Research on Innovative Execution Models for Streetlight Retrofit and Maintenance

High-quality streetlight maintenance is a fundamental public service for a progressive city. Since Taipei began replacing streetlights with LED fixtures in 2012, more than half have now exceeded their lifespan, leading to brightness deterioration and malfunctions that affect lighting quality. Developing an innovative approach to providing better streetlight maintenance services is a critical issue that the city government must address. This project aims to analyze the current challenges in streetlight maintenance and examine domestic and international practices in streetlight replacement and maintenance by exploring innovative approaches, such as the Private Finance Initiative (PFI) and performance-based contracts (PBC). To develop an optimal implementation model suited to Taipei's specific needs, this project will compare the innovative model with existing methods and assess its feasibility in the market. Additionally, this project will develop performance indicators to evaluate the service quality of streetlight replacement and maintenance contractors. It will also design appropriate payment and penalty mechanisms and a structured approach to contract management and risk-sharing between the public and private sectors. The findings of this project will serve as a reference for Taipei’s efforts in upgrading and maintaining urban streetlights, ultimately enhancing road lighting services and ensuring the achievement of high-quality municipal services.