Web Form: Hello, I live near the Jackson creek trail and find the new lights to be a complete disappointment. They are extremely bright and it no longer feels as though you are walking through nature, but rather a parking lot. Not only is it aesthetically unappealing but I am also concerned for the local wildlife. Light pollution can have a tremendous impact on the lives of nocturnal animals. I have been hearing spring peepers and owls this year but I’m concerned that these lights will affect these animals negatively. For one, artificial night light hinders an owls ability to hunt. For a city supposedly concerned about the environment, I find this change to be extremely disheartening. While I advocate for getting rid of them all together, the lights should at least be put on a timer so that they go off when the park is closed— around ten or 11. Thanks for your time and I look forward to hearing from you.
Operations looking at a dimmer light and timer.
Hi Grace- Thank you for filing this uReport. We are going to look at dimmer light bulb if that is possible and putting a timer on the these lights. We have received feedback from a few other citizens as well. We had a lot of requests for lighting down this dark path and I believe we can find a compromise for the length of time they are on. Thank you.
| City | Bloomington |
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| State | IN |
| Latitude | 39.127681732178 |
| Longitude | -86.51212310791 |
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