Greenway Solar Light Pilot Survey

Raleigh’s Greenway team has gotten numerous requests for better lighting on the greenways. In response to those requests, we are conducting a pilot to learn more about how dimmable solar lighting affects the greenway experience for residents. For this pilot project, lighting is programmed to operate at 100% luminosity for one hour after sunset and one hour before sunrise. With an interest in limiting negative environmental impacts, lighting will be powered down to 20% during all other night-time hours. Based on the outcomes of the pilot, the City may evaluate adding similar lighting in strategic locations - but lighting of the entire Capital Area Greenway System is not being considered.

Have you noticed the new solar light pole and bollards along the Crabtree Creek greenway trail that were installed in May 2026?

One pole mounted light has been installed just east of Capital Boulevard and five bollard lights were installed on the boardwalk between Capital Boulevard and N. Raleigh Boulevard.

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Bollard solar light during the daytime.

Are the solar lights on when you pass in the morning or evenings?

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During the summer, does the heat cause you to use the greenway at different times of day than the rest of the year?

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During the summer, what time of day do you generally use the greenway?

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Does the solar lighting make it easier for you to use the greenway during low-light conditions (dawn and dusk)?

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Has the solar lighting made you feel more secure on the greenway during early morning or evening hours?

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How would you describe the placement of the solar light bollards on the greenway?

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The lights are on at 100% brightness for one hour after sunset and one hour before dawn, then are dimmed throughout the rest of the night. Do you feel that:

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Would you like to see solar lighting added to other sections of the Capital Area Greenway System?

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If so, where?

Do you mainly use the greenway to:

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What is your gender? (Optional)

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