C4: Cycling even during the hours of darkness – nature-friendly lighting systems

Lighting devices are an important factor for cycling facilities to be fit for everyday use, in particular for high-speed cycling links and direct cycle routes. In particular on links outside of built-up areas and on sections with little development, lighting is still a pie in the sky. To be able to illuminate cycling links in rural areas, solutions are needed that take into account nature conservation and species protection requirements – e.g. adaptive lighting that only illuminates sections being used by pedestrians or cyclists. In Germany, initial lessons have been learned and recommendations derived from pilot projects, which will be presented by the speakers.

Format: Master class

Keynote:
Modern and energy-efficient lighting – Project-demonstration LUCIA I, Elisa Hillgen, City of Oulu, Finland (English) (tbc)

Practical example:
“Targeted and responsive lighting in harmony with the environment”, Dr Sibylle Schroer, Leibniz Institute of Freshwater Ecology and Inland Fisheries (tbc)

Practical example:
“Eco-friendly lighting concepts in sensitive areas for a cycle path through the Frankfurt forest reserve”, Manfred Ockel, City of Kelsterbach

Discussion leader:
Edwin Süselbeck, Working group of cycle- and pedestrian-friendly municipalities Lower Saxony/Bremen (tbc)