Lighting Agreements
A lighting agreement is usually required whenever
TxDOT installs continuous or safety lighting in incorporated cities
or under special circumstances when requested by counties.
A continuous lighting system provides relatively
uniform lighting on all main lanes and direct connections and complete
interchange lighting of all interchanges. Continuous lighting requires
the financial cooperation of the city, because the benefits derived extend
beyond enhanced safety for motorists.
Safety lighting is used at urban or rural interchanges,
highway intersections, and points of night time hazards to enhance
safety of the facility. If the safety lighting is within a municipality, TxDOT
must enter into an agreement with the city. The type of agreement
depends on whether TxDOT will maintain the system directly or contract
with the city for maintenance. TxDOT mainly installs lighting on
roadways on the state highway system. TxDOT occasionally installs
lighting on off-system roadways as part of larger projects when
no state funds are being expended.