SUBWAY LIGHTING - AN OVERALL CONCEPT

A footpath network to segregate pedestrians from traffic needs to be attractive, and subways should be safer, have easy access, and be of good overall design. This article describes a mini-bridge type subway consisting of two trapezium shaped blocks of in situ concrete carrying a monolithic deck slab. The importance of surface finishes is stressed and the overall design and standard of lighting is considered. The aesthetic appearance of installations and their location to prevent vandalism is emphasised. The design and construction of the luminaires, and the materials used are considered in some detail, noting the need for protection against weather, corrosion and vandalism. (TRRL)

• Corporate Authors:

  Institution of Municipal Engineers

  25 Eccleston Square
  London SW1 V1NX,   England 
• Authors:
  • Singleton, F W
• Publication Date: 1979-4

Media Info

• Features: References;
• Pagination: p. 128-129
• Serial:
  • Institution of Municipal Engineers, Journal of
  • Volume: 106
  • Issue Number: 4

Subject/Index Terms

• TRT Terms: Aesthetics; Design; Lighting systems; Prevention; Tunnels; Underpasses; Vandalism; Walkways
• Uncontrolled Terms: Traffic segregation
• Old TRIS Terms: Tunnel lighting
• ITRD Terms: 9107: Aesthetics; 1614: Damage; 9011: Design (overall design); 3840: Installation; 516: Lantern; 505: Light intensity; 1508: Offender; 1733: Pedestrian; 9149: Prevention; 3374: Tunnel
• Subject Areas: Bridges and other structures; Design; Highways; Public Transportation; Safety and Human Factors; Security and Emergencies; I24: Design of Bridges and Retaining Walls; I85: Safety Devices used in Transport Infrastructure;

Filing Info

• Accession Number: 00310542
• Record Type: Publication
• Source Agency: Transport Research Laboratory
• Files: ITRD, TRIS
• Created Date: Oct 27 1981 12:00AM