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OPTION: — 174 STANDARD:. When used at the crossing, Nonvehicular signs shall be supplemented with a diagonal downward pointing arrow (WI 6-7p) plaque . showing the location of the crossing, whether or not there are crosswalk markings at the crossing. Compliance Date: January 17, 2011 The crossing location may be defined with crosswalk markings (see Section 3B.17). Pedestrian and School Crossing signs and their related supplemental plaques may have a fluorescent yellow -green background with a black legend and border. ( ;G1TIDANCE:1 When a fluorescent yellow -green background is used, a systematic approach featuring one background color within a zone or area should be Used. The mixing of standard yellow and fluorescent yellow -green backgrounds within a selected site area should be avoided. Nonvehicular ` signs should be used only at locations where the crossing activity is unexpected or at locations not readily apparent. Additional information on crossings can be found in the following sections: Section 7B School Crossing sign Section 9B Bicycle Crossing sign Appendix B Handicapped Signing and Pavement Marking 2C.42 Playground Sign (W15 -1) OPTION: The Playground (W15 -1) sign may be used to give advance warning of a designated children's playground that is located adjacent to the road. The Playground sign may have a fluorescent yellow -green background with a black legend and border. rGUWANCE:] If the access to the playground area requires a roadway crossing, the application of crosswalk pavement markings (see Section 3B.17) and Nonvehicular signs (see Section 2C.41) should be considered. 2C.43 Use of Supplemental Plaques 1 OPTION: 1 A supplemental plaque may be displayed with a warning sign when engineering judgment indicates that road users require additional information beyond that contained in the main message of the warning sign. STANDARD: W15 -1 750 x 750 mm 30" x 30" STANDARD: w15-1 750 x 750 mm 30" x 30" Supplemental plaques shall be used only in combination with warning or regulatory signs. They shall not be mounted alone or displayed alone. If used, a supplemental plaque shall be installed on the same post(s) as the warning sign. 2C.44 Design of Supplemental Plaques A supplemental plaque shall have the same color legend, border, and background as the warning sign with which it is displayed, Supplemental plaques shall be square or rectangular. 2C -23 May, 2005 I