46th Street Pilot Street

Lighting Project

Robb Luckow, Primary Author

Hennepin County Housing, Community Works and Transit

January 2013
Research Project
Final Report 2013-04
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7. Author(s) 8. Performing Organization Report No.

Dave Hirsch and Robb Luckow
9. Performing Organization Name and Address 10. Project/Task/Work Unit No.
Stonebrooke Engineering Hennepin County Housing,
12467 Boone Ave. #1 Community Works and Transit 11. Contract (C) or Grant (G) No.
Savage, MN 55378 701 4th Avenue S., Suite 400
Minneapolis, MN 55415 (C) 96737
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Minnesota Department of Transportation Final Report
395 John Ireland Boulevard, MS 330 14. Sponsoring Agency Code
St. Paul, MN 55155

15. Supplementary Notes

http://www.lrrb.org/pdf/201304.pdf
16. Abstract (Limit: 250 words)

Street lighting improvements provide an opportunity for governments to save money and to reduce their
environmental footprint. New energy-efficient technologies are being perfected that are more efficient than
standard high-pressure sodium streetlights. Light-emitting diode (LED) and induction are two types that hold
promise of saving money while using less energy to reach light standards. Many manufacturers have developed
energy-efficient lighting products with a variety of performance claims. There has been limited in-field, head-to-
head testing of these products, particularly in cold weather climates, to help governments choose the most suitable
product.
This research project had two aims: (1) compare lighting performance among induction, LED, and standard high-
pressure sodium streetlights, and (2) compare lighting performance among six LED brands/manufacturers and three
induction brands/manufactures to evaluate consistency by vendor. This research evaluates the LED and induction
streetlights on several measures: (1) energy consumption, (2) operating costs, (3) maintenance calls, (4) light levels
and quality, and (5) public reaction/acceptance.

17. Document Analysis/Descriptors 18. Availability Statement

Community works, City planning, Energy consumption, No restrictions. Document available from:
Electromagnetic induction, Light emitting diodes, Minnehaha- National Technical Information Services,
Hiawatha, Rate of return, Street lighting Alexandria, Virginia 22312

19. Security Class (this report) 20. Security Class (this page) 21. No. of Pages 22. Price
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 46th Street Pilot Street Lighting Project

Final Report

Prepared by:

Dave Hirsch
Stonebrooke Engineering

Robb Luckow
Hennepin County Housing, Community Works and Transit

January 2013

Published by:

Minnesota Department of Transportation

Research Services Section
395 John Ireland Boulevard, Mail Stop 330
St. Paul, Minnesota 55155

This report represents the results of research conducted by the authors and does not necessarily represent the views
or policies of the Minnesota Department of Transportation, Stonebrooke Engineering, or Hennepin County Housing,
Community Works and Transit. This report does not contain a standard or specified technique.

The authors, the Minnesota Department of Transportation, Stonebrooke Engineering, and Hennepin County
Housing, Community Works and Transit do not endorse products or manufacturers. Any trade or manufacturers
names that may appear herein do so solely because they are considered essential to this report.
Acknowledgments
This project was constructed and evaluated with funding from the Hennepin County Board, City
of Minneapolis Energy Conservation and Emission Program, and Local Road Research Board.
The authors recognize the following individuals and organizations for their support and
contributions to this project:

Patrick Connoy Hennepin County

James Grube Hennepin County
Dean Michalko Hennepin County
Steve Mosing City of Minneapolis
William Prince City of Minneapolis
Alan Rindels Minnesota Department of Transportation
Longfellow Community Council
Standish-Ericsson Neighborhood Association

The authors would like to recognize the staff in the city of Minneapolis Public Works
Department for their work on installation of the streetlights, including Tom Piersak, Larry
Erickson, and Mike Gozel. The authors also would like to thank the projects technical advisory
panel for their advice throughout the evaluation phase of this project: Merry Daher, James
Deans, Rick Kjonaas, Shirlee Sherkow, Paul Stine, and Sue Zarling.
Table of Contents
I. Introduction ........................................................................................................................ 1

II. Background and Process ................................................................................................... 2

III. Technology .......................................................................................................................... 3

Overview of Energy-Efficient Lighting Options ........................................................................ 3
Induction Lights Detail ............................................................................................................ 3
LED Lights Detail .................................................................................................................... 3

IV. Project Design and Installation......................................................................................... 5

Project Layout ............................................................................................................................. 5
Construction and Installation ...................................................................................................... 6
Project Costs ............................................................................................................................... 6
In-Place Lighting Comparison / HPS Location .......................................................................... 7

V. Evaluation - Energy & Maintenance Costs ..................................................................... 8

VI. Evaluation On-Site Assessments .................................................................................. 10

On-Site Assessment #1 (Winter 2010) ..................................................................................... 10
On-Site Assessment #2 (Summer 2011) ................................................................................... 10
On-Site Assessment #3 (Winter 2011) ..................................................................................... 11
On-Site Assessment #4 (Summer 2012) ................................................................................... 11
Light Failure Summary ............................................................................................................. 12
Additional Field Test - Amperage Reading Evaluation ............................................................ 13
General ...................................................................................................................................... 13
Study Caveats............................................................................................................................ 14

VII. Public Reaction................................................................................................................. 15

Observations ............................................................................................................................. 15

Appendix A: Field Test #4 Light Level Readings Along 46th Street and Control Corridor

Appendix B: Data Table

Appendix C: 46th Street Pilot Lighting Survey

List of Tables
Table 1: City of Minneapolis Streetlight Area Lighting Goals...................................................... 5
Table 2: Street Light Layout .......................................................................................................... 5
Table 3: Streetlight Costs by Type................................................................................................. 7
Table 4: Performance of Lights by Brand.................................................................................... 16
Executive Summary
One of the largest studies of energy-efficient, street lighting options in Minnesota was installed
in 2010 as part of the Minnehaha-Hiawatha Community Works program. The lights are located
in south Minneapolis along 46th Street from 34th to 46th avenues. Hennepin County worked
with the city of Minneapolis, Longfellow Community Council, and Standish-Ericsson
Neighborhood Association on this project to enhance the walking, biking, and driving
environment along 46th Street connecting to the light rail transit station. The project cost
approximately $475,000, including a 20 percent contribution from the city of Minneapolis and
the Local Road Research Board (LRRB).

Energy-Efficient Street Lighting

Induction and light-emitting diode (LED) are two commonly used energy-efficient light sources.
Energy efficiency means these types of lights require less energy to function at commonly
acceptable outputs. The county, city, and Local Road Research Board collaborated to evaluate
the operation of these new streetlights. For this evaluation, collected light data was compared to
city of Minneapolis streetlight standards.

The project involved the installation of 55 energy-efficient lights on 46th Street, including:

43 LED lights from six manufacturers installed east of Hiawatha Avenue, including a
mixture of 30-foot poles with shoebox-style fixtures and 15-foot poles with acorn
fixtures.
12 induction lights from three manufacturers installed west of Hiawatha Avenue, all 15-
foot poles with acorn fixtures.

Energy-efficient lights typically have higher initial costs than standard high-pressure sodium
(HPS) lights. These costs are somewhat offset by lower energy bills from a projected 50 percent
or greater reduction in energy use. A second potential source of cost savings is lower cost of
maintenance. A standard street light lasts approximately 25,000 hours, while manufacturers
claim LED and induction fixtures last approximately 50,000 hours. Cost savings could be
realized by not having crews replace lights as frequently.

Hennepin County and Minneapolis monitored light performance for two years using multiple
parameters: operating cost, energy use, maintenance, and light quality. The project identified a
comparison block with standard HPS lights located along Lyndale Avenue in south Minneapolis.

Project Results

Installation costs: The typical high pressure sodium streetlight cost $350. On average, the
installed induction lights cost $450 more per light than standard HPS lights. The acorn-style
LEDs had a $750 cost premium and the shoebox-style LEDs a $1,050 premium. This project
found a large price variation among manufactures.
Energy: Field tests indicated that the induction lights drew 0.4 to 1.1 amps per light, and the
LED lights drew 0.5 to 1.2 amps per light. The control case HPS lights drew 1.6 to 2.1 amps per
light indicating a decrease of 50 to 75 percent in energy use versus the standard HPS
streetlights.

Light output levels: Light levels produced by low-level induction lights were, in general, more
suited for residential applications. They generally met the Residential Area lighting goals
established in the city of Minneapolis Lighting Policy in all collected locations but were too low
for pedestrian areas. The high/low-level LED light combinations provided illumination better
suited for more commercial areas.

The footcandle goals defined in the city of Minneapolis Lighting Policy for Pedestrian Areas
were achieved by approximately half the lights in all the tested locations. There also seemed to
be a difference in the uniformity of light, with LED having the highest light coverage, HPS the
lowest, with induction somewhere in between. The induction lights experienced a slight
degradation in light output levels during cold temperatures. LED light output levels varied
greatly among manufacturers.

Maintenance: One LED and one induction light failed both were replaced by spare
LED/induction lights. One LED light was damaged in an accident and was replaced with an
HPS light.

Payback: Estimated payback for the induction lights ranged from 2.9 to 9.5 years. Estimated
payback for the LED lights ranged from 2.6 to 21 years for acorn-style and 5.3 to 24 years for
shoebox-style lights. In general, streetlights with higher cost (and longer paybacks) tended to
have better light quality. Approximately 80 percent of cost savings from the efficient
streetlights comes from reduced maintenance costs and 20 percent from energy savings.

Public Response: Just over 100 households/businesses within one block of 46th Street
responded to a mail survey on the new lights. Overall, respondents had a positive impression of
the new lights, particularly in comparison to the previous lights: 76 percent indicated a
good/very good impression of roadway and sidewalk light levels today compared to 27 percent
for the old lights (the improved perception could be expected since this project doubled the
number of lights in the corridor). Respondents also gave high marks to the new street lights
fixtures, visibility, light color, and glare.
I. Introduction
The 46th Street Pilot Street Lighting Project was the first major investment funded under the
Minnehaha-Hiawatha Community Works project (MHCW). In early 2010, the city of
Minneapolis installed 55 street lights on 46th Street between 34th and 46th avenues. The result
is a corridor with much improved lighting for walkers, bikers, transit users, and drivers and better
connections to the 46th Street light rail transit (LRT) station and nearby neighborhoods.

The 46th Street Pilot Street Lighting project is a direct outgrowth from the stakeholder
engagement process for MHCW. Area stakeholders brought up a variety of ideas and outcomes
they would like to see in the Minnehaha-Hiawatha corridor, including better lighting, safety
enhancements, enhanced connections to LRT stations, improved walking and biking
environment, and support for sustainability.

In response, Hennepin County and the city of Minneapolis worked with the Longfellow
Community Council and Standish-Ericsson Neighborhood Association on a project to improve
walking, biking, and driving along 46th Street connecting to the LRT station. The Hennepin
County Board and city of Minneapolis approved this project in summer 2009, and the Local
Road Research Board (LRRB) provided additional funding in spring 2010. The project began
operation in April 2010, and was installed with no assessments to nearby property owners.

An innovative component of this project is the testing of two energy-efficient lighting

technologies: LED (light-emitting diode) on the east side of Hiawatha Avenue and induction on
the west side of Hiawatha. Both technologies claim to have the potential to reduce energy use
and operating costs while benefiting the environment. Through long-term tracking of energy
use, maintenance and operating costs, and light quality, this project helped define costs and
benefits of each technology versus city-standard high-pressure sodium (HPS) lights.

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II. Background and Process
The Hennepin County Board initiated Minnehaha-Hiawatha Community Works in 2007 to
capitalize on the Hiawatha LRT line by targeting county investments in infrastructure to promote
economic development and vitality, improve the areas natural systems, enhance transportation
connections, and improve quality of life. Since then, the county has managed a multi-year
community and stakeholder engagement process to identify projects that would achieve these
benefits. As part of this effort, the county created a Community Advisory Committee (CAC)
with representation from area neighborhoods and businesses to oversee a stakeholder
engagement process to identify issues, solutions, and desired outcomes from this project.

In summer 2009, the project team looked at several potential projects for immediate
implementation within the corridor area. CAC and stakeholder review of community input
identified the 46th Street Pilot Street Lighting project as an opportunity to address several
outcomes desired by the community: improved pedestrian and bike access to transit stations,
safety, connectivity, sustainability, and support for economic development.

Hennepin County worked with the city of Minneapolis and consultant, Stonebrooke Engineering,
on the planning, design, and implementation of the project. County staff distributed information
at properties within one block of the project area and at the 46th Street LRT station. The county
partnered with the Longfellow Community Council and Standish-Ericsson Neighborhood
Association to hold two public meetings to review the project and get public input. Residents
and community leaders, overall, were supportive of the project. Initial questions focused on the
proposed appearance of the lights, construction and assessment, and potential use of energy-
efficient technologies.

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III. Technology
Overview of Energy-Efficient Lighting Options

In response to community representative and resident inquiry, Hennepin County pursued the
systematic installation of energy-efficient street lights within the project corridor. Energy
efficiency for street lights means the lights require less energy to function at defined outputs
while being constructed of environmentally sensitive materials. Compact florescent, induction,
LED (light-emitting diode), and next-generation halogen are the most commonly identified
energy-efficient light sources. These lighting types have been around for many years, but some
have been applied only recently as a practical street lighting option. This project focuses on
LED and induction lighting technologies. These lighting types were selected for study due to
their increasing application as an alternative street light source throughout the US.

Induction Lights Detail

Induction lights are an electrodeless lamp where light is created outside the lamp envelope by
means of an electromagnetic field and uses fluorescent lamp phosphors to provide luminance.
Mercury vapor in the discharge vessel is electrically excited to produce short-wave ultraviolet
light, which then excites the phosphors to produce visible light.

Advantages of Induction
Immediate activation Minimal lumen depreciation
Lower energy consumption White color spectrum light
Long lifespan
Disadvantages of Induction
Light loss in cold weather Higher cost compared to typical standards
Poor light focus
Applications
Parking garage lighting TV monitors
Street lighting

Induction lights have a mercury tip, which must be properly disposed as hazardous waste;
however, the rest of the induction lamp is not hazardous and does not require special disposal.

LED Lights Detail

LED's are a semiconductor light source. Energized electrons recombine with electron holes
within each diode, releasing energy in the form of photons. This effect is called
electroluminescence, and the color of the light (corresponding to the energy of the photon) is
determined by the energy gap of the semiconductor.

Advantages of LEDs
Cool light Lower energy consumption
Light dimming ability Immediate activation
Light focus White color spectrum light

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 Long lifespan Improved robustness compensation
Low toxicity for partial failures
Disadvantages of LEDs
Directed light dispersion High cost compared to typical standards
Voltage sensitivity
Applications
Flashlights Architectural lighting with color change
Street lighting Aviation, vehicle, and bicycle lighting
Traffic signals Stage production and camera lights
TV and computer monitors

LED fixtures are made of materials that are generally considered non-hazardous.

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IV. Project Design and Installation
Project Layout

The city of Minneapolis has published street light standards that they aim to meet with any street
light installation (http://www.ci.minneapolis.mn.us/streetlighting/index.asp). These standards
were used as the basis for desired light levels for this project. Additionally, these standards
identify street light layout patterns that are recommended for varying areas of the City.

The Project area was broken into two areas to align with corridor characteristics defined in the
city of Minneapolis Street Lighting Policy. The area west of Hiawatha Avenue is considered
residential and the area east of Hiawatha Avenue is considered pedestrian. The layout
recommendation for a residential area is to stagger space four low-level (15') streetlights per
block. The layout recommendation for a pedestrian area is to alternate high-level (30') and
low-level (15') streetlights soldier spaced. Induction light type was selected for the residential
area due to lack of availability of a high-level induction streetlight. All streetlights in the
pedestrian area are LED. Table 1 details the city of Minneapolis lighting goals for the varying
layout areas of this analysis:

Table 1: City of Minneapolis Streetlight Area Lighting Goals

Criteria/Area Pedestrian Area Residential Area

Foot Candles 0.8 to 1.2 fc 0.3 to 0.6 fc

Low-level project lights have an acorn fixture style. This fixture type was selected by
community meeting input and to match surrounding area fixtures. (Note: Acorn style fixtures
are no longer utilized by the city of Minneapolis as they do not meet full-cutoff standards.)
High-level lights are a series of modified shoe-box fixtures. Induction and LED light layouts
with collected light levels can be found in Attachment A.

Table 2: Street Light Layout

Layout Areas
Segment 34th Av to Hiawatha Av Hiawatha Av to 46th Av
Area Residential Pedestrian
Layout Staggered Soldier: alternating 30' high level & 15' low level
Fixture Acorn Modified shoebox
Type Induction LED

Project Timeline

July 8, 2009 First neighborhood meeting review concept and lighting options
Aug. 11, 2009 Project approved by Hennepin County Board
Aug. 14, 2009 Project approved by Minneapolis City Council
Sept. 15, 2009 Second neighborhood meeting review draft layout and lighting styles
Oct. 2009 Installation begins

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Jan. 2010 Resident survey conducted of pre-installation impressions
April 2010 Streetlights turned on
Nov. 8, 2010 Streetlight event / celebration
Dec. 6, 2010 Field Test #1 Light Output and Quality
May 26, 2011 Field Test #2 Light Output and Quality
Nov. 26, 2011 Amperage reading
Nov.-Dec. 2011 Resident survey conducted of post-installation impressions
Jan. 30, 2012 Field Test #3 Light Output and Quality
June 6, 2012 Field Test #4 - Light Output and Quality
Aug. 2012 Final Report

Construction and Installation

The city of Minneapolis began installation of the project streetlights in October 2009 and
completed installation in April 2010. Installation consisted of boring conduit, installing light
bases and poles, pulling and installing wiring, installing cabinets, and installing each light
fixture. Lighting units were wired such that in the event of a failure, a standard Minneapolis
streetlight could be installed. The acorn style lights used retrofit kits in the fixtures, while the
modified shoeboxes were entirely new units. Upon completion of the street light installation,
project indication signs (created specifically for project area identification) were attached to light
poles at the ends of each study block.

The project design included a variety of light manufacturers to allow direct comparison of
performance between brands. Three different induction manufacturers represented by three
vendors were applied west of Hiawatha Avenue: AITI, Hadco, and Lumec. Nine different LED
manufacturers represented by six vendors were applied east of Hiawatha Avenue: American
Electrical, Beta, Elumen, Hadco, Hanover, Holophane, Light Emitting Design, Lumec, and
Sylvania. Each light manufacturer was installed in a one-to-two block area to facilitate
comparison of light levels, color, and public appeal.

Project Costs

Total cost for the project was $475,000. The project was funded under Hennepin Countys
Minnehaha-Hiawatha Community Works umbrella, with contributions from the city of
Minneapolis and Local Road Research Board. A funding breakdown is detailed below:

$375,000 Hennepin County Capital Bond Funds

$50,000 City of Minneapolis Energy Conservation and Emission Program
$50,000 Local Road Research Board Funds
$475,000 Total

The cost of the LED and induction lights varied widely by manufacturer. On average, the cost of
an LED fixture used in this study was approximately 3-1/2 times that of an equivalent High
Pressure Sodium (HPS) fixture currently used as the city standard. The average cost of an
induction fixture was approximately double that of an equivalent HPS fixture currently used as
the city standard.

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 Table 3: Streetlight Costs by Type
Streetlight Type Average Price Installed Fixtures Price Range
HPS $350 $350
Induction (Low Level) $800 $543 to $975
LED (Low Level) $1,100 $523 to $1,711
LED (High Level) $1,400 $700 to $2,018

Many of the LED and induction manufacturers claimed fixture lives of at least 50,000 or more
hours versus 20,000 hours for HPS, and all use about half the wattage. Color temperatures for
study lights ranged from 4000 to 5000 kelvin.

In-Place Lighting Comparison / HPS Location

Minneapolis staff identified Lyndale Avenue South between 46th Street and 48th Street as
comparison blocks with recently installed high-pressure sodium lights. This roadway section
was rebuilt in 2008 and contains a HPS soldier-style high-low streetlight layout similar to the
Pilot Light Study layout east of Hiawatha Avenue. Because this section has both high and low-
level lights, comparison field readings for both were achieved in one location.

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V. Evaluation - Energy & Maintenance Costs
Estimated paybacks for the LED and induction lights were calculated using the following
assumptions:

Electricity Rate: Current rate of 4.6 cents per kilowatt hour (Purchase Year - 2010)
Operation Duration: Streetlights are operational an average of 12 hours per day during
the year
Maintenance costs: The LED and induction lights are expected to last at least 10 years
as compared to the average lifespan of four to five years for an HPS fixture. The
LED/induction lights would save one light change out estimated to cost $250 per
time or $55/year annual savings amortized over the fixture life.

15 low-level LED: The low-level LED lights have an average $750 cost premium but save 50
watts of electricity. The average payback for the 15 LED is estimated at:

$750 cost premium

((.5*8760 hours/year*.05 kw saved*$.046/kwhr) + $56/year maintenance savings)
= approximate 11.4 year payback.

Looking at the specific lights used in this pilot project, the estimated payback ranges from 2.6
years for the lights in Section I (manufacturer- Light Emitting Diode) to 21 years for the lights in
Section D and H (Hanover).

30 high-level LED: Power levels drop from 150-watt HPS to an 80-watt LED and carry an
average premium of $1,050/fixture for an approximate 50,000 hour lifespan. Average payback is
estimated at:

$1,050 premium
((.5*8760 hours/year*.07 kw saved*$.046/kwhr)+$56/yr maintenance savings)
= approximate 15 year payback

Payback estimates for the various manufacturers used in the pilot project ranges from 5.3 years
for the lights in Section E (Hadco) to 24 years in Section D (Beta).

15 induction light: Power levels drop from 100 watts down to 50 watts, same as the LED. The
average price premium for induction lights compared to HPS appears to be around $450.
Average payback is estimated at:

$450 premium
((.5*8760 hours/year*.05 kw saved *$.046/kwhr) + $55/year maintenance savings)
= approximate 6.9 year payback

Payback estimates for the various manufacturers used in this pilot project range from 3 years for
the lights in Section A (AITI) to 9.5 years for the lights in Section C (Lumec). Attachment B
details the exact payback and performance data for each of the participating light manufacturers.

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The greatest opportunity for cost savings with these types of fixtures appears to be the potential
maintenance savings due to longer life. In fact, almost 80 percent of the estimated payback for
these lights is from maintenance savings and 20 percent is from energy savings. Looking at
energy savings alone, the paybacks are up to 40 years based on current average product pricing.

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VI. Evaluation On-Site Assessments
On-Site Assessment #1 (Winter 2010)

Initial light output levels in footcandles (fc) for both the Pilot Lighting Study Area and the HPS
Comparison Area were originally collected on December 4 and 6, 2010. Light level readings
were measured with a hand-held foot candle reader roadside and sidewalk-side to evaluate
directional light output.

Induction: On the three blocks with induction lights, the light quality appeared to be
satisfactory for residential lighting but did not appear to be bright enough for commercial node
lighting. The lights had satisfactory 360-degree distribution. One manufacturer appeared to be
slightly more luminous than the rest. Upon the initial light metering walkthrough, temperature
15 degrees, there appeared to be slight degradation in light levels.

LED: Most of the 15 LED test fixtures were very directional in their light output. They were
very bright on the street side direction but could be fairly dim on the side not facing the actual
LED. Two manufacturers had 15 LEDs with more of a 360-degree spread. The City would
prefer any future focus put on fixtures with more circular distribution. The 30 high-level
lighting is well suited to the directional nature of LEDs, and a couple of the manufacturers really
stood out with high quality of light.

For all lights, the color spectrum provided was very evident and seems to provide sharper
perception of illuminated objects. There are varying degrees of white color provided. Some
manufactures provide a sharp white light and some a more dull color, even though most light
temperatures were consistent.

On-Site Assessment #2 (Summer 2011)

Secondary light output levels in footcandles for both the Pilot Light Study Area and the HPS
Comparison Area were taken on May 26 and June 13, 2011, respectively. Testing temperature
was 60 degrees.

LED: Overall, the LED lights maintained light output levels with scattered minor losses in
footcandles, approximately 0.1 fc. Block F was noted for very dim color and Block G was noted
for good color and distribution.

Induction: On the three blocks with induction lights, a minor drop in footcandles was
consistently recorded. The drop was typically within 0.1 fc, which could be due to slight
changes in the light collection location, slight changes in ambient light, or differences in ground
surface reflection. Again, the induction light type does not appear bright enough for a
commercial area. This is especially noticeable in the darker western end of the study area in
between study lights. No change in light distribution was noticed.

HPS: The comparison lights along Lyndale Avenue appear to be consistently functioning with
regards to study analysis parameters. Footcandle readings were within a few tenths of previous

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readings, which could be due to slight changes in the light collection location, slight changes in
ambient light, or differences in ground surface reflection.

On-Site Assessment #3 (Winter 2011)

Due to an unseasonably warm winter in the project area, subfreezing performance was not able
to be recorded. The field test temperature was recorded at 34 degrees.

Induction: Footcandle readings were consistent (except for two light areas) with previous data
collection values. Small gains or drops +/- 0.1 fc were recorded, which could be due to slight
changes in the light collection location, slight changes in ambient light, or differences in ground
surface reflection due to minor amounts of snow. Induction lights located on the west end of the
project were viewed to experience a slight fluttering effect.

LED: These lights maintained light output levels with scattered minor losses in footcandles,
approximately 0.1 fc. Blocks E and F continue to be produce a more dim color compared to the
rest of the test lights, and Block G continues to produce good color and distribution.

Maintenance: There was one induction light failure and one induction light removed due to
area construction during this study period. LA2 failed due to operational issues, and LA9 was
removed to allow for construction in the northwest corner of 46th Street and Hiawatha Avenue .
The fixture from LA9 was used as a replacement at LA2. This explains the two locations where
fc disparity was greater than the average.

HPS: The comparison lights along Lyndale Avenue continue to function consistently with
regards to study analysis parameters. Footcandle readings were within a few tenths of previous
readings, which could be due to slight changes in the light collection location, slight changes in
ambient light, or differences in ground surface reflection.

On-Site Assessment #4 (Summer 2012)

The final assessment of light output levels for both the Pilot Light Study Area and the HPS
Comparison Area were recorded the week of June 6, 2012. The spring season prior to testing
was marked with a substantial amount of rainfall leading to above average vegetative growth
amongst the adjacent trees.

Induction: On the three blocks with induction lights, the fc readings were mostly consistent
with previous data collection values. Small gains or drops +/- 0.1 fc were recorded, which could
be due to slight changes in the light collection location, slight changes in ambient light, or
differences in ground surface reflection. There were marked data collection locations that
experienced footcandle drops greater than 0.1 fc. These lights were located in areas with fully
bloomed vegetation.

The induction light type does not appear bright enough for a commercial area especially
noticeable in the darker western end of the study area in between study lights. However, from a
strictly qualitative user perspective, the lights appear to be more dynamic during warmer
temperatures than colder temperatures and the slight fluttering noted in the previous winter has
appeared to have subsided. The induction lights located on the east end of the study area have

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consistently performed much better than those located on the west end. No change in light
distribution was noticed.

LED: Overall, the LED lights experienced scattered minor losses in footcandles, approximately
0.2 to 0.3 fc. The extra vegetative cover in the area seemed to interfere with light projection as
many of the test lights were overwhelmed by nearby tree growth that had not been noticed over
the past two years. Study blocks noted for observed better performance continue to outperform
the previously reported poorer performing blocks.

HPS: The comparison lights along Lyndale Avenue appear to be functioning consistently with
regards to study analysis parameters. Footcandle readings were within a few tenths of previous
readings.

Maintenance: There were no induction light failures since the last readings; however, there was
continued construction of a large residential complex in the northwest corner of Hiawatha
Avenue and E 46th Street. Construction in this area has slightly changed nearby ambient light
generated by the property due to shifts in site lighting and building complex expansion. There
has also been slight ambient light changes due to shifts in the location of the traffic signal at 36th
Avenue S to accommodate access to the new development area.

The lack of additional failures during this field test helped quell some previous concern over the
sustainability of the lights, However, the lights have been only operational for two year which is
not close to the 10 to 20 year lifespan claims. Sustainability will be continually monitored
throughout the lifespan of the street lights.

Light Failure Summary

Since the initial field review, there have been two light failures and one fuse failure for various
reasons (dates are approximate based on reports to the City):

05/27/11: LED test light LB 33 suffered a failure. City crews determined the cause to be
a fixture failure. This fixture was replaced with an extra LED in the City's storage facility
and continues to function.
05/27/11: LED test light LB 43 suffered a failure. City crews determined the cause to be
a faulty fuse. The fuse was replaced and the light is once again operational.
09/26/11: Acorn test light LA 2 suffered a failure. City crews are unsure of the cause.

One light was lost to wreck.

03/01/11: LED test light LB 11.. This light was replaced with an HPS standard acorn
fixture and continues to function.

In addition, Acorn test light LA 9, was removed by the city during construction of an apartment
building. The light will be replaced when the area is no longer needed for construction.

Initially, the various manufacturers claimed between 50,000 and 100,000 hour plus life
expectancies for their fixtures. It is still too soon to tell if these claims are valid from field test
data as they have been installed nowhere near the length of each light's claimed lifespan. With

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each of the fixture failures performance length claims lost some validity. However, since the
failure recorded in September 2011, there have been no further issues. In retrospect, there has
been a high amount of consistent performance over the two-year test period.

Additional Field Test - Amperage Reading Evaluation

At the request of participating agencies, amperage readings were taken in the associated service
cabinets of the induction, LED, and HPS test lights to evaluate the power draw from each light.
Below is a summary of amperages collected on November 26, 2011, for the three study areas:

Induction Lights: 0.4 - 1.1 Amps/Light

LED Lights: 0.5 - 1.2 Amps/Light
Lyndale HPS Comparison Lights: 1.6 - 2.1 Amps/Light

For both the pilot and comparison test areas, fixtures are wired to specific streetlight service
cabinets; however, due to project funding constraints all lights were not wired to individual
meters. Therefore, amperage data was collected by using an amperage reading clamp meter on
each of the service feeds. This gave an averaged general indication of the power draw from the
streetlights wired to each cabinet. The exact location of each light to specific service cabinet
cannot be related to individual lights as wiring diagrams for all systems are not available.

As noted in the data above, the induction and LED lights consume two to three times less energy
than the City standard HPS lights. These ranges are mostly consistent with manufacturer claims
for power usage. Induction lights LA-1 to approximately LA-6 were recorded to consume less
energy than LA-7 to LA-12. For LB-1 to approximately LB-17 the power levels recorded were
on the higher end of the LED range and LB-18 to LB-43 were on the lower end of the power
consumption range.

General

The LED and induction lights both project a white light versus the yellowesque glow from HPS
streetlights. All light types give off enough light to meet the requirements defined in the city of
Minneapolis Streetlight Guidelines. However, there does appear to be a difference in the
uniformity of light, with LED having the highest light coverage, HPS the lowest, with induction
somewhere in between. This difference can be seen in photos of the test area where there is
fairly dispersed light coverage in the better performing LED areas and dark pockets between the
induction and HPS lights.

Many of the vendors promoted warranties associated with their representative LED and
induction lights. Several vendors were contacted to discuss manufacturer replacement policies
for the failed test lights. However, some of these vendors are no longer affiliated with the light
manufactures they specified for the project. Therefore, it was determined that warranty
replacements would not be sought and street lights would be reviewed from a total lifespan
performance perspective only.

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Study Caveats

Photometric Design: Photometric layouts were not evaluated with this study for two reasons:
(1) at the onset of the project, IES photometric files were available for some but not all of the
lights, and (2) streetlights were placed based on the city of Minneapolis Street Light Policy
which dictate the amount and height of lights per block.

Ambient Light: All study areas are located along urban streets with varying adjacent land uses
and traffic levels. Some bordering businesses were open during earlier winter data collection
times and closed during later summer data collection times. Therefore, ambient light levels
constantly changed along the corridor. In addition, seasonal changes brought surface cover
variances.

Lyndale Avenue Street Light Layout: The Lyndale Avenue Comparison Corridor follows the
City Guidelines for street light installation; however, the test block spacing exceed those of 46th
Street due to the overall length of the roadway blocks. Therefore, the light uniformity collected
between lights is not an exact comparison but more of an indication.

Acorn Style Fixtures: The city of Minneapolis no long allows the use of acorn style fixtures as
these types of fixtures do not meet the full cut-off guidelines for streetlights defined in the city of
Minneapolis Lighting Policy.

Retrofit Components: The city of Minneapolis will no longer consider retrofit streetlight
components due to the inability to maintain UL Listings.

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VII. Public Reaction
In late November 2011, Hennepin County sent a mail survey to over 600 residences and
businesses located within one block of 46th Street. The survey measured opinions of the lighting
conditions on 46th Street 1 years after the installation of the new street lights. The survey was
1 pages long and included return postage. The county received 100 completed surveys full
results are included in Attachment C.

Overall, respondents have had a positive impression of the new lights, particularly in comparison
to the previous lights: 76 percent indicated a good/very good impression of roadway and
sidewalk light levels today compared to 27 percent for the old lights.

Respondents were impressed with the visibility, light color, glare, and look of the new
street lights: 79 percent rated appeal of lamps and fixtures good/very good, 74 percent
rated visibility good/very good, 73 percent rated light color good/very good, and 65
percent rated the glare good/very good.
Most respondents (68%) said the new lights give off the right amount of light, compared
to only 30 percent with the old lights.
Three quarters of respondents indicated they felt safe walking along 46th Street after dark.
On average, respondents drove 17 times, walked five times, and biked once along 46th
Street during a typical week in October/November 2011.

Observations

Given all the metrics considered under this project, the overall viability of energy-efficient light
technology remains mixed. The following table summarizes the performance of each brand of
light (based on 2009 installed technology):

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 Table 4: Performance of Lights by Brand
Sec Type Head Manufacturer Ave. Light Estimated Failures?
- Levels Payback
tion (foot (years)
candle)
A Ind Acorn AITI .66 2.9 1 acorn
B Ind Acorn Hadco .61 6.3
C Ind Acorn Lumec 1.19 9.5
D LED Acorn Hanover 1.62 20.7
E LED Acorn Hadco .86 11.4 1- accident
F LED Acorn Holophane .50 n/a
G LED Acorn Lumec .63 4.7
H LED Acorn Hanover .85 20.5
I LED Acorn Light Emitting Design .64 2.6 1 - fuse
D LED Hi Lvl Beta 1.57 24.0
E LED Hi Lvl Hadco 1.34 5.3
F LED Hi Lvl American Electrical .73 12.4
G LED Hi Lvl Lumec .93 15.2
H LED Hi Lvl Beta 1.21 22.7 1 - LED
I LED Hi Lvl Elumen 1.16 15.8

Visibility: Light levels produced by low-level induction lights are, in general, more suited for
residential applications. They generally met the Residential Area lighting goals established in
the city of Minneapolis Lighting Policy in all collected locations but were too low for pedestrian
areas.

The high/low-level LED light combinations provided illumination better suited for more
commercialized areas. The footcandle goals defined in the city of Minneapolis Lighting Policy
for Pedestrian Areas were achieved by approximately half the lights in all the tested locations.

In comparison to the induction and LED lights, the test HPS streetlights along Lyndale Avenue
produced light levels in accordance with City goals for Pedestrian Areas under or near the lights
and footcandle levels slightly below defined City goals for Residential Areas in the areas
between the lights.

Payback: As the table shows, there seems to be a slight relationship between cost/payback and
observed light levels with less expensive lights tending to have lower light output levels.

For both the induction and LED low-level lights, the fixtures with the lowest cost and
payback (Study Blocks - A, B, F, G, I) tend to produce lower average light levels.
For the LED lights, higher light levels are associated with paybacks in the 12 to 24 year
range.
The biggest exception to this relationship is the Hadco LED street lights (Study Block E)
with high light levels and a 5 year payback.
The highest light levels for the induction lights are associated with the highest payback
lights 9.5 years

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Using current data on energy, maintenance, and lighting costs, the following calculations identify
when it would be cost effective to install induction or LED lights, strictly from a payback
perspective:

Low level induction = the price premium would have to be less than $330 to meet a 5-
year payback.
Low Level LED = the price premium would need to be less than $330 to meet a 5-year
payback.
High level LED = the price premium would need to be less than $350 to meet a 5-year
payback.

Failures: The project has experienced two light failures (one induction and one LED) among its
55 lights a failure rate of 4 percent. Consideration of these failures would add more time to the
payback calculations, making these lights less financially viable. In addition to these failures, on
light was impacted by a faulty fuse and one was destroyed in a car accident.

Public Perception: Public perception of the lights has been strongly positive.

Final Thoughts: Improvements in technology and reductions in cost over the past three years
may have reduced the payback period enough to make these lights a viable option. In addition,
correspondence with participating manufactures/vendors as well as interested public agency
observers has indicated that product output throughout the LED and induction light industry has
normalized over the timeframe of the study to a point where drastic changes in promoted
products have greatly reduced.

However, this study has shown considerable variability in operation and cost associated with
various manufacturers products; therefore, comprehensive background research is strongly
recommended prior to picking a product. In addition, responsive warranty claim resolution,
availability of photometric files, consistent vendor support, and historical operational success
should be considered during the purchasing process.

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Appendix A: Field Test #4 Light Level Readings Along 46th
Street and Control Corridor
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Appendix B: Data Table

(Induction/ LED -
05/25/11 Light

01/30/12 Light
12/06/10 Light

06/30/12 Light

Payback (years)
Hours per Year

Savings / Year
Cost Per Light

Cost Diff. - Per

Manufacturer

Maintenance
Electric Rate
Operational
ID Number

Reduction
Est Amps

Kilowatts
Wattage
Section

Levels

Levels

Levels
Levels

Light

HPS)
Type
High

Low
LA1 A 1 INDUCTION ACORN AITI 1.35 1.40 0.65 0.70 $ 543 80 0.75 $ 193 4,380 50% 0.046 $ 56 2.94
LA2 A 1 INDUCTION ACORN AITI 0.45 0.45 1.40 1.25 $ 543 80 0.75 $ 193 4,380 50% 0.046 $ 56 2.94
LA3 A 1 INDUCTION ACORN AITI 0.45 0.50 0.40 0.50 $ 543 80 0.75 $ 193 4,380 50% 0.046 $ 56 2.94
LA4 A 1 INDUCTION ACORN AITI 0.50 0.40 0.40 0.45 $ 543 80 0.75 $ 193 4,380 50% 0.046 $ 56 2.94
LA5 B 1 INDUCTION ACORN HADCO 0.65 0.45 0.55 0.45 $ 765 85 0.75 $ 415 4,380 50% 0.046 $ 56 6.32
LA6 B 1 INDUCTION ACORN HADCO 0.65 0.55 0.55 0.50 $ 765 85 0.75 $ 415 4,380 50% 0.046 $ 56 6.32
LA7 B 1 INDUCTION ACORN HADCO 0.65 0.55 0.55 0.45 $ 765 85 0.75 $ 415 4,380 50% 0.046 $ 56 6.32
LA8 B 1 INDUCTION ACORN HADCO 1.20 0.90 0.60 0.55 $ 765 85 0.75 $ 415 4,380 50% 0.046 $ 56 6.32
LA9 C 1 INDUCTION ACORN LUMEC 1.15 1.35 n/a n/a $ 975 100 0.75 $ 625 4,380 50% 0.046 $ 56 9.52
LA10 C 1 INDUCTION ACORN LUMEC 0.70 0.80 1.60 1.40 $ 975 100 0.75 $ 625 4,380 50% 0.046 $ 56 9.52
LA11 C 1 INDUCTION ACORN LUMEC 0.85 1.25 1.20 1.25 $ 975 100 0.75 $ 625 4,380 50% 0.046 $ 56 9.52
LA12 C 1 INDUCTION ACORN LUMEC 0.75 1.40 1.60 1.35 $ 975 100 0.75 $ 625 4,380 50% 0.046 $ 56 9.52
LB1 D 1 LED ACORN HANOVER 1.55 1.25 1.85 1.75 $ 1,711 100 0.75 $ 1,361 4,380 50% 0.046 $ 56 20.74
LB4 D 1 LED ACORN HANOVER 1.05 1.00 1.05 0.90 $ 1,711 100 0.75 $ 1,361 4,380 50% 0.046 $ 56 20.74
LB5 D 1 LED ACORN HANOVER 2.10 2.15 2.60 2.15 $ 1,711 100 0.75 $ 1,361 4,380 50% 0.046 $ 56 20.74
LB11 E 1 LED ACORN ** REPLACED WITH HPS 0.90 HPS HPS 50% $ 56
LB8 E 1 LED ACORN HADCO 0.95 0.95 1.00 1.15 $ 1,100 50 0.75 $ 750 4,380 50% 0.046 $ 56 11.43
LB10 E 1 LED ACORN HADCO 0.80 0.80 0.90 0.60 $ 1,100 50 0.75 $ 750 4,380 50% 0.046 $ 56 11.43
LB14 E 1 LED ACORN HADCO 0.85 0.75 0.85 0.70 $ 1,100 50 0.75 $ 750 4,380 50% 0.046 $ 56 11.43
LB15 F 1 LED ACORN HOLOPHANE 0.65 0.40 0.45 0.35 60 0.75 4,380 50% 0.046 $ 56 -
LB18 F 1 LED ACORN HOLOPHANE 0.65 0.50 0.60 0.35 60 0.75 4,380 50% 0.046 $ 56 -
LB20 F 1 LED ACORN HOLOPHANE 0.70 0.45 0.50 0.45 60 0.75 4,380 50% 0.046 $ 56 -
LB22 F 1 LED ACORN HOLOPHANE 0.55 0.45 0.50 0.40 60 0.75 4,380 50% 0.046 $ 56 -
LB23 G 1 LED ACORN LUMEC 0.70 0.50 0.60 0.55 $ 655 90 0.75 $ 305 4,380 50% 0.046 $ 56 4.65
LB26 G 1 LED ACORN LUMEC 0.70 0.60 0.65 0.55 $ 655 90 0.75 $ 305 4,380 50% 0.046 $ 56 4.65
LB27 G 1 LED ACORN LUMEC 0.65 0.55 0.65 0.55 $ 655 90 0.75 $ 305 4,380 50% 0.046 $ 56 4.65
LB30 G 1 LED ACORN LUMEC 1.15 0.55 0.65 0.50 $ 655 90 0.75 $ 305 4,380 50% 0.046 $ 56 4.65
LB31 H 1 LED ACORN HANOVER 0.75 0.85 0.95 0.65 $ 1,694 100 0.75 $ 1,344 4,380 50% 0.046 $ 56 20.48
LB34 H 1 LED ACORN HANOVER 0.90 0.65 0.70 0.65 $ 1,694 100 0.75 $ 1,344 4,380 50% 0.046 $ 56 20.48
LB35 H 1 LED ACORN HANOVER 1.00 1.10 0.95 1.00 $ 1,694 100 0.75 $ 1,344 4,380 50% 0.046 $ 56 20.48
LB38 I 1 LED ACORN LIGHT EMITTING DESIGNS 0.75 0.55 0.60 0.50 $ 523 70 0.75 $ 173 4,380 50% 0.046 $ 56 2.64
LB39 I 1 LED ACORN LIGHT EMITTING DESIGNS 0.75 0.55 0.70 0.55 $ 523 70 0.75 $ 173 4,380 50% 0.046 $ 56 2.64
LB42 I 1 LED ACORN LIGHT EMITTING DESIGNS 0.75 0.55 0.55 0.45 $ 523 70 0.75 $ 173 4,380 50% 0.046 $ 56 2.64
LB43 I 1 LED ACORN SYLVANIA 0.95 0.85 0.65 0.55 $ 523 70 0.75 $ 173 4,380 50% 0.046 $ 56 2.64
LB2 D 1 LED BETA 1.55 1.75 1.85 1.45 $ 2,018 136 1.15 $ 1,693 4,380 50% 0.046 $ 56 23.96
LB3 D 1 LED BETA 1.25 1.80 2.10 1.40 $ 2,018 136 1.15 $ 1,693 4,380 50% 0.046 $ 56 23.96
LB6 D 1 LED BETA 1.65 1.30 1.45 1.25 $ 2,018 136 1.15 $ 1,693 4,380 50% 0.046 $ 56 23.96
LB7 E 1 LED HADCO 1.10 1.05 1.45 1.05 $ 700 100 1.15 $ 375 4,380 50% 0.046 $ 56 5.31
LB9 E 1 LED HADCO 1.30 1.10 1.05 0.90 $ 700 100 1.15 $ 375 4,380 50% 0.046 $ 56 5.31
LB12 E 1 LED HADCO 1.10 1.05 1.35 1.00 $ 700 100 1.15 $ 375 4,380 50% 0.046 $ 56 5.31
LB13 E 1 LED HADCO 3.95 0.90 2.55 0.55 $ 700 100 1.15 $ 375 4,380 50% 0.046 $ 56 5.31
LB16 F 1 LED AMERICAN ELECTRICAL 0.90 0.70 0.75 0.65 $ 1,200 100 1.15 $ 875 4,380 50% 0.046 $ 56 12.38
LB17 F 1 LED AMERICAN ELECTRICAL 0.95 0.65 0.70 0.60 $ 1,200 100 1.15 $ 875 4,380 50% 0.046 $ 56 12.38
LB19 F 1 LED AMERICAN ELECTRICAL 0.80 0.70 0.80 0.70 $ 1,200 100 1.15 $ 875 4,380 50% 0.046 $ 56 12.38
LB21 F 1 LED AMERICAN ELECTRICAL 0.85 0.65 0.65 0.65 $ 1,200 100 1.15 $ 875 4,380 50% 0.046 $ 56 12.38
LB24 G 1 LED LUMEC 1.00 0.85 1.00 0.90 $ 1,400 90 1.15 $ 1,075 4,380 50% 0.046 $ 56 15.21
LB25 G 1 LED LUMEC 0.95 0.80 1.05 0.85 $ 1,400 90 1.15 $ 1,075 4,380 50% 0.046 $ 56 15.21
LB28 G 1 LED LUMEC 1.00 0.85 0.90 0.90 $ 1,400 90 1.15 $ 1,075 4,380 50% 0.046 $ 56 15.21
LB29 G 1 LED LUMEC 1.00 0.90 1.00 0.95 $ 1,400 90 1.15 $ 1,075 4,380 50% 0.046 $ 56 15.21
LB32 H 1 LED BETA 1.30 1.20 1.10 1.15 $ 1,928 136 1.15 $ 1,603 4,380 50% 0.046 $ 56 22.68
LB33 H 1 LED BETA 1.25 n/a 1.60 1.40 $ 1,928 136 1.15 $ 1,603 4,380 50% 0.046 $ 56 22.68
LB36 H 1 LED BETA 1.30 0.80 1.20 1.05 $ 1,928 136 1.15 $ 1,603 4,380 50% 0.046 $ 56 22.68
LB37 I 1 LED ELUMEN 1.45 1.15 1.10 1.20 $ 1,438 100 1.15 $ 1,113 4,380 50% 0.046 $ 56 15.75
LB40 I 1 LED ELUMEN 1.25 1.15 1.20 1.05 $ 1,438 100 1.15 $ 1,113 4,380 50% 0.046 $ 56 15.75
LB41 I 1 LED ELUMEN 1.00 1.10 1.20 1.10 $ 1,438 100 1.15 $ 1,113 4,380 50% 0.046 $ 56 15.75
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Appendix C: 46th Street Pilot Lighting Survey
Appendix C

46th STREET PILOT LIGHTING SURVEY

PRE AND POST INSTALLATION OF LED AND INDUCTION LIGHTS

Pre Survey Conducted: Jan. Feb. 2010 102 respondents

Post Survey Conducted: Nov. Dec. 2011 101 respondents

Population = households within 1 block of 46th Street from 34th to 46th Aves

1. How would you rate the current lighting along 46th Street in terms of:

a. Visibility Pre Post

Poor 25% 5%
Fair 38% 17%
Good 23% 37%
Very Good 8% 38%
No Answer 7% 4%

b. Light Color

Poor 14% 4%
Fair 44% 15%
Good 27% 40%
Very Good 8% 34%
No Answer 8% 8%

c. Appeal of lamps and fixtures

Poor 39% 3%
Fair 27% 8%
Good 18% 27%
Very Good 6% 53%
No Answer 11% 10%

d. Glare

Poor 12% 5%
Fair 30% 15%
Good 27% 32%
Very Good 7% 34%
No Answer 25% 15%

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2. What is your current overall impression of roadway and sidewalk light levels on 46th Street?

Pre Post

Poor 27% 6%
Fair 41% 14%
Good 22% 39%
Very Good 5% 38%
No Answer 6% 4%

3. Do you think that the current street lights give off the right amount of light, or are they too
bright or too dim?

Right Amount 30% 68%

Too Bright 6% 7%
Too Dim 57% 20%
No Answer 7% 5%

4. Based on lighting, how safe do you feel walking along 46th Street after dark?

Not at all Safe 10% 7%

Somewhat Unsafe 32% 14%
Moderately Safe 37% 42%
Very Safe 14% 34%
No Answer 8% 4%

5. Thinking back to fall 2009 / Thinking of the past monthin a typical week, how many
times did you

a. Drive your car on 46th Street?

0 to 4 19% 16%
5 to 7 23% 12%
8 to 10 15% 11%
11 to 14 10% 14%
15 to 18 6% 9%
19 to 22 8% 14%
Over 22 11% 18%
No Answer 9% 7%

Mean = 35 17
Median = 10 14

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 b. Walk on 46th Street? Pre Post

0 9% 23%
1 to 2 25% 19%
3 to 4 13% 13%
5 to 7 19% 14%
Over 7 22% 20%
No Answer 13% 12%

Mean = 8 5
Median = 4 3

c. Bike on 46th Street?

0 52% 59%
1 to 2 15% 14%
3 to 4 6% 3%
5 to 7 8% 3%
Over 7 4% 3%
No Answer 16% 18%

Mean = 2 1
Median = 0 0

d. Ride the LRT?

0 21% 29%
1 26% 18%
2 to 3 11% 12%
4 to 5 8% 8%
6 to 9 9% 3%
Over 9 13% 13%
No Answer 13% 18%

Mean = 4 3
Median = 1 1

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6. How did you learn about the 46th Street Pilot lighting project? (Multiple responses allowed)

Pre Post

Flyer at my house / LRT station 35% 60%

Neighbor / word of mouth 15% 16%
Public meeting for lighting project 8% 10%
Saw construction in progress 38% 41%
Longfellow Community Council 5% 10%
Standish-Ericsson Neighborhood Association 4% 3%
www.minnehaha-hiawatha.com -- --
Other______________________ 5% 12%

I did not know about this project before receiving this letter. 29% 8%

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