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2. Purpose of the surveys

The purpose of the survey on floodlighting pedestrian crossings was to:

  • review the systems used by road controlling authorities to install and maintain floodlighting

  • determine what standards and guidelines are being used

  • measure the performance of floodlighting at pedestrian crossings against the NZ standard NZS 6701:1983 and the draft joint standard AS/NZS 1158 Part 2 Pedestrian area (Category P) lighting

  • seek opinions from road controlling authorities on:

    1. the adequacy of the current NZ standard NZS6701:1983 in relation to the Australian Standard AS 1158.4-1987

    2. policies using Belisha beacons or fluoro discs at pedestrian crossings.