Citation

Am. City Cty. 1999; 114(3): 56.

Copyright

(Copyright © 1999, Penton Media)

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Abstract

For nearly 30 years, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, relied on private maintenance contractors working along with city forces to keep the city's 100,000 streetlights aglow. In 1998, however, the city outsourced the job, improving efficiency and cutting costs by $2 million. Under the contract, every streetlight receives a weekly, nighttime inspection. Those needing lamp or photo control repair are returned to service within 24 hours. In addition to speeding response time, the city has also saved money through the provider's inventory capabilities.