Expanded Access to Wi-Fi Is a Keystone in San Leandro, Calif.’s Smart City Plan

In the coming years, the public library in San Leandro, Calif., could have more than just books and movies to lend out: Patrons may also be able to check out a mobile Wi-Fi hot spot device.

The city council unanimously approved its Fiber Optics Master Plan earlier this month.

In the coming years, the public library in San Leandro, Calif., could have more than just books and movies to lend out: Patrons may also be able to check out a mobile Wi-Fi hot spot device.

The move is part of the community’s plan to become a smarter city and includes moves like upgrading traffic signals to the latest intelligent signals to better manage traffic, as well as a bevy of sensors and cameras to round out improved public safety goals.

"All of those projects have moving pieces, some of them are farther along than others. Some of them are just beginning. Some of them, we’re still planning. And some of them are, off and running," said Tony Batalla, information technology manager for San Leandro.

by Skip Descant

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