The Ghanaian government thinks better street lighting can help tighten security, improve living standards and even boost foreign investment. How does the project work?
Street lights are a fundamental component of any city's infrastructure, providing safety and security benefits to communities and businesses. However, the high cost of installation and maintenance can prove prohibitive for developing countries, leaving road users at risk and districts in darkness.
A 2013 publication on pedestrian safety by the World Health Organisation lists inadequate visibility as one of the key risk factors for pedestrian road traffic injuries (RTI). Pedestrians are more likely to be struck by vehicles during periods of low light such as dawn and dusk, and at night. Results from studies carried out in Australia reported a 59% reduction in pedestrian crashes following improvement in roadway lighting.
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