Port of Oakland Says Let
There Not Be LightOn July 2, 2002,
the Port of Oakland adopted the Port of Oakland
Exterior Lighting Policy. The goal is to prevent lighting
pollution, which can affect the Chabot Observatory, and
conserve energy.
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.