[a1pulley]

> Do people walking on foot carry torches?

It depends. If there's a full moon out, I often walk without a light. It's wonderful. Otherwise, I use a headlamp.

> Doesn't this cause issues?

No. I think the main effect is that people finish their walks, bike rides, and so forth before dark. Obviously that's impossible for much of the year for people who work 9 to 5, but given the demographics of this community—small business owners with flexible schedules and retirees—it works for most. In particular, there is one woman from a nearby street who walks past my office window every afternoon: in the winter she walks by at 3, and in the summers she walks by around 6 with her husband.

> getting lost

I don't think this is a realistic concern for those with smart phones. Moreover, the hilly topography and lack of cycles in the road network (barring one) make it very easy to remain oriented.