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on is most likely a short-term or interim solu on.
Op on 3- Reloca on: This is a long-term op on
similar to burial. Reloca ons would remove poles
and overhead lines along Division Street and relo-
cate them elsewhere. Most likely right-of-ways for
reloca on would be along North Street and Front
Street. This op on would go a long way toward
improving the visual appearance of Division Street.
However, moving the poles and overhead lines to
another street doesn’t necessarily solve any issue, it
just moves the problem to a diff erent loca on.
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According to Oncor representa ves, if the City is
interested in burial or reloca on, the next steps
to further study the solu on and prepare cost
es mates would involve the development of a
reloca on/burial plan to outline preferred scenarios.
The City would need to submit a reloca on plan
to the u lity providers in order for a preliminary
cost es mate to be produced. However, during
the planning process it was determined that imme-
diately addressing costly scenarios would not be
encouraged or align with redevelopment strategies.
The u lity assessments were placed on hold un l
the City determines an appropriate me to move
forward. In the interim, consolida on of poles may
be a solu on to consider.
Utility poles affect pedestrian safety and narrow
right-of-ways limit preferred solutions.
Strategies
Long-term goals include pole removal and lines
buried, along with new curbs and sidewalks being
constructed, but implementa on is on a project-
by-project basis. Addi onally, property owners
should an cipate and update their electrical service
within their property lines to meet the long-term
objec ve. In the interim, short-term ac ons include
consolida on of poles and overhead lines and public
art ini a ves which paint or decorate poles.
Division Street Corridor Strategy
City of Arlington
Utility poles and overhead powerlines dominate
Division Street’s appearance