There must be a reason someone feels it is worth moving all these lampposts. I'm just guessing that the nearer a lamppost is to the road, the more likely it is going to be flattened by a rogue car, or bumped by someone parking.
That the pavement is then more hazardous to pedestrians is not a consideration for them. Or that the road is less well lit.
Which lampposts are the worst offenders?
Like 'Cool hand Luke', maybe someone should take a pipe cutter to offending posts. I've not seen the end the film, but I think it ended up OK for him.