Too bright or not enough?
Del Paseo Street has several streetlights some say it’s insufficient. Photo: Sofía Medeles.
Sofía Medeles(Ajijic).- Residents disagree on street lighting in the La Crucita area, located two blocks from the Ajijic boardwalk. The area has several functioning street lights, but some concerned citizens say there still isn’t enough light on the street. However, one couple is annoyed by the strength of the existing lights.
Acting delegado Maximiliano Macias Arceo commented that a couple living at the intersection of Nicolas Bravo and Del Paseo, are disturbed by the lights. «There is a big problem with those people who are bothered by the light. They’ve bought a device to turn off the lights at a certain time, though I believe it has not been used. They were told that they cannot do that, since it is a public road. Other neighbors requested the lights to prevent people from staying there drinking alcoholic beverages until late hours or throwing garbage.»
People passing through the area also complain about the lack of lighting. The last administration gave permission to cover a streetlight on Nicolás Bravo Street, a few meters from the area of La Crucita, because it bothered the couple in question. It now offers very little light.
In a tour by Semanario Laguna, there were at least four lamps on Del Paseo street and two in the beach area. Despite this, the area is still very dark. Four passersby were asked what they thought of the lighting, and they agreed that it is insufficient.
For his part, Macías Arceo stated that his intention is to put more lamps in the area, since there is a lot of traffic both on the beach and in the street. After a recent cleanup, more people make use of the space. He also stated that anyone installing a timer would be subject to a sanction.
Translated by Elisabeth Shields
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