PHOTO: AEP street light technician John Velasquez installs a new LED post-top light at the entrance to the Waterstone neighborhood as part of the second phase of the citywide LED lighting project.
If you are driving at night, you may have noticed that Victoria is looking a lot brighter than it has in the past.
The City of Victoria has completed Phase 2 of its citywide LED lighting project in partnership with AEP Texas. This project upgraded all 4,050 AEP street lights in Victoria, replacing old amber-colored high-pressure sodium (HPS) lights with bright, white LED lights.
Phase 1 of the project began in July 2022 and wrapped up in November 2022. The phase focused on the area south of Airline Road.
Phase 2 of the project focused on the area north of Airline Road.
The benefits of LED lighting include:
- Increased safety for drivers and walkers
- Energy cost savings that bring a return on investment
- Greater community appeal for businesses, visitors, and residents
What’s next
Next, Phase 3 will focus on upgrading approximately 290 Victoria Electric Co-op (VEC) streetlights on the north side of Victoria that are not serviced by AEP. The City is also conducting a photometric study to identify low-lit areas.
Futures phases include:
- Phase 4: Improve lighting by trimming trees and extending pole arms where needed; develop plan for low-lit areas
- Phase 5: Install additional lighting where needed
Stay connected
To report any lights that were missed during the first two phases or that have burned out, contact AEP Texas at 1-877-373-4858.
To learn more about upcoming projects, visit www.victoriatx.gov/budget.