Minnehaha-Hiawatha Community Works
Hennepin County, Minnesota

Category: 46th Street Lighting

What Do You Think of the New Street Lights?

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By robb, February 4, 2011 10:32 pm

Let us know what you think of the new LED and induction street lights on 46th Street in south Minneapolis.  Check out the 12 induction lights between 34th and Hiawatha avenues and 43 LED lights between Hiawatha and 46th avenues.  Compare the light color, glare, visibility, and appeal of the lights.

Click here to fill out a survey of your impressions of the lights.

Click here for more information on the project.

Event Dedicates New Street Lights

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By robb, November 24, 2010 9:55 am

Thank you to everyone who joined us on November 8th to dedicate the energy efficient street lights on 46th Street!  Over 100 community members appreciated the opportunity to celebrate implementation of the first Minnehaha-Hiawatha Community Works Project, enjoy refreshments, and tour the project.

Sam Newberg, Standish-Ericsson resident and Community Advisory Committee (CAC) member, welcomed attendees to the dedication at Minnehaha Cafe.  Hennepin County Commissioner Peter McLaughlin, Minneapolis City Council Member Sandy Colvin Roy, Local Road Research Board Chair Deb Bloom, and Longfellow resident and CAC member Lisa Middag made brief remarks highlighting the project’s background and innovation.  Commissioner McLaughlin and Council Member Colvin Roy then flipped a switch to light the street lights.

In addition to the program, community members took the opportunity to learn about community resources from the Bike-Walk Ambassadors, Hennepin County Community Works, Hennepin County Environmental Services, Longfellow Community Council, Metro Transit, and Standish-Ericsson Neighborhood Association.

See below for great event photos by Hennepin County’s Public Affairs department.  Take a look at the short video by Minnesota 2020.

Please check out the new induction and LED street lights on 46th Street between 34th and 46th avenues and let us know what you think by taking this survey.

Street Lights Switch

Hennepin County Commissioner Peter McLaughlin and Minneapolis City Council Member Sandy Colvin Roy flip the switch to the 46th Street lighting project.

Street Light

The project aims to test and compare the overall costs associated with High Pressure Sodium (HPS) street lights to Light Emitting Diode (LED) lights and induction lights to determine the most cost-effective lighting strategy.

Street Lights Sunset

Hennepin County Commissioner Peter McLaughlin with event emcee Sam Newberg (Standish-Ericsson CAC representative) and Minneapolis City Council Member Sandy Colvin Roy.

Street Light Tour

Event organizers led tours for visitors after the event.

Join Us at the 46th Street Lighting Dedication!

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By robb, October 29, 2010 6:53 am

Join us for the dedication of the new energy efficient street lights along 46th Street!

Date:  Monday, November 8
Time:  4:30 – 6:00 p.m.
Program:  4:30 – 4:50 p.m.
Location:   Minnehaha Cafe, 4554 Minnehaha Ave. South

  • Take a tour of the new street lights along 46th Street
  • Find out more about community resources
  • Learn more about the Minnehaha-Hiawatha Community Works program
  • Join us for cider, coffee, and cookies

46th Street Lighting Survey

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By robb, July 9, 2010 10:09 am

 

The new LED and induction street lights have been lighting up 46th Street since April.  If you get a chance to walk, bike, or drive through the area [between 34th Ave and 46th Ave South] — check out the lights and let us know what you think.

Click here to give us your impressions of the new lights.

46th Street Lights Are “On”

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By robb, April 9, 2010 7:52 am

The LED and Induction street lights on 46th Street have been turned on.  When you get a chance, take a walk, bike ride, or drive through the corridor to check them out.  In a few weeks we will have a survey on this web site to find out what you think about the corridor with the new lights.  Here are some photos of the new lights:

46th Street Lighting West of Hiawatha
46th Street West of Hiawatha

46th Street Lighting East of Hiawatha
46th Street East of Hiawatha

Acorn Lamp with LED
Acorn Lamp with LED Fixture

Pilot Lighting Project Construction Nears Completion

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By robb, February 15, 2010 11:26 am

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.