Triton Posted February 1, 2017 Share Posted February 1, 2017 3 hours ago, iah77 said: One of the strips on one of the bridges already is out/not working, believe woodhead but otherwise looks "ok". It's good while it lasted a few hours. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jimenez Posted February 2, 2017 Share Posted February 2, 2017 All bridges are working properly. Lighting ceremony Thursday at 8pm at Dunlavy Bridge. 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Triton Posted February 3, 2017 Share Posted February 3, 2017 Houston lit by Marc longoria, on Flickr Houston lit by Marc longoria, on Flickr 5 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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j_cuevas713 Posted February 3, 2017 Share Posted February 3, 2017 This looks cool! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rechlin Posted February 5, 2017 Share Posted February 5, 2017 My neighbor took a bunch of photos to show the color changes the night before last. I keep telling him to make an account, but until then, here they are! 5 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
j_cuevas713 Posted February 6, 2017 Share Posted February 6, 2017 Let's all make a vow that if any one of us see's a light go out, we report it asap! I'd hate for these bridges to be neglected again. The lights are so awesome! 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
scarface Posted March 20, 2017 Share Posted March 20, 2017 Who do you report it to? Because it looks as if they've already started slacking no more than 1 month into the relighting. I;ve notice that one of the arches (the 1st one you pass under traveling southwest on 59) is completely out, and the 2nd one already has a bulb out. I thought they were going to do it different this time around. Didn't they spend 4 million on installation of these lights which were supposed to be LED? Would they do all of this if it were just going to go neglected again? Was this just a temporary effort? Extremely disappointed. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HoustonMidtown Posted March 20, 2017 Share Posted March 20, 2017 4 hours ago, scarface said: Who do you report it to? Because it looks as if they've already started slacking no more than 1 month into the relighting. I;ve notice that one of the arches (the 1st one you pass under traveling southwest on 59) is completely out, and the 2nd one already has a bulb out. I thought they were going to do it different this time around. Didn't they spend 4 million on installation of these lights which were supposed to be LED? Would they do all of this if it were just going to go neglected again? Was this just a temporary effort? Extremely disappointed. They are still working on them.... http://swamplot.com/piecemeal-59-bridge-blackouts-just-part-of-the-post-super-bowl-plan/2017-03-17/ 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
j_cuevas713 Posted March 20, 2017 Share Posted March 20, 2017 6 hours ago, HoustonMidtown said: They are still working on them.... http://swamplot.com/piecemeal-59-bridge-blackouts-just-part-of-the-post-super-bowl-plan/2017-03-17/ Yeah if we complain we will eventually get answers. Nice job HoustonMidtown! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HoustonMidtown Posted May 24, 2017 Share Posted May 24, 2017 Project is complete http://montrosedistrict.org/2017/05/montrose-management-district-finalizes-installation-of-led-lights-on-us-59-bridges/ Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
trymahjong Posted June 3, 2017 Author Share Posted June 3, 2017 Complete.........but not finished....... Dear Community Stakeholder – We wanted to share with you updates regarding the bridges over Hwy 59/69. You may have noticed additional testing and perhaps some outages of the bridge lighting. As is the case with any innovative project, some issues were encountered during installation that have caused some sections to malfunction. The project is still under the direct control of TxDOT and their contractor, Third Coast. The contractor is working as quickly as possible to get all sections functioning. The Montrose District special projects team is also working with the contractor to address the issues. We expect that we may encounter a few more intermittent outages, as we planned and budgeted for with TxDOT. Currently, the contractor is working through the punch list period towards the certificate of final completion. The expectation is for this process to conclude by the end of the third or fourth quarter this year. As always, we would appreciate it very much if you would share this information with your colleagues, friends and neighbors so that we can reach as wide an audience as possible. To learn more about the District and our work please visit www.MontroseDistrict.org. Thanks! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
longcat Posted November 28, 2018 Share Posted November 28, 2018 I haven't kept actual count, but I'm pretty sure that every time I've gone under the bridges for the past year, there has been at least 1 (and usually more) flaws in the lighting (led light sections out or wrong color or off the program...etc) Did they make the system too complex? I think I would have preferred a simpler lighting system that worked and didn't distract from the experience with it's "problems" Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
j_cuevas713 Posted November 28, 2018 Share Posted November 28, 2018 (edited) 10 minutes ago, longcat said: I haven't kept actual count, but I'm pretty sure that every time I've gone under the bridges for the past year, there has been at least 1 (and usually more) flaws in the lighting (led light sections out or wrong color or off the program...etc) Did they make the system too complex? I think I would have preferred a simpler lighting system that worked and didn't distract from the experience with it's "problems" I believe there is one that is still messed up. Who do we contact to get this fixed since the Montrose Management District doesn't exist anymore? Edited November 28, 2018 by j_cuevas713 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Triton Posted November 28, 2018 Share Posted November 28, 2018 Just now, j_cuevas713 said: I believe there is one that is still messed up. Who do we contact to get this fixed since the Montrose Management District doesn't exist anymore? The city is paying the electric bill, right? My main concern is that they are just paying to keep the lights on. Who actually does the maintenance though? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
j_cuevas713 Posted November 28, 2018 Share Posted November 28, 2018 (edited) 2 minutes ago, Triton said: The city is paying the electric bill, right? My main concern is that they are just paying to keep the lights on. Who actually does the maintenance though? Good question. If this city expects to get the notoriety and publicity it wants, it can't afford to not keep these lights on. It's little things like this that draw tourism and enhance the city. Idk if anyone watched Monday Night Football with the Texans/Titans but they had a promo with Google Pixel showcasing the camera and they took a few shots of the bridges. That type of stuff is what the city can't afford to lose if it wants to continue to change the perception of outsiders. Seems minor and insignificant but it isn't. Edited November 28, 2018 by j_cuevas713 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Houston19514 Posted November 28, 2018 Share Posted November 28, 2018 I don't know why it is, but it seems like it is a very rare colored LED lighting installation that does not have problems. Is this technology not really ready for prime time? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
august948 Posted November 29, 2018 Share Posted November 29, 2018 LED bulbs are more complicated than incandescent bulbs and when there's more complication, there's more room for issues. I'm still waiting for the promised 22 year led light bulb. All mine seem to die within 2 or 3 years or they fade out so much that I have to replace them. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BeerNut Posted November 29, 2018 Share Posted November 29, 2018 They run them 24/7 which probably isn't best for longevity or maybe they used poor quality LEDs. Color LEDs are more susceptible to power fluctuations and should be ran within spec unless you want problems. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
longcat Posted June 16, 2022 Share Posted June 16, 2022 It's gotten to the point that I wish they would just turn the lights off. They are so messed up whenever I drive through there - it makes the city look bad by in effect highlighting for all to see how dysfunctional the city's maintenance of infrastructure is 6 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ATH Posted June 16, 2022 Share Posted June 16, 2022 Sometimes the lights seem to be working, but mostly not. It's too bad because when they were well synched, the bridge lights were very attractive. 4 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
j_cuevas713 Posted June 16, 2022 Share Posted June 16, 2022 (edited) I contacted the company running the lights and they said a plan would be set up Nov 2021 to get the lights repaired. I even emailed the city because Top Chef was being filmed and that had to look terrible to those from out of town. Anyways, since then nothing has been done. I don't understand how this city expects to get any national attention if it can't even handle some bridge lights. Edited June 16, 2022 by j_cuevas713 3 1 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
editor Posted June 16, 2022 Share Posted June 16, 2022 20 hours ago, j_cuevas713 said: I contacted the company running the lights and they said a plan would be set up Nov 2021 to get the lights repaired. I even emailed the city because Top Chef was being filmed and that had to look terrible to those from out of town. Anyways, since then nothing has been done. I don't understand how this city expects to get any national attention if it can't even handle some bridge lights. Good for you for actually contacting them. Maybe post the contact information here, in case anyone else wants to do the same. (Sorry if this already exists upthread. I didn't see it.) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Houston19514 Posted June 16, 2022 Share Posted June 16, 2022 In reality, I don't think there is a company "running the lights." I recently contacted the company that installed the lights. They told me that the Montrose Management District was responsible for running and maintaining the lights (and paid for their installation). Sadly, the Montrose Management District no longer exists. So no one is "running the lights." The City needs to get this figured out and, as suggested above, either turn them off or get them fixed. As is, they are embarrassing. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kennyc05 Posted June 16, 2022 Share Posted June 16, 2022 (edited) 19 minutes ago, Houston19514 said: In reality, I don't think there is a company "running the lights." I recently contacted the company that installed the lights. They told me that the Montrose Management District was responsible for running and maintaining the lights (and paid for their installation). Sadly, the Montrose Management District no longer exists. So no one is "running the lights." The City needs to get this figured out and, as suggested above, either turn them off or get them fixed. As is, they are embarrassing. I'll say it again those lights have never fully worked even after they were installed. It makes you wonder if the company who installed the lights did shotty work. Edited June 16, 2022 by kennyc05 5 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
j_cuevas713 Posted June 16, 2022 Share Posted June 16, 2022 (edited) 27 minutes ago, Houston19514 said: In reality, I don't think there is a company "running the lights." I recently contacted the company that installed the lights. They told me that the Montrose Management District was responsible for running and maintaining the lights (and paid for their installation). Sadly, the Montrose Management District no longer exists. So no one is "running the lights." The City needs to get this figured out and, as suggested above, either turn them off or get them fixed. As is, they are embarrassing. This is from Aug 2021 Hi Jacob, Thanks for looking out for the bridge lighting. The lights are really in bad shape right now. We are currently coordinating with the City and TXDOT to get them back to 100%. Hopefully that will happen in the coming months. Lance Gandy IALD, LC, IES, Assoc. AIA G2LD gandy² lighting design 6101 north main street houston, tx 77009 office 713.489.5111 cell 281.796.1253 www.G2LD.com 8 minutes ago, kennyc05 said: I'll say it again those lights have never fully worked even after they were installed. It makes you wonder if the company who installed the lights did shotty work. I've thought the same thing or they just don't do good work period. With Houston getting World Cup games, I'll bet ANYTHING these lights will be working by then. Edited June 16, 2022 by j_cuevas713 3 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Houston19514 Posted June 17, 2022 Share Posted June 17, 2022 11 hours ago, j_cuevas713 said: This is from Aug 2021 Hi Jacob, Thanks for looking out for the bridge lighting. The lights are really in bad shape right now. We are currently coordinating with the City and TXDOT to get them back to 100%. Hopefully that will happen in the coming months. Lance Gandy IALD, LC, IES, Assoc. AIA G2LD gandy² lighting design 6101 north main street houston, tx 77009 office 713.489.5111 cell 281.796.1253 April 29, 2022 The management district that maintained the lights was shut down a few years ago, so there is no one currently maintaining the lights. In other words when one goes out, there is no one to replace or repair it. Lance Gandy IALD, LC, IES, Assoc. AIA G2LD gandy² lighting design 6101 n. main street houston, texas 77009 office 713.489.5111 cell 281.796.1253 www.G2LD.com 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
j_cuevas713 Posted June 17, 2022 Share Posted June 17, 2022 5 hours ago, Houston19514 said: April 29, 2022 The management district that maintained the lights was shut down a few years ago, so there is no one currently maintaining the lights. In other words when one goes out, there is no one to replace or repair it. Lance Gandy IALD, LC, IES, Assoc. AIA G2LD gandy² lighting design 6101 n. main street houston, texas 77009 office 713.489.5111 cell 281.796.1253 www.G2LD.com Wow so what can be done at this point? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
trymahjong Posted June 17, 2022 Author Share Posted June 17, 2022 Wait……….didn’t MMR “revive “ itself? Otherwise I’m confused who has been attending Neartown zooms. ……..or maybe the new MMD wasn’t given the lights to look af? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kennyc05 Posted June 17, 2022 Share Posted June 17, 2022 6 hours ago, Houston19514 said: April 29, 2022 The management district that maintained the lights was shut down a few years ago, so there is no one currently maintaining the lights. In other words when one goes out, there is no one to replace or repair it. Lance Gandy IALD, LC, IES, Assoc. AIA G2LD gandy² lighting design 6101 n. main street houston, texas 77009 office 713.489.5111 cell 281.796.1253 www.G2LD.com What was it to maintain initially they were new and they didn't work!!!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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