Toward Uniformly Safe PARKING LOT LIGHTING

摘要

Outdoor lighting serves multiple purposes. It should help pedestrians and drivers see well enough to avoid hazards. It should also contribute to overall perceptions of personal safety and security at night. For outdoor parking lots, results from a number of studies suggest a minimum illuminance of 2 lux on the lot's surface is sufficient for ensuring objects like small tripping hazards are visible to pedestrians. That said, even if people can see possible hazards, they still may not feel safe when walking across a parking lot in the dark.