CalTrans LED Lighting Projects Heating Up in California
The California Department of Transportation (CalTrans) has recently implemented a new plan to replace 40,000 incandescent street lights with LED bulbs over the next two years. The new CalTrans approved traffic signal poles have gradually gone up all over the state, providing cities and their residents with brighter, more energy efficient, and longer-lasting street lighting.
Among the many positive effects offered by LED street lighting, California residents and municipalities can expect to witness benefits such as:
- Reduced energy usage. Caltrans LED lighting in California utilizes 60 percent less electricity than the incandescent lighting that came before it, resulting in $25 million to $30 million less in electricity bills.
- Enhanced public safety. LED street lights are brighter and project further, providing greater visibility on roads and in public spaces.
- Lower carbon footprint. The volume of CO2 the new street lights emit will represent a 10,000-ton difference every year, providing a healthier environment.
- Longer bulb life. On average, high-pressure sodium lights last about 4 years. By contrast, LED bulbs remain operational for 15 years or longer – an almost 400 percent improvement. This means lower maintenance costs and reduced exposure to traffic for workers.
- Decreased disposal hazards. Since LED lights do not contain lead, mercury, or other toxic chemicals, disposing of them presents low risks to the environment.
Have You Spotted New LED Lighting in Your California City?
Where in California have you noticed the brighter LED lights? As CalTrans continues to replace street light bulbs across the state, residents will continue to discover and celebrate the benefits of this initiative. To learn more about the advantages of LED, contact Great Basin Lighting today. For more information on our LED lighting projects in CA, call (925) 240-1566, for Nevada inquiries, call (775) 333-0900.
