10-21-2014, 04:49 PM
(10-21-2014, 08:18 AM)ookpik Wrote: 1. I would also look at night time sight lines and backgrounds in downtowns. At night there are many neon and other coloured lights from stores, displays, etc. that can be confused with or obscure traffic lights. I don't know what power the cities have in getting sign owners to reposition their illuminated signs but at least they could try to work cooperatively with them.
2. An early problem with LED traffic lights is/was snow accumulation. Incandescents ran hot enough to melt snow as it fell on the light. But LEDs run much cooler. How has this issue been addressed?
I've noticed the lenses of new traffic lights (i.e. ones installed in the last year or so) are huge and almost project beyond the light's shield. This is opposed to flat lenses in front of the lights which can lead to snow build up between the shields.
I'm very observant, yes I know, but take a look next time. That's my only guess why the Region is starting to do this. Honestly, I have never seen this anywhere else.