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Lighting Plan

Purpose

The primary purpose of roadway and street lighting is to allow accurate and comfortable visibility of hazards at night with sufficient time to allow appropriate action. Good lighting significantly reduces the number of night-time crashes, especially on urban freeways and major streets.

When to use this subject

Your project will need a lighting plan for all projects on which the state participates in cost whether the state or a local agency administers the contract.

For specific process information, see the other guidance page or contact the individual on the contacts page.

How this subject fits into the overall project development process

This content is under development.

Organizations involved

  • MnDOT:
    • Office of Traffic Engineering
    • Project Managers
    • District Design
    • District Traffic
  • FHWA
  • Municipalities and counties