Lighting Neville Street

raveydavey · Post by **raveydavey** » Sat 07 Nov, 2009 10:13 pm

tyke bhoy wrote: Loiner, Granary Wharfe is going to be rescued by the new multi million pound south entrance to the station that looks like half an egg suspended above the river and looking like it is glued to the viaduct Given that the new southern entrance to the station is dependent entirely on government money, I expect it will arrive at about the same time as the monorail / tramway / super tramway or indeed, the latest cash draining wish list must have idea, trolley buses.....

stutterdog · Post by **stutterdog** » Sat 07 Nov, 2009 10:15 pm

BIG N wrote: I have driven through Neville St on a regular basis for several years now and have looked forward to the new project for some time. When the lights on the new wall were first switched on I remember thinking Mmmm, this could be quite nice once the rest of it is lit up, only now, a couple of weeks later, do I realise in fact - this is it, this is what you get for your money, what another bloody disgaceful waste of cash by the powers that be in Leeds.I too was expecting lights of different colours that changed pattens etc as you drove by, the ones on the left as you approach city square are actually quite distracting while you drive, as your eye just catches the effect of movement and you are naturally drawn to it - It's fine once you are used to it but to the occasional driver it can be quite a distraction.What a fantastic gateway into Leeds from the South - NOT Could the council ask for our money back as the scheme is not fit for purpose?

patter · Post by **patter** » Sun 08 Nov, 2009 2:46 pm

They'd have done better to cover the walls in a light-coloured semi-reflective coating, like the white gloss tiles used under York Road at Bridge Street. The black grid's just going to absorb any extra light they pump in and the big gap underneath will quickly fill with rubbish.OTOH I like the current lighting in the dark arches, towards Granary Wharf, its quite atmospheric and works well against the brickwork though the wharf would probably be more popular if a few of the car-park arches were replaced with shop units.

Post by **tyke bhoy** » Mon 09 Nov, 2009 2:36 pm

raveydavey wrote: Given that the new southern entrance to the station is dependent entirely on government money, I expect it will arrive at about the same time as the monorail / tramway / super tramway or indeed, the latest cash draining wish list must have idea, trolley buses..... Although Metro are suggesting up to 90% of the funding will be from the DoT, this https://www.wymetro.com/news/projects/p ... trance.htm does suggest it will go ahead even if some or even all that money isn't forthcoming.

raveydavey · Post by **raveydavey** » Mon 09 Nov, 2009 9:01 pm

Loiner1960 wrote: The lighting is worse. The shadows were not there when it was the lighting before. The place is darker and more scary now. There is a pink noise which is worse than the traffic noise. Millions to have a worse effect. Moving bus stops too. Metro did a survey and didn't like the results. We all hated it. Another rubbsh improvement. And how long before it fails and darkness decends once again on the Dark Arches al la Granary Wharfe? I must admit that on tonights journey through I took the time to have a proper look at things and there are quite pronounced shadows at both sides, but they are much worse on the busiest side (same side as the Hilton) with a definate dark area more or less the full way along the street where anyone could lurk.Surely this isn't on given the money that has been spent?

BIG N · Post by **BIG N** » Tue 10 Nov, 2009 3:01 am

Well it looked absolutly fantastic this afternoon (sorry - yesterday afternoon as I post this) when I passed through.The left hand wall as you are city bound was completely dark and the right hand wall had a grand total of seven, yes "SEVEN" strips lit over its entire length.Didn't take long did it ???

Post by **tyke bhoy** » Tue 10 Nov, 2009 10:52 am

The left hand wall approaching the city does not appear to have any lights included in the installation which resemble giant bicycle reflectors

BIG N · Post by **BIG N** » Tue 10 Nov, 2009 10:59 pm

tyke bhoy wrote: The left hand wall approaching the city does not appear to have any lights included in the installation which resemble giant bicycle reflectors It does mate, they are concealed behind the wall and bounce off the reflectors to give a shimmering sort of movement effect - when they are lit that is.

slw · Post by **slw** » Wed 11 Nov, 2009 10:00 am

I have thought of one good thing about the new lighting...On the left hand side as you walking into town, there is a sort of canopy which houses some of the lighting, and this protects you from the pidgeons perched on the bridge pooping on your head

Leeds-lad · Post by **Leeds-lad** » Wed 11 Nov, 2009 6:23 pm

The left hand side heading towards the square was lit for a couple of days at the first switch on.I drive through everyday and they have not been lit for at least 3 weeks.