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I am reporting widespread, longstanding streetlight outages along Mandela Parkway, including the walking trail, and along a significant stretch of 14th Street approaching Mandela Parkway from the Union Street side—not the Peralta Street side. These outages have persisted for many months, possibly more than a year. I do not know the exact start date, but this is an ongoing problem. The affected streets and walking trail are extremely dark after sunset, making it difficult for pedestrians to see hazards, assess their surroundings, and walk safely. Rats and multiple encampments along the trail add to concerns about conditions in this unlit public space. A shooting occurred near 14th Street and Mandela Parkway on November 9, 2026, at approximately 10:30 p.m., adding urgency to existing neighborhood safety concerns. Please inspect the full affected area, identify and repair the lighting failures, and evaluate temporary lighting while permanent repairs are pending. This request concerns an extensive area, not a single streetlight. Please provide a service-request number, the responsible department, and an estimated repair timeline.