PROGRAMMABLE HIGHWAY LIGHTING DESIGN FOR A CONTROLLED TRAFFIC ENVIRONMENT

The analysis of vehicular traffic characteristics on public roads and streets indicates that in most situations the traffic volume and speed vary regularly within a 24-hour cycle. This variation established specific traffic flow patterns, accentuating the morning and evening peaks, as well as a slack period in the early morning hours. Based on accident distribution data within a 24-hour cycle, it appears that the degree of difficulty in performing the driving task can be related to the traffic speed and volume. It is suggested that in order to maximize the lighting impact on traffic safety, roadway illumination should be provided with suitable controls, enabling the operators to vary the lighting levels according to the traffic speed and volume.

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  Illuminating Engineering Society

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• Authors:
  • McCullough, V A
  • Rath, C A
  • KETVIRTIS, A
• Publication Date: 1984-1

Media Info

• Features: References;
• Pagination: p. 258-261
• Serial:
  • Illuminating Engineering Society, Journal of
  • Volume: 13
  • Issue Number: 2
  • Publisher: Illuminating Engineering Society
  • ISSN: 0099-4480

Subject/Index Terms

• TRT Terms: Control; Daily; Energy conservation; Highway traffic control; Street lighting; Traffic flow; Traffic speed; Traffic volume; Travel patterns
• Uncontrolled Terms: Traffic patterns
• Subject Areas: Design; Energy; Environment; Highways; Operations and Traffic Management; Safety and Human Factors; I85: Safety Devices used in Transport Infrastructure;

Filing Info

• Accession Number: 00389610
• Record Type: Publication
• Source Agency: Engineering Index
• Files: TRIS
• Created Date: Nov 30 1984 12:00AM