Too many street lights, at night it should be dark

[IC_deLight]

Originally Posted by DirtBikeRider

They told us about the Night Sky Society in our elementary school field trip to the planetarium and I still remember.

International Dark-Sky Association | IDA | Light Pollution https://www.darksky.org/ IDA is a non-profit 503(c) organization that works to help stop light pollution and protect the night skies for present and future generations.

Who knows how many deaths result from absurd policies promoted by IDSA?
Nearby cities pride themselves on claiming they are adherents. Hoping wrongful death suits will the policies of not providing proper illumination for entry and exit off of highways running through town.

Countless people have been killed trying to turn left off highway because the path they are trying to turn onto isn't lit (promoted as following IDSA) and they can't see where it is. They find out too late the path isn't where they thought it was and get T-boned by oncoming traffic resulting in fatalities and property damage. The IDSA didn't "preserve" anything. Join the stop being stupid society instead.

[bus man]

Originally Posted by IC_deLight

Who knows how many deaths result from absurd policies promoted by IDSA?
Nearby cities pride themselves on claiming they are adherents. Hoping wrongful death suits will the policies of not providing proper illumination for entry and exit off of highways running through town.

Countless people have been killed trying to turn left off highway because the path they are trying to turn onto isn't lit (promoted as following IDSA) and they can't see where it is. They find out too late the path isn't where they thought it was and get T-boned by oncoming traffic resulting in fatalities and property damage. The IDSA didn't "preserve" anything. Join the stop being stupid society instead.

Could you post a Google Street View of the intersection you're referring to? I'm curious as to whether something else could be done (improved signage, perhaps?) to improve safety.

[IC_deLight]

Originally Posted by bus man

Could you post a Google Street View of the intersection you're referring to? I'm curious as to whether something else could be done (improved signage, perhaps?) to improve safety.

You would have to see it at night.
https://www.google.com/maps/@30.1916...7i13312!8i6656

The road entrances to these shopping centers on the left and the right are not visible at night particularly with the headlights of oncoming vehicles.

[SunGrins]

Some of us older drivers need more light than younger ones but not on every possible street. Major streets, sure, but not everywhere. And they can be designed and installed to limit light pollution. Check to see if your city has a light lumens ordinance and if it is enforced. My state has a Night Sky Protection Act that cities have to comply with. I think other states have similar laws.

[MidValleyDad]

Originally Posted by IC_deLight

You would have to see it at night.
https://www.google.com/maps/@30.1916...7i13312!8i6656

The road entrances to these shopping centers on the left and the right are not visible at night particularly with the headlights of oncoming vehicles.

I can see how that would be a problem at night. Just putting posts wit reflective markers to indicate where the entrances are would help a lot.