Chapter 7C. Markings

§7C.01 Crosswalk Markings

Guidance

01. Crosswalks should be marked at all intersections on established routes to a school where there is substantial conflict between motorists, bicyclists, and student movements; where students would not otherwise recognize the proper place to cross; or where motorists or bicyclists might not expect students to cross (see Figure 7A-1).

02. An engineering study considering the factors described in Section 3C.02 should be performed before a marked crosswalk is installed at a location away from a traffic control signal or an approach controlled by a STOP or YIELD sign.

03. Because non-intersection school crossings are generally unexpected by the road user, warning signs (see Section 7B.03) should be installed for all marked school crosswalks at non-intersection locations. Adequate visibility of students by approaching motorists and of approaching motorists by students should be provided by parking prohibitions or other appropriate measures.

Support

04. Section 3C.02 contains provisions regarding crosswalk markings at non-intersection locations. Section 3C.03 contains provisions regarding the placement and design of crosswalks, and Section 3B.19 contains provisions regarding the placement and design of the stop lines and yield lines that are associated with them. Provisions regarding the curb markings that can be used to establish parking regulations on the approaches to crosswalks are contained in Section 3B.18.

§7C.02 Pavement Word, Symbol, and Arrow Markings

Colorado-modified

Amended by the Colorado Supplement (January 2026). This section shows Colorado's text; sections without this flag are the unmodified National MUTCD.

Option

01a If used, the SCHOOL word marking may extend to the width of two approach lanes (see Figure 01b If used, the SCHOOL word marking may include a fluorescent yellow-green background for one approach lane (see Figure 7C-2). The National MUTCD is revised to add Figure 7C-2:

Figure 7C-2. One Lane Pavement Marking of “School” with Fluorescent Yellow-Green Background January 2026 Part 7 Page CO-40 Colorado Supplement to the MUTCD 11th Edition · view in official MUTCD ↗

Yellow-Green Background January 2026 Part 7 Page CO-40 Colorado Supplement to the MUTCD 11th Edition RAILROAD AND LIGHT RAIL TRANSIT