The discussion seems to have come full circle. If I may summarize: :: Identification of a helpful convenience lighting is on most of the city's other paths, but not this dark segment of SW path. :: Preservation of the night sky, neighbors' dark back yards, solitude, tranquility of this area. :: Sidebar nerd conversations about the best lighting equipment and protocols. :: Brainstormed suggestions for reflective striping, light give-aways, markers, low-lighting options, etc. :: Cost estimates of a typical lighting designs.
Will lighting increase the number of commuters on this path, or are the dedicated commuters (who already know a thing or two about lighting equipment) pretty much the maximum to be expected in a four-season climate? I'm not a wonk on bike statistics and can't say that a $200,000 - $300,000 investment will result in more cyclists. In other words, what is it worth to increase ridership? Is this too much to spend to get 100 more seasonal round-trips? 1,000 more round-trips? I am at a loss to identify a major auto thoroughfare that is not lighted. _______________________________________________ Bikies mailing list [email protected] http://lists.danenet.org/listinfo.cgi/bikies-danenet.org
