Politics & Government
City Discussing Installing Street Lights On Un-Lighted Streets
A final decision is still far away, but city officials are discussing whether or not to install street lights on the city's 14 un-lighted streets.
Solon officials are conducting research on un-lighted city streets to see if street lights would be worth installing.
The discussion is currently being held in the Public Works Committee. Officials cautioned that they are simply gathering information right now, and that no decision will be made for some time.
In a memo, the city engineering department said there are 14 streets in Solon with street lights. They are:
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Timberlane Country View Lane Forest Lane Dogwood Lane Bridle Trail Lane Burlwood Drive Woodsdale Lane Sherwood Drive Maple Drive Briarhill Drive Briarwood Lane Briardale Lane Greenridge Drive Russell Drive
A key question the public works committee wants answered is whether a lack of light results in an increase in crime or traffic crashes.
The committee will likely discuss safety issues and cost estimates at its meeting next month.
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