Too much illumination on streets

With the intention of good infrastructure, mobility, security, etc governments are striving hard for better facilities. One among them is street lights. But, this lighting has become so much that it has become excessive. In addition, the lighting provided by commercial establishment for bill boards, name boards, street side display boards, etc are adding to the illumination further. This looks like wastage of resources in generation, distribution and usage of power. Instead of providing street lights, local authorities may think of providing high mast lights which provide illumination to a large area and I think, it will save power also. Else, street lights at 100 m apart may be enough. Anyway, in main streets, the shops will be open till 2300-0000 hours and lighting from them will help the street users.

In inner areas, high mast lights appear to be sufficient. This will save valuable resources, power bills and maintenance charges.