High Voltage Streetlight Conversion Program

The High Voltage Streetlight Conversion Program is replacing aging high-voltage streetlight circuits with safer and more reliable low-voltage circuits. The program is also replacing the existing streetlights with more energy-efficient LED streetlights. The program is being implemented in phases. Updates on the progress of the various phases can be found below

Phase 1: Los Prados High Voltage Streetlight Conversion Project (Completed November 2017)

The Phase 1 project, also known as the Los Prados High Voltage Streetlight Conversion Project, includes two high-voltage circuits in the Los Prados Neighborhood. The locations included in the Phase 1 project are shown on the map below. 

Map Phase 1

This project was completed in November 2017.

Phase 2: Baywood High Voltage Streetlight Conversion Project (Active)

The Phase 2 project, also known as the Baywood High Voltage Streetlight Conversion Project includes two high-voltage circuits in the Baywood-Aragon Neighborhood. The locations included in the Phase 2 project are shown on the map below.

Map Phase 2 

November 22, 2022 Update – The remaining construction to complete the Baywood High Voltage Streetlight Conversion Project is expected to resume in the winter of 2022. We are awaiting the delivery of materials for the remaining streetlight conversions. Once the materials are received, we will move on to scheduling. We thank our neighbors for their patience and cooperation during this extended process.

April 8, 2022 Update - The remaining construction to complete the Baywood High Voltage Streetlight Conversion Project is expected to resume in the fall of 2022. We are actively negotiating a change order with the contractor to secure the streetlight fixtures as identified by the community survey and approved by City Council. Once the change order has been confirmed, we will move on to scheduling. We thank our neighbors for their patience and cooperation during this extended process.

Aug. 17, 2021 Update - We are converting streetlights on high voltage circuits to more reliable – and energy efficient – standard voltage circuits.

At our City Council meeting on Aug. 16, 2021, council approved the following four staff recommendations, each a result of the community input process (see the staff presentation in the video link on this page).

1. Use the streetlight identified as Fixture 1 during the demonstration to complete the Baywood High Voltage Streetlight Conversion Project.

2. For the remainder of the high voltage streetlight conversion program use Fixture 1 on streets with the 'local' classification.

3. For the remainder of the high voltage streetlight conversion program use the current City standard post-top fixture on streets with the 'collector' classification.

4. For all other post-top lights citywide continue to use the current City-standard post-top fixture.

Phase 3: High Voltage Streetlight Conversion (Active)

The scope of the Phase 3 project has been modified. Three of the seven circuits that were previously planned to be included in Phase 3 have been moved to Phase 4. The locations comprising the revised Phase 3 project are shown on the map below.

May 19, 2022 Update - The High Voltage Streetlight Conversion Phase 3 project was advertised for construction on May 18, 2022. Construction is expected to begin in August 2022. The Phase 3 project will convert high-voltage circuits at various locations around San Mateo to safer and more reliable low-voltage circuits. The project will also replace the old streetlights with more energy-efficient LED lights.

Phase 4: High Voltage Streetlight Conversion (Active)

The Phase 4 project will finish the process of converting the City’s high-voltage streetlight circuits to safer and more reliable low-voltage circuits. Phase 4 will convert twelve high-voltage circuits consisting of approximately 164 streetlights. The locations included in the Phase 4 project are shown on the map below.

November 22, 2022 Update – The consultant design contract for the High Voltage Streetlight Conversion Phase 4 Project was awarded on July 18, 2022, and design is underway. Completion of design is expected towards the end of summer 2023. Construction is expected to occur between January and May of 2024.

Have questions about the program? Call us at 650-522-7300 or email us at publicworks@cityofsanmateo.org.