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Empty highway tunnel with luminaires and lighting that adhere to ANSI C136.27-2021.
ANSI | Lighting

ANSI C136.27-2021: Tunnel Lighting And Underpass Luminaires

ByAlexandra Schirn April 30, 2024June 4, 2025

As our road networks become more crowded, the use of tunnels and underpasses is expanding, both to improve traffic flow and to protect local environments…

Roadway lighting on a dark night with bright street lights adhering to ANSI C136.11-2011 (S2021).
ANSI | Lighting

ANSI C136.11-2011 (S2021): Multiple Sockets

ByAlexandra Schirn November 10, 2023June 4, 2025

In 1878, the first electric street light poles were installed in Paris. Since then, they have become a common feature in almost all cities in…

Roadway lighting designed and maintained to ANSI/IES RP-8-21
ANSI | Lighting

ANSI/IES RP-8-22: Design Of Roadway Facility Lighting

ByBrad Kelechava March 31, 2022June 4, 2025

Intended as a basis for the design and installation of roadway lighting and associated systems, ANSI/IES RP-8-22: Lighting Roadway And Parking Facilities is a compilation…

Cars pass by in streaming colors beside roadway lighting marked to ANSI C136.15-2020 luminaire identification.
ANSI | Lighting

ANSI C136.15-2020 Roadway Lighting Luminaire Identification

ByBrad Kelechava November 16, 2020June 4, 2025

There is something vital, almost mystical to driving through long stretches of road in America. Some people just want to get in their cars and…

Road closure 9AM-3PM dynamic message sign (DMS) on side of road at night
ANSI | Automotive

Dynamic Message Signs (DMSs)

ByBrad Kelechava February 22, 2017May 28, 2025

Dynamic Message Signs (DMSs), also known as variable-message signs, are traffic control devices that provide real-time traveler information. These electronic signs can be used for…

ANSI C136 Roadway Lighting Standards
ANSI | Electrical Safety | Lighting

ANSI C136 Roadway Lighting Standards

ByBoris Kuslitskiy August 30, 2012May 16, 2025

The ANSI C136 Roadway Lighting Series of standards addresses the variety of possible solutions available when it comes to roadway and area lighting. Without dictating…

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