Question:  Are streetlight design standards going to be updated for the new LED technology?  

Answer:  The current design standard in use by many agencies is the ANSI/IESNA/Recommended Practice 8-00.  It establishes average illuminance levels and average/min ratios based on street type, pedestrian use level, and pavement type. (See http://webstore.ansi.org/RecordDetail.aspx?sku=ANSI/IESNA+RP-8-00).  The methodology evaluates the amount of light shining on the pavement measured in footcandles. ...
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