Council seeks clearer bike-lane signage in Emigration Canyon, recommends following UDOT standards

Council members raised concerns that bike-lane markings and signage in Emigration Canyon are inconsistent and leave cyclists and motorists without clear guidance. "We don't have clear guidance to either cyclists or motorists about what are the rules," a councilor said.

Speakers recommended aligning the canyon's signage and striping with state engineering guidance (UDOT/Utah MUTCD and AASHTO standards) and asked staff to coordinate with the Municipal Services District (MSD) engineering team. One staff member suggested the city can adopt the state engineering standards and requested direction so MSD can implement signs and pavement markings promptly.

Councilors discussed pragmatic constraints: adopting full UDOT guidance could mean adding width in some locations, altering perceived bike-lane areas, and would require decisions about parking restrictions ("no parking" signage where necessary). Because this was a workshop item, no vote was taken; staff said they could prepare a summary of the relevant standards and present options at the next meeting so the council could give guidance or adopt a standard.

Ending: Staff will coordinate with MSD engineering to produce a summary of recommended signage and marking standards, with an eye toward public-safety improvements before peak cycling season.