1. Signalized Intersection Lighting
Jan Washington and I are here to discuss lighting initiatives at signalized intersections specifically located within the Hillsborough County MPO.
PRESENTED BY
Jan Washington &
Rochelle Garrett

2. How did this initiative start?

3. Pedestrian Fatalities in Florida
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Pedestrian Fatalities in Florida
Year Fatalities
For the DOT this started with a statewide review of Florida’s pedestrian fatalities which averaged 492 between 2010 – 2013 and which increased in 2014 to The 2015 and later data has not yet been certified.
These high pedestrian crash numbers are reflected in the organization Smart Growth America Dangerous by Design 2016 report. Eight of the top 10 most dangerous cities for pedestrians are located in Florida. The Tampa area is number seven and this is a top 10 list we don’t want to be on.

4. Distribution of Pedestrian Crashes
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Distribution of Pedestrian Crashes
2013 Pedestrian Crashes
Total Crashes Injuries Fatalities
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Daytime % 22%
Nighttime % %
The analysis of 2013 pedestrian crashes is typical of the distribution and severity of pedestrian crashes by time of day. It indicates that although more crashes occur in daylight hours, it also indicates that 78% of the fatalities occur between the hours of dusk to dawn.

5. Safety Analysis of Nighttime Intersection Crashes
This map shows corridors with higher than average nighttime pedestrian crashes signalized locations are identified within Hillsborough County that qualify for the intersection retro-fit lighting funds.

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Funding Scenarios
Intersection Retrofit Funding Options Over 5 Years
District
No. of Crashes
% of Total Crashes
$100,000,000 Allocation
No. of Intersections
Avg. B/C Ratio 1
237
7.34%
$7,340,000
187
40.5 2
316
9.79%
$9,790,000
249
38.4 3
206
6.40%
$6,400,000
163
37.9 4
662
20.51%
$20,510,000
522
40.0 5
557
17.26%
$17,260,000
440
41.0 6
762
23.61%
$23,610,000
601
46.8 7
487
15.09%
$15,090,000
384
46.2
Total
3227
100.00%
$100,000,000
2546
41.5
The retrofit lighting project consists of $100 million Highway Safety Funds over a 5 year period. The funding was distributed throughout the state with our district receiving $15 million.
Also shown on this table are the average Benefit Cost (B/C) Ratios. These ratios are extremely high indicating that there is a very good return on the investment. A b/c of 1 is considered break even for the benefit to cost. Federal Safety funds are available once the b/c = 2.
Base cost per fatal crash = $10,100,000
Base cost per severe injury crash = $818,636
Base cost per moderate injury crash = $163,254
Base cost per moderate injury crash = $99,645
Property damage only = $6,500

7. How do we reach our goal?

8. TEAMWORK!
LED
The only way to meet our goal of improving the illumination of 235 locations in Hillsborough County is through partnerships between the FDOT, City of Tampa, Hillsborough County, and Plant City. We are doing it in an environmentally friendly way with LED energy saving lamps which have better color rendering for increased visibility.

9. FDOT Strategy Identify Signalized Intersections
Coordinate with Maintaining Agencies
Coordinate with Power Companies
Create Design Plans
Construct
454 locations are identified in district 7, which covers Hillsborough, Pinellas and Pasco Counties. There are 235 locations in Hillsborough County of which 132 are in the City of Tampa.

10. Successes
Florida and Waters
2011-Jan 2015
Feb 2015-April 2017
Total Crashes
Night Crashes
Night Crash % 99 44
44.4% 70 18
25.7%
Total Bike/Ped Crashes
Night Bike/Ped Crashes 11 7
63.6% 2
0.0%
The intersections of Florida and Waters and Fowler and 15th Street were on our top 20 nighttime pedestrian crash spots in the state. Both locations have had a noticeable drop in nighttime bike and pedestrian crashes.
Jan Washington with the City of Tampa will now discuss the light improvements they have made to their system.
Fowler and 15th
2011-Jan 2015
Feb 2015-April 2017
Total Crashes
Night Crashes
Night Crash % 74 28
37.8% 29
39.2%
Total Bike/Ped Crashes
Night Bike/Ped Crashes 13 9
69.2% 6 2
33.3%

11. Bright Lights Safe Nights
FY2012 – FY2017
Patrolled, Tree Trimmed and Expanded
Expansion Strategy
Local Roads, Public Safety
Collector Roads, Transportation Safety
CRA Areas, Economic Development Support
Thank you, Rochelle.
Like FDOT, the City of Tampa relies on the streetlight system to improve safety.
As part of the Bright Lights Safe Nights initiative the City of Tampa increased patrols to identify system outages, trimmed trees to improve illumination effectiveness and expanded the system for more coverage.
New lights were installed based on three strategies
New lights were installed along local streets for public safety purposes, prioritizing neighborhoods based on the police department’s data.
Collector Roads were upgraded in order to reduce night time crash rates. Tindale-Oliver provided
Community Redevelopment Areas and locations near new development projects were improved to support economic development and prepare new ROW activity.

12. Bright Lights Safe Nights
Results
70% of Registered Communities Served
30% More Lamps Added to the System
More than 700 Projects
Construction is Still Active
As a result, 70% of our registered communities received new streetlight service. 30% more lamps were added to the system
The City has 40,000 streetlight illuminating the public ROW.
More than 700 projects were executed by Tampa Electric on behalf of the City. Construction is still active.

13. Bright Lights Safe Nights
FDOT Collector Road Improvements
Adamo
Hillsborough
Busch
Fowler – Intersection Only
21st
22nd
Additional Improvements
Sligh*
Columbus*
Platt* +
Cleveland* +
7th* +
Bayshore +
Interbay
MacDill
Please notice, FDOT locations received attention. The FDOT roadways – excluding Fowler, were upgraded along the segment, not just the intersection.
A few of the corridors were upgraded with the new LED fixture. We are impressed with the new LED’s performance thus far and look forward to more advancement with the technology.
*Tindale-Oliver Recommendation
+ LED Lamps

14. Upcoming Months HID to LED Lamp Conversions
Illumination Near Development Projects
New Technology Announcements
This year our hopes are to start converting all of the HID equipment to LED. Announcements will be made when/if this program begins.
Upgrades will continue near new development projects.
Of course, FDOT signalized intersections will receive modification.

15. Questions?
Thank you