4 advantages of LED street lighting

You're driving home, passing the lights out of orange, after working late again. The lights flash on the edge of a dark road as you head home for the Christmas festivities. Your eyes start to fall out, you're getting tired and your loud music doesn't seem to help. You're walking to the city center to meet a friend and have a drink, but keep looking because you can't tell the person behind you. We've all experienced one of these moments before, and what do they have in common? Poor street lighting.

LED street lighting has found a way to keep drivers alert, pedestrian safe and low city energy costs. Take a look below to learn more about 4 of the main advantages of LED street lighting installation!

1. NO NEED TO WARM UP

Street lighting is important for safety. However, once the temperature drops, incandescent or fluorescent lighting may take too long to heat up even before turning on. LED lighting thrives in cold climates, as heat is the enemy of LED bulbs. When installing the led street lights, you no longer have to wait for the bulbs to heat up. They're instant, at all times.

2. SAVE YOUR CITY MONEY

Street lighting is expensive. With conversations about using more green energy and reducing the carbon footprint, many cities have turned to LED lighting as a way to save money and help the environment. While LED lighting is even more expensive upfront compared to traditional street lighting, over time, the energy that saves the city will pay for the lights! In addition, as LED lighting becomes more popular year after year, prices are falling to suit demand! According to the Luxor LED, over the past two years, the costs of LED street light bulb systems have fallen by up to 50 percent.

3. LONG LIFESPAN

Burnt street lights are a nuisance when driving or walking at night. Bright lighting helps us stay awake and keep an eye on our surroundings. Due to the long service life of LED street lighting, your city won't have to worry about changing faulty bulbs. The cost of LED street lights can be more expensive, but it reduces energy use and the need for additional maintenance.

4. LOW CRIME RATES

Recent studies in Los Angeles have shown that due to the installation of bright white LED lights in the city, crime rates have declined. With fewer dark pockets and no lighting, people feel safer walking home late at night than when they walk under traditional street lighting.

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