quelles sont les rues concernées ?
The objective of this measure? “Reduce the energy consumption of the city of Bordeaux by 25%”, specifies Laurent Guillemin, deputy mayor in charge of energy sobriety. According to the first estimates, this extinction plan supposes a saving of more than 800,000 euros.
A recommended plan
The argument struggles to convince within the opposition, which has arrested Pierre Hurmic during the last municipal council. The Renaissance Bordeaux group (ex-LREM), led by MP Thomas Cazenave, denounces a decision taken without any consultation. “We note a turnaround, we regret that this measure was not debated. We are faced with a fait accompli, ”regrets the municipal councilor of Bordeaux. Indeed, the opposition is worried about the “dangers” and the “feeling of insecurity” that this new device could cause.
“We are responsible, our decisions are dictated by analytical work and the same applies to the extinction of part of the public lighting. Before implementing this plan, we discussed with the police and emergency services to define the mapping and we relied on studies, ”defends Amin Smihi, deputy mayor in charge of security.
Vigilance points
The implementation of the extinction plan requires a few points of vigilance, recognizes the chosen one. First with regard to bicycle traffic. Indeed, the number of “self-produced” accidents involving cyclists tends to increase in unlit areas. The town hall of Bordeaux advises cyclists to equip themselves accordingly for circular. recommendation Even on the side of Ludovic Fouché, president of the Bordeaux association Vélo cité. “To travel in unlit areas, we strongly recommend that cyclists respect their lights. In order to obtain a better vision and to be more visible, the installation of a white headlight in the front and a red headlight in the front is useful. It is also recommended to equip yourself with luminous accessories, such as an armband or a vest. »