Role of Street Lighting in The Creation of Safe and Quality Places

A smart city is planned with layouts that not only advocate energy savings but also new services for their citizens. Choosing LED street lights over traditional lantern posts is an integral part of any initial layout. Urban LED solutions by Pharox are designed to effectively light up residential streets, saving energy overheads.

While choosing the right product to light up the streets, the following points play a vital role:

Keeping in mind the need of safety and security of pedestrians and drivers, adequate lighting should be provided to enhance the same.

• The lighting should be installed in a manner that they do not cause clutter on the streets. Wall mounting or suspension from existing structures can be preferred, keeping in mind their strength and cost of installation. 

• Aesthetic quality of light should be kept in mind while choosing columns and fittings for lights as they make a major impact on the appearance of a place.

• The residential lights should be installed in line with the standard of street lighting in the, as stated by the state government and in accordance with the defined standards.

• The height at which the lighting columns are installed should be as per the context, appropriate for the area and density.

The residential areas prefer white lighting for lighting up streets. 

Making a right choice is important! 

• Reduce risks of accidents during the night time, ensuring safety.
• Proper illumination plays an important role in assisting the protection of property.
• Effective solutions for street lighting discourage crime, hence making residents feel secure.
• Not to forget, lighting also enhances the appearance of an area in the dark hours.

Lighting must be planned according to 

•  Functions of different roads. For example, an entrance can be given a gateway effect with two lamp columns and brighter lights should be used to highlight bends and blind turns for safety of a driver after dark. Pharox ‘Helio Plus series’ and ‘Blaze series’ of LED street lights are designed to provide lighting for such diverse scenarios.

• Sizes of trees and shrubs. Streets are often surrounded by trees and shrubs on both sides, however while installing lights, it should be kept in mind that they do not block the lights.

• Shadowing angles: The surface roads and footpaths should be lighted while avoiding shadows in places where pedestrians walk and are vulnerable to any threats, including bus stops and cycle stands.

• Maintenance: Along with ensuring proper lighting levels by installing lightings at various angles, they should be easily accessible for maintenance, not affecting any personal property nearby.