Geneva to switch off cantonal road lighting

Friday, 15 September 2023 08:03

In the coming weeks the Geneva Department of Health and Mobility will be switching off the lighting on cantonal roads at night.

This will be done for one year on a trial basis.

The project will gradually extend throughout Geneva until the end of 2024.

The aim? To improve the sleep - and therefore well-being - of residents, and to preserve nocturnal wildlife.

But some municipalities are not enthusiastic about the idea as they fear for drivers' safety.

The Department of Health and Mobility reassures that “in addition to the shutdowns, an awareness-raising campaign will be carried out amongst road users.”

In 2022 localised switch-offs had already been carried out to save energy.

More from Bitesize News

Heavy snow causes chaos

Heavy snowfall across central parts of the country brought chaos, cancelled trains, blocked roads and children building snowmen on the autoroute.
Geneva car tax issue dominates Grand Council

Although it wasn’t on the agenda for last night’s meeting of the Geneva Grand Council, the issue of the new vehicle tax dominated proceedings.
Franc strongest against euro

It’s good news for cross border shopping and frontaliers – the franc has reached its highest level against the Euro.
SRG/SSR faces massive cuts

Are the days numbered for public service broadcasting?
People now back nuclear power

A new survey suggests public opinion towards nuclear power has changed dramatically.
4m e-vignettes sold

Four million people last year chose to forgo the sticky mess of a vignette on their car and bought an electronic one instead.