Darkness over Schorndorf: Citizens defend themselves against Lichtau!

Darkness over Schorndorf: Citizens defend themselves against Lichtau!

in Schorndorf, a city with around 40,000 inhabitants in the Rems-Murr district, it has been stitch darkness since midnight. Road lighting has been switched off since the end of 2022, which leads to considerable displeasure among the residents. A simple light on or out, according to the demands from the population, is not enough to solve the problems. The topic has now become a hot iron that is on the political agenda.

Fabian pulls, a local journalist, describes his experience in the city and documents the impressions after midnight. "Paint It Black", you could sketch what happens after midnight. The once brightly lit streets are transformed into a raven -black surroundings, and not only the nightly rest typical of Schorndorf is taken into account, but also the need for safety of the residents. Petra Wahle, one of the affected citizens, expresses her concerns and explains that she feels uncertain in the dark. "I want to know where I run and who runs behind me," she emphasizes, while the street around her disappear in the dark.

Seal for security: The discussion about street lighting

The outrage over the dark roads is widespread. Social media and political discussions show that not only Petra Wahle has a need for more security. Postmen and shift workers also complain about the lack of light, especially since there was a break in their neighborhood recently.

In the past few weeks, the CDU has increasingly dealt with the topic in the local council. The City Council Ingo Sombrutzki has formulated an application that demands that the switch -off times are adjusted. Instead of midnight, the light could only be switched off at 1:30 a.m. in order to take into account the needs of the citizens. A compromise that shows that you are also aware of the problem in the city administration.

The current Situation also has its positive sides. Many people welcome the opportunity to see the starry sky over Schorndorf without being disturbed by street lamps. Energy savings are also important - an aspect that cannot be ignored in times of climate change. The shutdown of the lantern ensures that less electricity is used and could also ensure that the light pollution is reduced.

technological solutions for street lighting

There are considerations to more modern approaches for street lighting, such as the introduction of "adaptive street lighting". This technology could use sensors to determine if people or vehicles are nearby, and only activate the lighting if it is actually needed. Such a system could offer citizens security and at the same time contribute to energy saving.

In other cities like Ludwigsburg, a smart model is tested that could serve as a model for Schorndorf. More and more residents are calling for an intelligent solution from the urban authorities that take into account both their needs and the environment. So far, Mayor Bernd Hornikel has not given a clear answer to the questions of how the street lighting continues. "There will soon be consultations in the local council," said a message from the town hall.

The discussion about street lighting in Schorndorf is only at the beginning. Against the background of the savings, the security needs of the citizens and the desire for environmentally friendly solutions, it remains to be seen how urban politics reacts to these challenges. Citizens seem ready for changes that both take a look at the security aspect and the environment.