Conversion to LED Streetlights
This page updates the community about the conversation of existing conventional lamps to brighter, whiter LED bulbs.
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This page updates the community about the conversation of existing conventional lamps to brighter, whiter LED bulbs.
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The following speakers addressed the Rochester City Council on concerns related to LED streetlights on Tuesday, January 23, 2025. There were quite a few speakers that night. If you prefer, you can advance the video along the following sequence.
The clip below begins with remarks on this topic by Rome Celli, president of UMNA.
At 25 minutes, 24 seconds Mary Ann Cole from the North Winton Village neighborhood spoke.
At 33 minutes, 34 seconds Robert Sandgrund from the Upper Monroe neighborhood spoke.
Immediately following Robert, Laurie Kash from the Upper Monroe neighborhood spoke.
Attendees: Michael Amy (Shepard Street), Rome Celli (Werner Park), Mary Anne Cole (Jersey Street), Elizabeth Goins (Crosman Terrace), Tim Guyot (Alliance Avenue), Adam Herdzik (Crosman Terrace), Laurie Kash (Shepard Street), Robert Sandgrund (Shepard Street), Kerria Weaver (Democrat & Chronicle) and Jeanne Weber (Alliance Avenue).
Advocate for the usage of "amber" colored LED bulbs;
Generate and examine field data from around Rochester to determine LED performance relative to dark skies compliance;
Generate and examine field data to determine the actual level of illumination, intensity and throw;
Advocate for more effective shielding in cases where affected neighbors experience light intrusion;
Advocate for deeper community engagement in ongoing efforts to convert to LED lighting across the city;
Take a look at municipalities in other areas of the United State that have adopted overarching "dark skies" standards. What were their goals? What data was used to decide their standards? What are the demonstrable, objective outcomes since the standards have been implemented?
Based on what we have learned update/revise any potential opportunities for individual residents;
Be mindful of other related potential impacts such as digital billboard signage proposed along Rt. 490 in sight of Upper Monroe and Cobbs Hill Park; and
If potential widespread modifications are available for the neighborhood, gather and share broad-based information about what is possible and then solicit many perspectives and inputs to see if a consensus emerges.