[SeaDoo342]

I have a street light near my house and overtime I come home after dark, I notice how bright the light is since they replaced the bulb. I contacted the state about this thinking it was just the light near me, but last night I realized all the new lights are incredibly bright. It's almost blinding..

Anyone else notice this?

[mels]

I'm guessing they switched to LED lights.

[Stylo]

Is it cool white light?

[SeaDoo342]

Originally Posted by Stylo

Is it cool white light?

Not really sure, but def isn't easy on the eyes!

[Stylo]

[kidyankee764]

Yep, I've noticed this change. I agree that while the new lights illuminate a wider area, they're incredibly bright. It's almost like a high beam lamp on someone's vehicle.

From my understanding, the DOT has numerous complaints about them already.

[AntonioR]

Stamford made the switch many years ago.

Believe me, you'll get used to it and, in the long run, prefer it for giving a more natural glow to things. This preference arises when you pass by or visit places that don't have LED street lights.

LED lights iluminate more while consuming less energy (and according to some studies help reduce crime.) These are the real reasons municipalities are adopting this new lighting, especially the extra $aving$.

[ayoskillz]

New haven also made the switch a while ago. I think it looks better than the old orange lights

[clutchrider]

North Haven did the switch, lots of complaints and I'm surprised that with LEDs they could not handle the light dispersion better (e.g. light the road not the yard of said resident)

That being said I do enjoy them A LOT more when driving as they make driving at night easier with less shadows. Also wonder if some kind of dimming capability could be added in the future where they get brighter when a car is approaching or who knows what.

[Stylo]

Originally Posted by clutchrider

North Haven did the switch, lots of complaints and I'm surprised that with LEDs they could not handle the light dispersion better (e.g. light the road not the yard of said resident)

That being said I do enjoy them A LOT more when driving as they make driving at night easier with less shadows. Also wonder if some kind of dimming capability could be added in the future where they get brighter when a car is approaching or who knows what.

For cities where visibility is a safety concern they work great.

I'll admit in a small, lightly traffickee leafy suburban neighborhood like mine I prefer the dim yellow glow, but realize they will be replaced eventually.

Gas lanterns are super charming and atmospheric but those are incredibly ineffective. So I'm sure every generation has similar phases.