7.4.3 Pedestrian Lighting
Adequate pedestrian lighting is often a deterrent for any vandalism activity and provides safety for night-time hours . Lighting can also make pedestrians more visible when crossing a roadway and should be provided in addition to vehicular lighting . The light fixtures should be vandal-proof with the overall system requiring minimum maintenance ( Figures 7.43.1 and 7.43.2 ).
Design Criteria :
• Lighting should be a minimum 4 feet from curb and 100 watt high pressure sodium light fixtures / LED .
• Light standards should be installed at all four corners of an intersection .
• Photometric studies must be conducted to ensure that the proposed lighting meets safety / visibility requirements .
• Poles shall be steel telescoping or decorative poles .
• Refer to the Arlington Design Criteria Manual for additional lighting information .
• Light standards should be provided between the back of curb and front edge of the walkway in the street furnishing zone .
• Light standards should be provided that are aesthetically appropriate for the overall architectural design style of the area that they are located within .
• Glare onto adjacent residential and private property should be avoided . Use full or partial cut-off lighting fixtures to minimize light pollution and address “ dark skies ” goals .
• Dual- level lighting systems should be considered to reduce intensity and power usage in later night to morning hours .
• Accent lighting should be provided and up-lighting on architectural and landscape features should be used to add interest and focal points .
• Electrical service for seasonal events and event lighting should be provided .
Figure 7.43.1 . Pedestrian and street level lighting in downtown urban situation .
Figure 7.43.2 . Pedestrian and street level lighting at commercial / office area .
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