There’s an Accurate but Disturbingly Graphic Warning Sign for Bicyclists in Northern Michigan

There's an unusual and potentially disturbing road sign for bicyclists in Northern Michigan. In the Upper Peninsula city of Baraga there is a bike trail with this ominous warning.

The sign shows a cycling flipping head-over-handlebars after encountering a railroad track. The sign was shared to the there is NO way that is MUTCD-compliant Facebook group which features odd road signs that may not be up to standards.

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The poster states:

I just think the depiction is a bit over the top for a bicycle/railroad crossing, but maybe it’s just me.

Many agreed and pointed out that the crossing comes at a bit of an angle. By not hitting the crossing at a true 90 degree angle, there is the risk for a cyclist to have skinny bike tires caught up in the ruts of the track and causing a loss of balance and potentially a tumble.

The sign is located just off US 41 in Baraga near Superior Street and the Baraga Drive In. It's along a bike trail that runs from L'Anse to Houghton.

The sign is rare but not a unique one-off. Some other municipalities use the same graphic design to warn cyclists of an upcoming railroad crossing. A replica of the sign is even available from a seller on Etsy.