stop the Viaduct illumination

There was some discussion, on the RASC Toronto Centre Yahoo!Group, about the planned Bloor-Danforth Viaduct bridge lighting installation, over the Don Valley. I had heard about it on 680 News a couple of days back. Since talked to Tony about it. Wondered if Peter knew and might act.

Chris forwarded the Toronto Star article link. Allard said the project was going ahead unfortunately but suggested, next time, we complete an online petition. Rajesh's response was strange. Not sure what he meant, other than "Huh?" Jason said, it might be "pretty." What?! Then said, the "city is already so light polluted, does it matter?" Holy crap. He totally doesn't get it. The folly of youth. But he'll inherit the burnt out husk of a planet. Eric wondered about the expense and animal issues. Finally Peter entered the fray.

The reduction of light pollution in the City is a game of inches:  every little bit makes a difference.  So I'm not happy to see the Viaduct lit up.  One of the few dark(ish) areas in this neighbourhood is the Riverdale park, on the east side of the Don Valley, just south of the Viaduct.  How much this project impacts that site remains to be seen, but it can only be more or less negative.

Well put.

It's a terrible idea. Expensive. To build. And to power. Money that could be used elsewhere. Distracting, for people driving on the highways. When we need eyes on the road! An eyesore for citizens living in the area. And trying to sleep well. And polluting. More light pollution. Bad for birds and humans.