The City of Los Angeles has launched Crenshaw Connected, a public-private partnership providing free Wi-Fi service along 1.5 miles of Crenshaw Boulevard, from Leimert Park Plaza to the Hyde Park Metro Station. The initiative aims to close digital access gaps for residents and businesses in South Los Angeles.
The project was developed by the city in partnership with Cisco, the Bureau of Street Lighting, the California Community Foundation, Destination Crenshaw, and Digital Equity LA. City crews installed new underground fiber-optic cable along the corridor, connecting outdoor access points mounted on existing streetlights. Cisco provided network equipment and wireless backhaul technology to support reliable broadband service.
Officials described Crenshaw Connected as the city’s first free Wi-Fi corridor and part of a broader effort to expand digital equity. The network will serve residents, visitors, and local businesses, improving access to education, health resources, and employment opportunities.