What is new in Traffic Signals & LED Technology?
The City of Grande Prairie uses Light Emitting Diodes for Traffic Signal Lights: The uses of Light emitting diodes (LEDs) for traffic signal lamp is an example of Grande Prairie commitment to innovation and cost saving. The average life of an incandescent lamp is one year as compared to a life expectancy of a LED lamp which is up to ten years. Benefits of a longer lamp include: • Less Maintenance • Shorter Traffic Delays caused by repair equipment in intersections • Greatly reduced electric bills • Reduced risks for technicians and motorists due to reduction of time spent replacing burned out lamps at intersections Comparative Wattage Use Incandescent LED Percent Reduction 91 7.0 92.3% 91 9.5 89.6% 136 14.0 89.7% 136 19.0 86.0% 136 6.5 95.2% LED Technology Average Reduction 90.
