary logo on a guide sign or directional sign). |
| TC1435 | BICYCLE ROUTE REASSURANCE MARKER | Bicycle route marker (standalone). |
| TC1436 | INTERSECTION & ADVANCE | Intersection and advanced direction signage for bicycle route. |
| TC1471 | ‘CROSS WITH CARE’ TRAFFIC SIGNAL PEDESTRIAN LABEL FOR ‘PUFFIN’ CROSSINGS | To aid pedestrians in the proper use of a puffin crossing. |
| TC1488 | PEDESTRIAN CROSSING AHEAD/ON SLIP LANE | Where visibility of a pedestrian crossing is restricted, or where additional supplementary signs are necessary to improve driver awareness of the pedestrian crossing on the slip lane ahead. |
| TC1495 | FOOTPATH/BIKEWAY CLOSED | For temporary closure of a footpath. |
| TC1563 | PEDESTRIANS ONLY CROSS WHEN ROAD IS CLEAR | To be used temporarily only (period of six months) as part of the education process to reinforce priority, for example when a controlled crossing has been removed and replaced with a pedestrian refuge. |
| TC1566 | LOOK RIGHT | To be used temporarily only as part of an education process due to road changes (for example, conversion of one-way road to two- way). |
| TC1567 | PLEASE DISMOUNT ON FOOTPATH | To be used temporarily only on narrow/congested footpaths. |
| TC1569 | CHILDREN CROSSING SAFETY | Temporary use at new crossing facilities/locations used by children who are unfamiliar with the type of crossing. |
| TC1592 | CYCLISTS SLOW DOWN WATCH FOR VEHICLES/ PEDESTRIANS | Used on off-road paths where visibility is restricted on approaches to controlled side streets. |
| TC1600 | WATCH FOR BICYCLES AND PEDESTRIANS | To alert motorists of cyclists and pedestrians ahead. |
| TC1630 | OVERLAY PLATE FOR GUIDE SIGN GE6-2 | Used to overlay Guide Sign GE6-2. |
| TC1631 | OVERLAY PLATE FOR GUIDE SIGN GE6-Q01(revision B, C or D) | Used to overlay Guide Sign GE6-Q01 (revision B, C or D). |
| TC1633 | CYCLIST TRAINING CIRCUIT | To sign cycling training circuits on rural roads. |
| TC1721 | PEDESTRIANS WATCH YOUR STEP (+ WORKMAN SYMBOL) | Where workmen are in close proximity to pedestrians. |
| TC1730 | CYCLING EVENT | To notify road users of an upcoming cycling event. |
| TC1731 | PEDESTRIAN UNDERPASS | Directing pedestrians to an underpass. |
| TC1769 | RETROFIT BICYCLE LANE IN A LEFT TURN LANE | For retrofit only. Where project constraints do not allow an exclusive bicycle lane to be established in a left turn lane. |
| TC1776 | SCHOOL WALK/BIKE STOP - NO LOGOS | To indicate an assembly point for school children participating in a supervised walking/cycling group travel program. |
| TC1838 | PEDESTRIAN DIRECTION | This sign shall only be used in conjunction with TC1839. Possible application at the start of a separated path. |
| TC1839 | PEDESTRIANS MUST USE FOOTPATH | This shall be used with TC1838. |
| TC1861 | RAILWAY CROSSING | To indicate where rails in the road pose a potential hazard to cyclists. |
| TC1864 | SHARE THE ROAD – SUPPLEMENTARY PLATE | Supplementary plate for TC1878. |
| TC1878 | SHARE THE ROAD | Indicates where shared lane conditions exist. Promotes safer road user behaviours. |
| TC1907 | BICYCLE CROSSING AHEAD | To indicate that a ramp ahead is suitable to cross. |
| TC1962 | NARROWING CYCLE LANE LAYOUT | Signage to warn cyclists of narrow shoulders ahead and advise route alternatives. |
| TC2003 | LANE NARROWS – CHANGE LANE TO OVERTAKE CYCLISTS | To warn road users of narrowing lane. |
| TC2089 | SPEED RESTRICTION WHEN BICYCLES PRESENT | To reduce speed limits when bicycles are present. |
| TC2235 | TO PEDESTRIANS AND BICYCLES | Temporary supplementary plate to GIVE WAY signs located on approach to bicycle path crossings. |
| TC2910 | R3 WALK AND DON'T WALK SYMBOLS | Pedestrian crossing symbols for signal lanterns. |
| TC9457 | PEDESTRIAN CROSSING AHEAD | To warn vehicles of a pedestrian crossing on side road. |
| TC9558 | SLIPPERY PATH FOR CYCLISTS | To warn cyclists of slippery conditions. |
| TC9605 | STEEP DESCENT FOR CYCLISTS | To warn cyclists of a steep descent. |
| TC9700 | NO OVERTAKING BICYCLES ON BRIDGE | For use on narrow bridges to encourage safer road user behaviour. |
| TC9744 | CHECK BRAKES | Supplementary plate for TC9605. |
| TC9785 | COMBINED CYCLIST/PEDESTRIAN | To warn motorists to be aware of cyclists and pedestrians crossing ahead. |
| TC9867 | PEDESTRIANS CROSS AT SIGNALS | To inform pedestrians of the need to cross at the signals. For use where a crossing point may not be apparent to path users joining a road. |
| Number | Name | Use |
|---|---|---|
| TC9885 | TYPICAL TREATMENT ‘T’ INTERSECTION THROUGH TREATMENT FOR BIKE | T-junction pavement marking set-out. |
| TC9888 | TRAIL DIRECTION SIGN | To inform trail users of a trail head. |
| W6-1 | PEDESTRIANS | Bikeway use only. To warn riders of a pedestrian usage, particularly where visibility may be limited. |