The conduit is in the ground, new lamp posts are up, and most of the new light fixtures have been installed. The induction lights (on the west side of Hiawatha Avenue) have been turned on, and the LED lights on the east side of Hiawatha should be operational in a few weeks. More details about the pilot lights will be posted once they all go live. Check back in a few weeks for an opportunity to give your impressions of the new lights.
On September 15, Hennepin County and the City of Minneapolis held a meeting to update community members on the 46th Street pilot lighting project. The project has been approved by both the County and City, and construction is expected to run from October into next year.
The following Presentation provides additional information on the project.
Hennepin County and the City of Minneapolis have approved funds to install new street lighting on 46th Street between 34th and 46th Avenues. The project aims to improve safety and enhance the pedestrian environment within the neighborhood and along this pedestrian connection to the 46th Street LRT Station. The improved lighting is part of a multi-year pilot program that will compare several types of lighting technologies (LED and Induction) for energy efficiency, cost effectiveness, and light quality.
To learn more about this project, join us at the following public meeting:
Date: Tuesday, September 15, 2009
Time: 6:30 pm to 8:00 pm
Location: Hiawatha School Park – 4305 East 42nd Street
For additional information, click here.
Thanks to eveyone for the thoughtful public comments during the five “Community Conversations.” These comments are now available on the website at this link: May Community Conversations
The Powerpoint Presentation and Display Boards that were used at the July 8, 2009, public meeting on the 46th Street – Street Lighting Proposal are now available on this web page. Please click on the following links for those materials:
Powerpoint Presentation – provides background information on the proposed project.
Proposed Project Area – shows the area covered by the lighting project.
Lighting Types – compares three different lighting technologies that could be used in the corridor.
Fixture Styles – shows the types of light fixtures that could be used in the project.
Hennepin County, the City of Minneapolis, Longfellow Community Council, and Standish-Ericsson Neighborhood Association will be sponsoring a public meeting to discuss a proposed lighting project along 46th Street between 34th Ave and 46th Ave.
Date: Wednesday, July 8, 2009
Time: 6:30 to 8:00 pm
Location: Hiawatha School Park – 4305 E. 42nd Street
Join us to learn more and provide input on this proposed lighting project. Light refreshments will be provided. Click on the following link for a copy of the meeting announcement flyer.
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