Online survey takes comments on Dark Sky initiative

City officials of Port Townshend (Washington) are seeking input on a Dark Sky initiative regarding the use of LED streetlights and other possible ways to reduce light pollution.

The city received a $177,460 grant from the state Transportation Improvement Board to replace lights in cooperation with the Jefferson County Public Utility District, which owns and operates the city’s street lights.

In addition to location and distance apart of current streetlights, the city also is considering if lights should be dimmed by 50 percent and the appropriate lighting level and spacing for new residential subdivisions, according to the website.