Engineering Economy and Energy Considerations: Warrants and Priorities for Roadway Lighting

Walton, Ned E.; McFarland, William F.; Epps, Jon A.; Holder, Ronald W.

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Engineering Economy and Energy Considerations: Warrants and Priorities for Roadway Lighting

1975-12-01
By Walton, Ned E. ; McFarland, William F. ; Epps, Jon A. ; ...

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English

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Creators:

Walton, Ned E. ; McFarland, William F. ; Epps, Jon A. ; Holder, Ronald W.
Corporate Creators:

Texas Transportation Institute. Texas A&M University
Corporate Contributors:

Texas State Department of Highways and Public Transportation
Subject/TRT Terms:

Engineering Economy Questionnaires Strategic Planning Street Lighting Surveys Traffic Lanes Warrants (Traffic Control Devices)
Publication/ Report Number:

214-13
Resource Type:

Tech Report
Geographical Coverage:

Texas ; United States
Corporate Publisher:

Texas Transportation Institute. Texas A&M University
Abstract:

This report discusses the warrant point index (which can be used to determine the geometric and environmental conditions for a facility, and if a new lighting installation is warranted), the history of roadway lighting, and a questionnaire survey of district engineer opinion in this area. This survey revealed widespread use of lighting in the districts. Median mounted and staggered mounted systems are the most popular systems. Most districts feel that lighting has a very significant effect on safety. The procedure by which warrants and priorities for roadway lighting is determined, is explained. Tables are used to show the classification scheme for various functional facilities. The minimum warranting condition is the total effectiveness achieved by lighting a traffic facility with an average rating of 3 on the subjective scale of 1 to 5. The extent to which the warranting points exceed the minimum warranting points serves as the basis for setting priorities.
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PDF
Funding:

2-9-74-214
Collection(s):

US Transportation Collection
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https://rosap.ntl.bts.gov/view/dot/85353/dot_85353_DS1.pdf
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File Language:

English

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