ELI5: Explain Like I'm 5

Street lighting in the District of Columbia

Street lighting in the District of Columbia is a way to keep our streets safe and easy to see at night. Imagine you are walking home from the park and it's very late, but all the street lights are on. You can see where you're going, right?

Well, the government of D.C. wants to make sure that everyone can see where they're going at all times of the day, especially when it's dark outside. That's why they put up street lights along the roads and sidewalks.

Street lights are like big poles with light bulbs on top. They use electricity to make the light bulbs turn on and give off light. The lights are usually yellow or white and are bright enough to light up a whole street!

Street lights are important because they help people see where they're going, even when it's dark outside. They also help cars see where they're driving, so they don't hit anyone or anything.

So, that's why we have street lights in the District of Columbia. They keep us safe and help us see where we're going, even after the sun goes down!