Fotios, S. (2016) The road less travelled. Lighting Journal, 81 (5). pp. 20-23. ISSN 0950-4559
Abstract
The first part of this analysis reveals a tendency to associate the perceived quality of road lighting with perceived safety – people think they will feel safer in an area that they consider to be well-lit rather than badly-lit or unlit. But, for a person who already feels safe, improved lighting has little benefit. The final part demonstrates, however, that making changes to lighting can lead to a reduced feeling of safety. In other words, if a change is made this does not guarantee a positive outcome for perceived safety. This can leave local authorities in a quandary. A lighting change might be implemented, with the expectation that people will feel safer with better lighting, but a change in lighting, regardless of the type of change, is likely to cause dissatisfaction to some.
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Item Type: | Article |
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Copyright, Publisher and Additional Information: | © ILP 2016. This is an author produced version of a paper subsequently published in Lighting Journal. Uploaded with permission from the copyright holder. |
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Institution: | The University of Sheffield |
Academic Units: | The University of Sheffield > Faculty of Social Sciences (Sheffield) > School of Architecture (Sheffield) |
Depositing User: | Symplectic Sheffield |
Date Deposited: | 02 Jun 2016 14:07 |
Last Modified: | 04 Jun 2016 20:42 |
Published Version: | https://issuu.com/matrixprint/docs/lighting_journa... |
Status: | Published |
Publisher: | Institute of Lighting Engineers |
Open Archives Initiative ID (OAI ID): | oai:eprints.whiterose.ac.uk:100160 |