Published: April, 2004
The plan involves retrofitting fixtures along the 7th Street, Maritime Street, and New Road with visors to eliminate glare. Training sessions have been held with Port engineers and planners to educate them on the problem of lighting pollution.
As the public becomes more aware of lighting pollution, developers and agencies like the Port have had to better understand the value of mitigating the impacts of glare and implementing efficient lighting designs. These efforts bring a dividend in the form of energy savings and public goodwill.
