Thanks for responding.

I'd look at "be seen" lights if you're not looking to light up your way (due to the streets being well-lit). Something like the Lezyne KTV Drive Pro is $8.45 on Amazon right now if you buy it in red.

I am from the UK but my friend has one of these for his city commute and he loves it. He also uses it as a back-up light for night riding on unlit roads.

Edit: you can read more reviews on the above light on the following pages. These are UK though, but they're reviews nonetheless.

https://www.evanscycles.com/lezyne-ktv-drive-pro-front-light-EV212917#/read-reviews-header

http://www.chainreactioncycles.com/lezyne-ktv-drive-pro-pair/rp-prod122415