Intelligent lighting provides solution roundabout

Older style lamps could have a carbon footprint and cost more than new LED lights. Photo: Christopher Thomond for the Guardian

A Council in southwestern England has installed what claims to be the first intelligent lighting system in a busy roundabout.

More than 70 LED lights were installed at the junction between Bath and Bristol. Its brightness automatically adjusts depending on how dark it is, but also takes into account the number of vehicles in circulation at any time.

Council of Bath and North East Somerset believes he is one of the first time that this system has been put into practice on a busy road. Claims that the lights will reduce carbon emissions and save ￡ 4,500 per year, although there is an initial disbursement of ￡ 36,000.

Hicks gate roundabout in Keynsham used to be lit by a drab yellow sodium light during the night, but under the LED lights 71, the area can become almost as bright as daylight saving time.

Councilman Roger Symonds, Cabinet Member for transport, said "we believe that this is one of the first times that the country of this type of technology is being used in a route of great traffic. The lights will automatically adjust the brightness levels according to the time of day and also the number of vehicles on route at different times of the night.

"The end result is that Council, Bath and North East Somerset saves money on behalf of local taxpayers, cut our carbon footprint and makes the route even more secure because the lights illuminate the transport much more clearly for motorists and cyclists".

The Council said that he and other local authorities have used LED lights in residential roads and trails, but believes that he has taken the lead in creating such a system, with additional features smart, on a busy road.

Kelvin Packer, a Council Service Manager for roads and parking, said: "depending on the outcome of this trial, there is the possibility of extending this lighting and benefits associated with other areas of the district."

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Intelligent street lighting provides the solution discussion

Old-fashioned street lamps may have a greater carbon footprint and cost more to LED lights. Photo: Christopher Thomond for the Guardian

Advice to the South-West of England has installed what claims to be the first system of intelligent street lighting on a busy roundabout.

More than 70 LED lights were installed at the intersection of Bath and Bristol. Their brightness automatically adjusts depending on how dark it is, but also takes into account the number of vehicles on the road at any time.

Bath and North East Somerset Council believes that it is one of the first times that the system was put in place on a busy street. It maintains that the lights will reduce carbon emissions and save ￡ 4,500 a year, although there is an initial outlay of ￡ 36,000.

At Hicks Gate Keynsham used to be illuminated by a dull yellow sodium light at night, but, under the lights LED 71, the area can become almost as bright as the light of day.

Councilman Roger Symonds, Cabinet Member for transport, said "we understand that this is one of the country's first cases of this type of technology used on a path of great traffic. The lights will adjust automatically the brightness according to time of day and also the number of vehicles on the route at various times of the night.

"The end result is that the Council, Bath and North East Somerset saves money on behalf of local taxpayers, cut our carbon footprint and makes the journey even safer because the lights illuminate the transport much more clearly for drivers and cyclists."

The Board said that and other local authorities have used LED lights in residential streets and trails of light, but believes that it is at the forefront in creating this system, with additional intelligent features, on a busy street.

Kelvin Packer, Service Manager for highways and parking, said: "depends on the outcome of this test, there is the possibility of extending this lighting and associated benefits to other areas of the neighborhood."

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