The Public Lighting Authority of Detroit

The Public Lighting Authority of Detroit Official Public Lighting Authority of Detroit page. Call 313.324.8290 to report outages and other issues for street lights across Detroit.

The Public Lighting Authority of Detroit (PLA) is an authority created by the State of Michigan that has replaced over 65,000 streetlights in the City of Detroit with brighter, reliable, energy-efficient lights. The authority is overseen by a five-member board that is appointed by the Mayor and the City Council. All five board members are residents of Detroit. PLA’s mission is to actively maintain, improve, and modernize the street lighting system in Detroit.

06/11/2026

Tune in to Channel 7 this upcoming Sunday morning to catch PLA's CEO Beau Taylor on Spotlight on the News with Chuck Stokes!

Beau will be speaking on the importance and history of the Public Lighting Authority, as well as the newest projects PLA has coming up including the Mid-Block Lighting Program and the P.L.A.N.T Program!

06/10/2026

We hit the streets on Bringard to hear directly from residents about the 2 new mid-block lights installed last month!💡

As a pilot block for our Mid-block "Brighten Up the Block" initiative, their feedback is helping shape future lighting improvements across Detroit neighborhoods starting this July

A brighter Detroit starts with community voices.🌟

06/07/2026

⚡️ See something like this? Please report it!

If you notice a streetlighting concern—especially one that may be hazardous—let us know‼️

Report issues by:
📞 313-324-8290
📧 [email protected]
📱 Improve Detroit app

When reporting, please include the location (address or intersection), pole ID if available, and a brief description of the issue.

Your reports help us keep Detroit lit and safe!💡

06/04/2026

Did You Notice? 👀

Those iconic five-globe post top lights along Washington Boulevard aren’t just decorative—they’re a glimpse into Detroit’s history ‼️

They were part of Detroit’s 1900s, ‘City Beautiful Movement’—a movement that created attractive public spaces through architecture, landscaping, and decorative lighting. The hope was to encourage people to take pride in their community through thoughtful urban design.

More than a century later, these historic-style fixtures continue to help define one of Downtown Detroit’s most recognizable corridors. ✨

06/03/2026

Lights On, City Lit ✨🌃

💡Streetlight out? Or any other lighting issue? Report it to PLA Detroit anytime ‼️ See post for details
06/02/2026

💡Streetlight out? Or any other lighting issue? Report it to PLA Detroit anytime ‼️ See post for details

05/31/2026

PLA uses a variety of streetlight poles throughout Detroit, including streetscape poles. These poles feature both a roadway light for drivers and a pedestrian light that helps illuminate the sidewalk.

05/27/2026

💡From outdated to upgraded ✨ The transformation along Joy Rd is going amazing 👏🏾✨Watch out for crews on a bond corridor near you and view overall progress on our interactive bond corridor map: https://arcg.is/1yiG9i0.

This Memorial Day, we remember and honor those who gave their lives in service to our nation. Wishing Detroit residents ...
05/25/2026

This Memorial Day, we remember and honor those who gave their lives in service to our nation. Wishing Detroit residents a safe and meaningful Memorial Day 🇺🇸

05/24/2026

💡Need a streetlight relocated, temporarily removed, or upgraded for a development project?

PLA provides resources and a request form for organizations and individuals seeking street lighting modifications at non-governmental expense. Applicants must follow the required approval and payment process before work can begin‼️

Access all information online at:
https://www.publiclightingauthority.org/residents-businesses/development/

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