Streetlamp Conversion to LED Technology
The County is converting streetlights to LED technology in order to modernize the overall streetlighting network, reduce costs, minimize energy use and environmental impact, and improve safety and visibility for vehicular and pedestrian traffic on County roadways. As part of the LED Streetlight Conversion Program, streetlights on the following streets in Douglas Park are slated to be converted to LEDs in the next few months:
- S Monroe St (from Columbia Pike to 13th St S)
- S Glebe Rd (from 12th St S to 14th St S)
- S Kenmore Cir
- 12th St S (from S Monroe St to S Glebe Rd)
- 13th St S (from S Monroe St to S Glebe Rd)
- 14th St S from S Quincy St to S Walter Reed Dr)
- 16th St S (from S Taylor St to S Glebe Rd)
- 17th St S (from S Monroe St to S Glebe Rd)
- S Taylor St from 16th St S to the cul de sac)
- S Quincy St (from 14th St S to 18th St S)
- S Pollard St (from 14th St S to 18th St S)
The retrofitting/conversion process takes approximately two weeks for each street. During the conversion installation process, streetlights will remain off, and crews will work to minimize the traffic impact in the area. This process also includes testing of the initial operation of the newly retrofitted lights and the implementation of the remote dimming capability. Each light must be individually programmed for dimming purposes.
A detailed fact sheet regarding the new LED technology and conversion process is available here. This information can also be found on the County’s website at www.arlingtonva.us by searching “Streetlight Conversion”. For specific questions regarding the upcoming installation, please contact Santosh Neupane, Streetlight Engineer, at sneupane@arlingtonva.us.
