Overview

Roadway lighting is another means to increase visibility for drivers and other roadway users. Properly designed roadway lighting allows road users to quickly assess roadway conditions and creates a safer environment within the roadway vicinity. New technologies to reduce the long-term costs of lighting need to be balanced with understanding and addressing the needs of the road user.

ROADWAY LIGHTING

• Resources
• Funding Eligibility

WHAT’S NEW

• Video - Importance of Roadway Lighting for Safety
• FHWA Lighting Handbook 2023
• Pedestrian Lighting Primer