RECENT IMPROVEMENTS IN THE (HIGHWAY) LIGHTING INDUSTRY

SOME RECENT DEVELOPMENTS PERTAINING TO HIGHWAY LIGHTING ARE LISTED, INCLUDING A BRIEF HISTORY. HOWEVER, THE MAJOR EMPHASIS IS ON THE ADVANTAGES, SUCH AS REDUCED ACCIDENT RATES THAT FIXED, CONTINUOUS ILLUMINATION OF CONTROLLED-ACCESS HIGHWAYS PROVIDE. ALTHOUGH STANDARDS FOR INSTALLATION AND MAINTENANCE OF LIGHTING SYSTEMS EXIST, NEW ONES ARE NEEDED BASED ON EXPERIENCE.

• Authors:
  • Ilgaz, O M
• Publication Date: 1972-6-4

Media Info

• Pagination: p. 19-27
• Serial:
  • Intl Bridge Tunnel & Turnpike Assoc

Subject/Index Terms

• TRT Terms: Crash rates; Standards; Street lighting
• Subject Areas: Highways; Safety and Human Factors;

Filing Info

• Accession Number: 00222244
• Record Type: Publication
• Report/Paper Numbers: Report
• Files: TRIS
• Created Date: Aug 31 1973 12:00AM