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A Study on The Effect of Light on Prevention of Road Accident and Promotion of Pedestrian Safety
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Road lighting is one of the most important cogs in the wheel of the global transportation nexus. Objective of this study is to prevent road crashes and fostering the overall safety and security of the streets, roads and highways. To verify, validate and gain greater comprehension about the role of road lighting in promoting safety and security, in-depth road crash data spanning over a decade was collected from public authorities. The rigorous analysis undertaken on the data was able to establish the stellar role of road lighting in the prevention of road crashes and mishaps, and also to choose suitable light sources and luminaires.
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accident prevention, energy efficiency, illumination, road lighting and Road-safety.
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