Pedestrian Incidents Vehicle Crashes Crime Activity Areas Population DensityĪpproximately one year prior to construction, the DOP will contact the residents within the project boundary to solicit feedback concerning our street light plan. Residential and arterial street lighting projects are prioritized by DOP Administration based on public safety considerations and public activity factors using the following five components: Below is the Division of Power's process for initiating street light projects:ġ) For standard wood poles with overhead wires (photo, right), a Streetlight Project Prioritization Policy and Procedure has been established. We sell electricity to nearly 13,000 customers and use the proceeds to update circuits to ensure they are up to the latest standards, design and manage installation projects, and cover the costs for the maintenance and electricity to the lights. In fact, the Division is responsible for over 50,000 street lights though out the city.
The Division of Power proudly serves the community by supporting the street light system. Today, street lighting offers significant benefits to both residents and visitors of our city.įor historical information about how street lighting began in Columbus in the late 19th century, please visit Our History. The Division of Power (DOP) has been committed to providing and maintaining our city’s streetlights since the late 19th century. To Report Any Street Lighting Issues visit 311 or call 61 (weekdays 7 a.m.
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