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Council authorizes bids for Opus Trail lighting upgrade to LED, doubling fixture count
Summary
The council authorized advertisement for bids on the Opus Trail Lighting Improvement Project (Project No. 204604), endorsing LED pedestrian fixtures designed to reduce light pollution while increasing the number of lights from roughly 70 to about 140 to improve trail safety in the Opus area.
City staff presented the Opus Trail Lighting Improvement Project, noting the existing system is about 35 years old and has gaps in coverage. Mr. Manchester said the recommended approach is pedestrian‑scale LED luminaires, downward‑shielded to limit light pollution, mounted on durable aluminum poles; staff estimated increasing fixture frequency from roughly 70 to about 140 based on consultant luminance analysis.
Council members supported the upgrade as a safety and place‑making investment tied to anticipated light rail ridership. “It will contribute to light pollution minimally because of the kind of light it is,” Council member Calvert said, and the council authorized staff to advertise the project for bids and return for contract award.
