Portable Crosswalk Signs for Pedestrian Safety
Boulevard Supply supplies portable fluorescent yellow-green crosswalk signs for busy pedestrian crossings, downtown streets, school areas, hotels, casinos, parking garages, campuses, shopping areas and other locations where drivers need a highly visible reminder to stop or yield for pedestrians.
These portable pedestrian crossing signs are available with recognized messages including STOP FOR PEDESTRIANS, YIELD TO PEDESTRIANS, STATE LAW STOP, STATE LAW YIELD and SCHOOL CROSSING. Configurations include compact 24-inch and taller 36-inch sign panels mounted in heavy recycled-rubber bases.
The R1-6 and R1-6a sign designs are intended to reinforce pedestrian right-of-way requirements at unsignalized pedestrian crossings. The correct STOP or YIELD message depends on applicable state law and the requirements of the roadway or property where the sign will be used.
Which Portable Crosswalk Sign Do I Need?
The most important decision is not simply the size of the sign. It is the message required by the applicable pedestrian right-of-way law or traffic-control plan.
If state law requires motorists to stop for pedestrians in the crosswalk, an R1-6a STOP configuration may be appropriate. Where the law requires motorists to yield, the R1-6 YIELD configuration is the corresponding sign style.
Schools, municipalities and private properties may use other pedestrian messages where appropriate. For public-roadway applications, provide Boulevard Supply with the required sign designation or agency specification whenever possible.
Portable Crosswalk Sign Messages & Legend Numbers
| Legend | Sign Message | Format | Typical Application |
|---|---|---|---|
| K1548 | STATE LAW STOP FOR PEDESTRIANS WITHIN CROSSWALK | 24-inch R1-6a style | Unsignalized crossings where applicable law requires motorists to stop |
| K1550 | STATE LAW YIELD TO PEDESTRIANS WITHIN CROSSWALK | 24-inch R1-6 style | Unsignalized crossings where applicable law requires motorists to yield |
| K1549 | STOP FOR PEDESTRIANS | 24-inch STOP and pedestrian symbol | Pedestrian crossing applications where this message is appropriate |
| K9278 | SCHOOL PEDESTRIAN CROSSING | 24-inch school crossing configuration | School crossing applications where called for by the applicable traffic-control plan |
| K9320 | STATE LAW STOP FOR PEDESTRIANS WITHIN CROSSWALK | 36-inch R1-6a style | Higher-visibility STOP configuration for appropriate unsignalized crossings |
| K9321 | STATE LAW YIELD TO PEDESTRIANS WITHIN CROSSWALK | 36-inch R1-6 style | Higher-visibility YIELD configuration for appropriate unsignalized crossings |
R1-6 vs. R1-6a: Yield or Stop for Pedestrians?
R1-6 Yield to Pedestrians
The R1-6 configuration uses a YIELD symbol with a pedestrian symbol and directs motorists to yield to pedestrians within the crosswalk.
This version should be selected where applicable law and the traffic-control plan call for motorists to yield.
R1-6a Stop for Pedestrians
The R1-6a configuration uses a STOP symbol with a pedestrian symbol and directs motorists to stop for pedestrians within the crosswalk.
The STOP version should be used where applicable law requires motorists to stop for pedestrians.
Do not choose STOP or YIELD based only on preference. Public-roadway installations should use the sign message required by applicable state law, local traffic-control requirements and the approved traffic-control plan.
Why Fluorescent Yellow-Green?
Fluorescent yellow-green is strongly associated with pedestrian, bicycle and school warning applications and provides excellent visual contrast in busy traffic environments.
For portable in-street pedestrian signs, the bright fluorescent field helps the sign stand apart from surrounding vehicles, pavement, landscaping, buildings and other visual clutter.
This can be especially valuable in locations where drivers are processing many competing visual cues, such as downtown streets, resort corridors, parking structures, school areas and busy commercial entrances.
Diamond Grade Reflective Sign Construction
The fluorescent yellow-green crosswalk signs offered on this page use Diamond Grade reflective sign faces.
On the R1-6 and R1-6a configurations, the manufacturer specifies fluorescent yellow-green Diamond Grade material with High Intensity Prismatic white and red overlays for the STOP or YIELD portions of the sign.
Boulevard Supply is focusing this offering on these high-visibility configurations rather than Engineer Grade sheeting.
Manufacturer-Certified MUTCD & MASH Performance
Plasticade certifies that the Crosscade vertical panel meets or exceeds Part 6 of the MUTCD 11th Edition, Section 6K.
The manufacturer also certifies the Crosscade as meeting or exceeding the AASHTO Manual for Assessing Safety Hardware (MASH) requirements and identifies it as a lightweight Category 2 device.
The manufacturer’s March 2026 Certificate of Compliance and Crashworthiness describes the Crosscade vertical panel as crashworthy under those guidelines.
This certification applies to the vertical-panel device. Correct sign selection, message, placement and use must still comply with applicable federal, state and local requirements.
24-Inch Portable Crosswalk Signs
Compact Portable Pedestrian Crossing Signs
The compact version uses a 12 x 24-inch sign panel mounted on a portable white vertical panel.
The compact configuration can be a practical choice where portability and storage are important, including:
- Hotels and resorts
- Casino parking areas
- Parking garages
- School crossings
- College and university campuses
- Shopping centers
- Medical campuses
- Private commercial streets
- Municipal pedestrian crossings where permitted
Available 24-Inch Legends
- K1548: State Law STOP For Pedestrians Within Crosswalk
- K1550: State Law YIELD To Pedestrians Within Crosswalk
- K1549: STOP For Pedestrians
- K9278: School Pedestrian Crossing
36-Inch Portable Crosswalk Signs
Taller In-Street Pedestrian Crossing Signs
The taller configuration uses a 12 x 36-inch sign panel and provides greater sign height and visual presence than the compact 24-inch version.
The larger sign can be useful where greater visibility is desirable, such as:
- Busy downtown pedestrian crossings
- Large casino and resort properties
- Hotel vehicle entrances
- Parking garage crosswalks
- Large commercial campuses
- Universities
- Hospitals and medical centers
- Shopping districts
- Municipal streets
- High pedestrian-volume private properties
28 lb vs. 43 lb Recycled Rubber Bases
Crosswalk sign bases are manufactured from recycled rubber and are designed to withstand outdoor use without the chipping, cracking or warping commonly associated with more brittle materials.
| Base | Compatible Sign | Consideration |
|---|---|---|
| 28 lb Recycled Rubber Base | 24-inch and 36-inch panels | Provides substantial portable ballast while remaining easier for personnel to move than the heavier option |
| 43 lb Recycled Rubber Base | 36-inch panel | Adds 15 pounds of pavement-level mass for locations where a heavier base is desired |
The heavier base is not automatically the best choice for every location. Consider wind exposure, vehicle turbulence, frequency of relocation, employee handling, storage and the requirements of the application.
Where Are Portable Crosswalk Signs Used?
Busy Downtown Crosswalks
Portable in-street pedestrian signs can provide an additional visual reminder at unsignalized crossings in downtown areas with frequent pedestrian activity.
Hotels & Resorts
Large hospitality properties often have pedestrian crossings between parking areas, porte-cochères, garages, hotel towers and entertainment areas.
Casinos
Casino properties can have extremely high pedestrian and vehicle volumes around parking garages, rideshare areas, valet operations and resort entrances.
Parking Garages
Crosswalk signs can help draw driver attention to pedestrian routes between elevators, stairwells, parking areas and building entrances.
Schools
Portable pedestrian signs can be used as part of an approved school traffic-control plan where the selected sign and placement comply with applicable requirements.
Universities & Campuses
College campuses often have frequent pedestrian crossings between parking lots, residence halls, classrooms, athletic facilities and campus streets.
Shopping Centers
Portable signs can increase awareness around pedestrian crossings between storefronts, parking fields and shopping-center entrances.
Hospitals & Medical Centers
Medical campuses can use highly visible pedestrian signage around patient entrances, parking structures, employee areas and internal roadways.
Municipal Streets
Cities may use portable in-street pedestrian signs at selected unsignalized crosswalks when the sign type, placement and local traffic-control standards permit their use.
Portable Crosswalk Signs for Hotels, Casinos & Parking Garages
Hospitality properties create a unique pedestrian environment because large numbers of drivers and pedestrians may be unfamiliar with the property.
A driver entering a casino parking garage, for example, may be looking for parking-space numbers, directional signs, valet lanes, hotel entrances and other vehicles at the same time pedestrians are walking between the garage and the resort.
Portable fluorescent yellow-green crosswalk signs can provide another highly visible cue at designated pedestrian crossings.
Potential locations include:
- Parking garage pedestrian crossings
- Hotel entrance drives
- Valet approach areas
- Employee parking crossings
- Guest parking lots
- Shuttle loading areas
- Casino and resort internal roads
- Pedestrian routes between buildings
Private-property use does not eliminate the need for good traffic-control planning. Sign placement should avoid creating an obstruction, trip hazard or unexpected conflict with vehicles.
Portable Crosswalk Signs for School Areas
School Crossings Require Extra Care
Fluorescent yellow-green is strongly associated with school and pedestrian warning applications, but school crossings should not be treated as ordinary private-property installations.
When a portable crosswalk sign is intended for a public street or official school crossing, the school district, municipality, traffic engineer or other authority having jurisdiction should determine the appropriate sign, message and placement.
The available K9278 school crossing configuration uses a fluorescent yellow-green Diamond Grade sign with the school pedestrian symbol and CROSSING message on both sides.
A portable school crossing sign should not be assumed to replace permanent school-zone signs, pavement markings, crossing guards or other traffic-control devices required by an approved school traffic-control plan.
Where Should an R1-6 or R1-6a Sign Be Used?
R1-6 and R1-6a are intended for unsignalized pedestrian crossings. They reinforce the driver’s legal obligation to yield or stop for pedestrians.
For public-roadway use, placement should be determined by applicable MUTCD provisions and the authority having jurisdiction.
Important: Boulevard Supply does not recommend placing portable R1-6 or R1-6a signs randomly in a roadway. The appropriate sign message, placement, support, crosswalk configuration and use of the device should be determined according to applicable federal, state and local requirements.
Are These Portable Crosswalk Signs MUTCD Compliant?
The MUTCD recognizes the R1-6 In-Street Pedestrian Crossing Yield sign and the R1-6a In-Street Pedestrian Crossing Stop sign.
The manufacturer has also issued a Certificate of Compliance and Crashworthiness certifying that the Crosscade vertical panel meets or exceeds Part 6 of the MUTCD 11th Edition, Section 6K and applicable MASH lightweight Category 2 requirements.
That certification does not mean every installation is automatically compliant. The correct sign message, placement, roadway conditions and applicable state and local requirements still must be considered.
For public-roadway or government projects, provide Boulevard Supply with any DOT, municipal or project-specific requirements when requesting a quote.
Portable vs. Permanent Crosswalk Signs
| Portable Crosswalk Sign | Permanent Sign |
|---|---|
| Can be moved or removed when conditions change | Installed at a fixed location |
| Heavy recycled-rubber base | Typically mounted to a permanent sign support |
| Useful for locations requiring flexible deployment | Useful where the crossing and traffic-control arrangement are permanent |
| Can be stored when not needed | Remains continuously deployed |
| Placement must still satisfy applicable requirements | Installation must satisfy applicable requirements |
Shipping & Quantity Orders
Portable crosswalk sign panels and bases are well suited to commercial, municipal, school district and institutional quantity purchases.
The manufacturer packages a complete panel and base together in a single carton. Current listed pallet quantities include:
- 24-inch panel and base: 10 complete units
- 36-inch panel and base: 10 complete units
- 24-inch panel only: 84 panels
- 36-inch panel only: 84 panels
Contact Boulevard Supply with the quantity and destination so freight and receiving requirements can be evaluated before the order is placed.
What We Need for a Crosswalk Sign Quote
- Quantity required
- Legend number, if known
- 24-inch or 36-inch panel
- Required sign message
- STOP or YIELD configuration, if applicable
- 28 lb or 43 lb base preference for 36-inch signs
- Public roadway or private-property application
- Any DOT, municipal, school district or project-specific requirements
- Complete delivery address and ZIP code
- Whether a loading dock or forklift is available
- Whether lift-gate service is required
- Hotel, casino, school, municipal facility or other special delivery condition
- Required delivery date
Portable Crosswalk Sign Frequently Asked Questions
Should I use STOP or YIELD TO pedestrians?
The choice should be based on applicable pedestrian right-of-way law and traffic-control requirements, not personal preference. For public-roadway installations, confirm the required sign with the authority having jurisdiction.
What base weights are available?
The 24-inch sign is available with a 28-pound recycled-rubber base. The 36-inch R1-6 and R1-6a signs can be paired with either a 28-pound or 43-pound recycled-rubber base.
Does an MUTCD sign designation automatically make an installation compliant?
No. The sign design and certified vertical-panel device are only part of the installation. Correct message selection, placement, roadway conditions and applicable state and local requirements must also be considered.