text: Thank you for this letter, Laura. I wonder if the city would be willing to put baffles (shields) on some of these lights, at least in residential areas. Walking (and driving) for me has also become much less pleasant for the reasons you mention and the light spills onto private property. Because of the glare, it is harder for me to see with the new lights.  I think they might also violate the city's own lighting standards. http://www.amazonneighbors.org/lighting.html  All lights, including residential lights, should be shielded to reduce light trespass and pollution. As a woman, I actually feel less safe, like a lighted target.