Originally posted by: novasatori
Originally posted by: zoiks
Originally posted by: BoomerD
They have several of the LED signs (I think that's what they are) in the SF Bay area...IMO, they're fucking annoying and distracting...and BRIGHT as hell. I suppose once you're used to them, they lose the distraction and annoyance though.
The regular ones don't bother me at all, and I'm sure they're a whole lot cheaper.
Are you referring to the Amber Alert signs on the highway? They're operated using small bulbs and are really not as sophisticated or durable as the LED signs as those bulbs go out frequently. I've been to other countries where they often use the LED signs (across the width of the highway) and it doesn't seem such a problem there in terms of brightness. Canada is one example.
The only probable reason we have the old ass technology signs is that the agency/company that supplies these to our local governments makes a whole ass lot of money off this.
no there are some incredibly huge light signs in the bay area
they're quite startling upon first passing.. one is between sj @ sf..
its like on the side of a building and is animated with short clips, its like someone is shining 500 1m candle power flashlights in my face whenever I pass...
I'd rather have the 2 fr 1 signs imo