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Active Travel is about connecting people with their communities . Newport City Council states that more active Travel means safer , healthier neighbourhoods .
Phil Slade , Newport City Council , comments , “ We want to make active travel options the first choice for Newport residents and are developing new active travel routes and schemes across the city . We ’ re also working hard to upgrade our existing routes . Our route in Tredegar park – a 4 KM footpath was previously unlit , which was a barrier to people using it at dusk . Therefore , we wanted to create an environment where our residents feel safe while preserving the night sky and limiting the disruption to the nearby wildlife .”
Working with Centregreat infrastructure service provider , Newport City Council has installed 350 of Thorn Lighting ’ s Urba Bollards to illuminate the 4 KM footpath in Tredegar Park .
The International Dark-Sky Association approved bollard ’ s contemporary charm enchants the area by day and has a gentle impact by night . Its 3000K warm white light and zero upward light reduce the effect of skyglow on the night sky and limit the disturbance of local wildlife .
Helping to encourage Active Travel , the Urba bollards provide just the right amount of light to reassure visitors and create a feeling of safety while cycling or walking along the route .
Phil comments , “ It ’ s a little early for data ; however , feedback from the public has been very positive . We have received comments that the luminaires have made a real difference to when they can use the park and have been warmly welcomed in each location they have been installed .”
For more information on the Urba Bollard , visit the website at www . thornlighting . co . uk .
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