Streetlights in Maplewood are typically at intersections, the ends of cul-de-sacs, at sharp turns and steep hills and at the entrance to or within publicly-owned facilities.

Street lighting within the public right-of-way is defined as a traffic-safety function as opposed to a security function.

If an established area is particularly dark and has an increase in crime you should contact XCel Energy at 800-960-6235 to discuss the possibility of having a "security light" installed.  Typically if there is an existing electrical source and pole it would be approximately $10 to install and then about $7 / month for electrical costs. 

Xcel Energy maintains most streetlights in Maplewood. Information about the malfunctioning light can be provided to Xcel through their website or by contacting the Public Works Department at (651) 249-2400.

Burned out street lights are normally repaired by Xcel within 24 hours of notification.

Recently decorative street lighting was installed on Kennard Street and Legacy Parkway in the Legacy Village area near Maplewood Mall. The city has entered into a contract with the City of Saint Paul to maintain these new decorative streetlights.

Decorative streetlighting will be installed within other parts of the community as new development/redevelopment occurs.

Electricity and maintenance costs for street lighting and traffic signals within the city are being paid for through a new electric franchise fee recently established by the City Council.

These franchise fees were included on resident utility bills starting in 2005. The electric franchise fee is $0.50 per month on a single-family home.