mobility; public lighting; modal choice; dark corridors; biodiversity; artificial light at night (ALAN); survey; Wallonia
Abstract :
[en] Artificial light at night has many ecological consequences, including
attracting or repelling certain animals. Dark corridors have been implemented in several regions to preserve or restore an ecological network conducive to nocturnal wildlife, maintain the quality of the night
sky, and protect human health. These dark corridors are land-use plans
that aim to reduce or delete specific light points and create paths of
darkness, allowing for the movement of nocturnal species. As such,
these corridors help preserve biodiversity and reduce energy consumption. However, they can also induce a sense of insecurity and modify
the modal choice of night-time travel. In order to analyse the impact
of public lighting on Walloons, we conducted a survey. This questionnaire has been completed by 685 citizens (allowing us to reach a 3.74%
error margin, with a 95% confidence level). Our study enabled us to
determine the evolution of the feeling of safety in different contexts
and lighting conditions, the changes in modal split, and the acceptance
of lighting reduction policies, respondents being or not aware of light
pollution. Our results should help decision-makers determine appropriate policies in land-use management and, more specifically, public
lighting.
Research center :
HEC Recherche. Supply Chain Management and Business Analytics - ULiège
Disciplines :
Quantitative methods in economics & management
Author, co-author :
Bebronne, Elodie ; Université de Liège - ULiège > HEC Recherche > HEC Recherche: Business Analytics & Supply Chain Management
