"We will convert every street light to modern LED light in the next 10 years, more than doubling our current pace. To keep the system going, we will also replace aging infrastructure below ground."
"Instead of upgrading a street light when we know it's nearing the end of its life, we wait for it to go out. Then we wait for our residents to notice it and then call 311."
"This is just not a number we can ignore. LED lighting will mean safer, brighter streets for pedestrians, cyclists and drivers, and fewer outages."
Toronto will convert all streetlights to energy-efficient LED lighting by 2035, costing $577 million. Mayor Olivia Chow emphasized the need for modernization due to aging infrastructure. The plan aims to improve safety and reduce outages, moving from reactive to proactive maintenance. The city has relied on temporary fixes for years, with over 25,000 service calls for outages in 2025. The upgrade will include smart lighting controls and infrastructure renewal, ensuring brighter streets for all road users.
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