Poyntz Avenue Lighting Project- survey
Downtown Manhattan, Inc. Gina Scroggs
Several weeks ago the City of Manhattan installed a test lighting
fixture on the corner of 3rd and Poyntz Ave, on the NW corner. The
City has received grant money to replace all the lighting on Poyntz
Ave. Before proceeding with full scale replacement, this "test" was
installed for your review.
Poyntz Avenue energy efficiency project involves pedestrian scale
lighting from Juliette Avenue to 3rd Street. Approximately 180
fixtures will be replaced with Sternberg LED fixtures. The poles and
arm bracket will not be replaced as part of this project. The current
high pressure sodium bulbs of 100 watts will be replaced with a 51
watt LED Arc Array.
There are slight differences with the new fixture, you'll notice a
metal cap on top that serves as a heat sync device for the LED Arc
Array and meets the new dark sky requirements. The overall shape and
size of the fixture is almost identical to the existing fixture.
Please visit the NW corner of 3rd and Poyntz Avenue in the evening
hours to view the light as it puts off a much different "glow." Once
you have done that, please take a moment to answer the few survey
questions from the Public Works department. You may just reply to this
e-mail and I will pass along the results. Results will be collected
until March 12th.
1) During daylight hours, how does the new fixture look against the
old poles (the new fixture will be painted to match)? (Perfect match,
Good/Acceptable, Unacceptable)
2) During evening hours, light quality: Do you notice less glare with
the new fixture?
(Much better, About the same, Unacceptable)
3) Light Quality: Do you notice more true rendition of colors with the
white light?
(Much better, Good/Acceptable, Unacceptable)
4) Light Quality: Doe sthe brightness/output of light appear to be
adequate?
(Good/Acceptable, Too dark, increase the wattage)
The Project schedule is below:
March 12 2010: finish collecting comments from DMI and Historic
Resources Board
April 28 2010 City Clerk accepts bid documents from interested
contractors
May 4, 2010 City Commission awards contract to lowest bidder
OCT/NOV 2010 Estimate completion of the project
Please take the time to view the light. Your input is important!
Yours,
Gina