It depends on the location. In large cities and urban areas sure it makes sense, but outside there is really little need for street lighting. I'm from a villag

It depends on the location. In large cities and urban areas sure it makes sense, but outside there is really little need for street lighting. I'm from a village (~350 people) that to this day still doesn't have street lights and it's great - if you go out at night you just carry a torch. Any nights when it's clear you get a great view of the Milky Way (although there are some large towns ~15 miles away so it could be better). The roads in the area are all unlit too, so anytime I drive on a main road or motorway with street lights (outside populated areas) it makes me cringe.