Residential Street Lighting (w/ Piggy Back)

This program is designed to add a completely new lighting system on residential streets with piggy backs. The process consists of removal of the old lighting, and installation of new underground electrical feeds, new aluminum light poles, and upgraded light emitting diode (LED) fixtures with piggy backs. These new lighting systems are compatible with the Chicago Smart Lighting Program (CSLP). Locations must be submitted in two-block segments, or as electrical circuits dictate (to be determined by CDOT). Due to the various types of City infrastructure (e.g. grass parkways, curb attached sidewalks, fire alarm, surveillance cameras, ADA ramps etc.), actual cost estimates will vary accordingly. The typical timeline for a 2- block residential lighting request once the Aldermen authorizes the project is 210-240 days as follows: Engineer design and permit application with OUC review - 90 days Parts and materials (includes ordering process) - 90 to 120 days Construction & Installation - 30 days While the (CSLP) will be installing LED fixtures citywide, the program includes a limited amount of pole replacement and wiring repairs. In conjunction with the CSLP, CDOT highly recommends that Aldermen continue to utilize this menu option in order to upgrade and modernize the lighting infrastructure in their ward.