The new CA MUTCD (California Manual on Uniform Traffic Control Devices) has been released.  There are two important updates relative to traffic signal operations.  First is the bicycle timing requirements, which have been adopted as presented in draft form.  (See post dated Dec 3, 2009).  The second is pedestrian Walk and Flashing Don’t Walk times.  The new standard is not substantially changed from before, but a recommended walking speed of 2.8 feet per second has been added when slow moving pedestrians are known to use the crossing.  There is an addendum in the works that is due out near the end of this year, so stay tuned.  See http://www.dot.ca.gov/hq/traffops/signtech/mutcdsupp/ca_mutcd2010.htm for the new manual.