Everett City Council approved a $250,000 project to install 500 LED streetlights on Main Street and 2nd Avenue during a meeting on August 15, 2026. The project, which will begin construction in October 2026, is expected to reduce energy costs by 40% and improve nighttime visibility for pedestrians and drivers. The council cited a 2025 safety study showing a 22% increase in nighttime accidents on these routes. Construction is scheduled to be completed by March 2027, with the city aiming to minimize disruptions to businesses and residents during installation.
Everett City Council Approves New Street Lighting Project
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- ⚠Everett City Council approved a $250,000 projectNo usable supporting receipt — unverified.
- ⚠The project is to install 500 LED streetlightsNo usable supporting receipt — unverified.
- ⚠The project will be installed on Main Street and 2nd AvenueNo usable supporting receipt — unverified.
- ⚠The project approval meeting was on August 15, 2026No usable supporting receipt — unverified.
- ⚠The project will begin construction in October 2026No usable supporting receipt — unverified.
- ⚠The project is expected to reduce energy costs by 40%No usable supporting receipt — unverified.
- ⚠The project is expected to improve nighttime visibility for pedestrians and driversNo usable supporting receipt — unverified.
- ⚠The council cited a 2025 safety studyNo usable supporting receipt — unverified.
- ⚠The 2025 safety study showed a 22% increase in nighttime accidents on these routesNo usable supporting receipt — unverified.
- ⚠Construction is scheduled to be completed by March 2027No usable supporting receipt — unverified.
- ⚠The city aims to minimize disruptions to businesses and residents during installationNo usable supporting receipt — unverified.
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