Berlin Halts Further Autobahn Lighting Shutdowns Following Criticism
The Autobahn GmbH pauses plans to turn off more streetlights on Berlin's highways, citing the need for discussions with local and federal authorities.
- Plans to gradually turn off streetlights on Berlin's highways are suspended after public and political pushback.
- The decision affects 597 lights already turned off on the A100, with 4,650 lights in total across Berlin's highways.
- The Autobahn GmbH claims that highway lighting has minimal impact on safety, citing modern car headlights and updated road markings.
- Environmental and financial benefits, including CO2 reduction and cost savings, were key reasons for the initial plan.
- Further actions will be determined after consultations with the Berlin government and the Federal Ministry of Transport.
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