01-21-2016, 09:09 PM
(01-16-2016, 10:02 AM)ookpik Wrote: This would also limit light "spillage" into NIMBYs' BYs.
Why "NIMBYs"? Why not "neighbours"? Someone whose home backs on to a trail might be very pleased about the trail's existence, make good use of it, and so on, but be interested in seeing the best possible lighting and, yes, lighting that minimizes the impact on him when he's using his property. I don't think it's fair to call such a person a "NIMBY."
Anyway, directional lighting is preferable for all sorts of reasons. Light pollution shouldn't be discounted. Neither should an attempt at being a good neighbour on the part of the trail.