Expand free public Wi-Fi near transit and parks
Resident asks to expand the city's free public Wi-Fi to more areas, especially near transit hubs, parks and predominantly Black and brown neighborhoods, to help unhoused and low-income people stay connected.
English title and summary written with AI from the resident's text.
The resident's idea, as submitted
The idea
Expanding city-wide 'Wicked Local' public Wifi to cover more areas (especially near transit hubs and public parks).
Who it helps and why
Unhoused individuals and those who can't afford phone service will benefit most, and this will benefit those most underprivileged. Also can be expanded to predominantly black and brown neighborhoods.
Details
- Cycle
- 2025–26
- Submitted
- July 29, 2025
- Neighborhood
- City-wide
- Portal category
- Community
- How it was submitted
- Community partner workshop
- Partner organization
- Boston Center for Independent Living
- Submission language
- English
Themes grouped with AI from resident idea text.
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