LIFE IN THE FAST LANE-PART 2

LIFE IN THE FAST LANE is a lighthearted, but serious look at Southern California (and the nation's) transportation history. This history is examined from the point of view of the sometimes forgotten and sometimes cursed traffic signal. This history examines the rise of the motoring culture and how it inspired commerce, the arts, and the rise of the interstate highway system.

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[WestlakeSig]

You know, in thinking about it, you are right. I guess with all of us "classic signal fans" out there, you just miss the look of the incandescents. LED technology is a bit better now in that you can get some LED's that mimic the incandescent look without being too hard on the vision! :-)

[Detroit8V92tta]

@WestlakeSig I agree that LED signals are hard on the eyes, but they use far less electricity than the old incandescents. LED's use about two thirds less. I am a traffic signal tech here in Australia. When we LED upgrade an intersection consuming say 10 amps, once we're finished it usually consumes about 3 amps. Or sometimes even less.

[WestlakeSig]

Believe me, those LED's are the worst and are hard on the eyes. There's all the issue about the life of these things too, but everyone wants to call it the wave of the future. Go figga! Thanks for writing in!

[SUPERSPEEDY55]

U did a good job and u should tell L.A Mayor to remove LED and bring back those old classic traffic light. Those LED make me goes blind while i drive.