ECONOMIC ANALYSIS OF ROADWAY LIGHTING

The objective of this research was to develop a methodology for selecting cost-beneficial lighting systems for urban arterial streets based on the visibility concept. To meet this objective modern lighting costs and costs of nighttime traffic accidents; a regression equation relating nighttime accident experience to visibility levels; and an economic model that related the costs of lighting systems to the accident reduction benefits provided by higher visibility levels were developed. The results include: (1) a computer program for predicting visibility, (2) a complete methodology for selecting cost/beneficial lighting systems based on road, lighting, and environmental parameters, and (3) a limited data base that includes four different luminaires and ranges of mounting heights, spacings, arrangements, and road widths.

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  Illuminating Engineering Society

  120 Wall Street, 17th Floor
  New York, NY  United States  10005-4001
• Authors:
  • Janoff, M S
  • McCunney, W
• Publication Date: 1979-7

Media Info

• Pagination: p. 244-249
• Serial:
  • Illuminating Engineering Society, Journal of
  • Volume: 8
  • Issue Number: 4
  • Publisher: Illuminating Engineering Society
  • ISSN: 0099-4480

Subject/Index Terms

• TRT Terms: Arterial highways; Benefit cost analysis; Computer programs; Economic analysis; Economics; Mathematical models; Prevention; Safety; Street lighting; Streets; Traffic safety; Visibility
• Subject Areas: Economics; Highways; Safety and Human Factors; Security and Emergencies;

Filing Info

• Accession Number: 00311148
• Record Type: Publication
• Source Agency: Engineering Index
• Files: TRIS
• Created Date: Jun 26 1980 12:00AM