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V2, Consider what lighting type works for the physical location.] There are several considerations for lighting on a trail. Wired lighting may require little maintenance over time, but it is expensive to install and may not be feasible in riparian corridors or anywhere where environmental disruption is not permitted. Battery -powered lighting may be cheap and easy to repair, but it is unreliable and requires frequent maintenance for battery changes. A solar -powered light combines the reliability of a wired light with the simplicity of installation of a battery - powered light. With no trenching required for cables, it is environmentally friendly and simple to maintain. Solar -powered trail lights are reliable as long as they are sized correctly for the location and are not heavily shaded by trees or structures, which can make solar less viable in certain areas. 1P 3000K I I T 1000K 2000K 3000K 4000K 5000K 6000K 7000K 3 ,Consider what lighting placement and design will work for the trail location and use. Once you've selected the type of lights that will work for the location, consider the design of the lights and how they will be placed for maximum effectiveness. Licensed lighting professionals can help with this. Adequate trail lighting will: • Meet AASHTO recommendations: Lights should meet the American Association of State Highway and Transportation Officials (AASHTO) Guide for developing Bicycle Facilities requirements for lighting shared -use paths. • �4ht only what's needed: Lights should be shielded, pointing only at the ground and not into the sky to help minimize light pollution, which affects people, animals, and the environment. • Pe appro riate: Lights should be scaled effectively for trail use and spaced correctly for adequate coverage. • ge placed where required for safety:) At tunnels and overpasses; trailheads; bridge entrances and exits; public gathering places; along streets; crosswalks; where the path crosses another path or sidewalk; and on si na e, according to AASHTO guidelines. • _ e aesthetically pleasing: While not required, lights with a warm -white glow rather than a blue -white glow are more pleasant to the eye. In the past, achieving this color with LEDs was more of a challenge, but today's technology is making it possible to provide a arm -white LEwithout breaking the bank. 4: Consider who will be installing and maintaining the lights. It is one thing to choose lights for the end users, but it's another to choose lights that will be cost-effective to install and maintain. Installation varies by location and type of light, so running a cost comparison can be an excellent place to start.