Fresno, CA
Municipality in California
United States
Fresno, CA provides free Internet connectivity to commuters with public transit Wi-Fi pilot
The city's Department of Transportation installed Wi-Fi equipment on 18 Fresno Area Express (FAX) buses. A one-month testing period before the pilot shored up defenses against cybersecurity threats. Commuters on equipped buses can expect download speeds up to four megabytes per second during non-peak periods. Transit officials will evaluate user experiences and technical performance before a planned expansion to the entire 125-bus fleet.
Fresno, CA
United States
Fresno, CA assists business owners with ADA compliance plans through Accessible Fresno initiative
Local business owners request free inspections by Certified Access Specialists (CAS) through this program. CAS inspections include design and construction reviews of retail locations to find accessibility issues. Participating businesses develop plans with their CAS to achieve ADA compliance. Accessible Fresno started after the initial reopening from COVID-19 to help small businesses better serve customers while avoiding potential lawsuits.
Fresno, CA
United States
Fresno, CA developed the FresGo app to allow residents to view nearby services online
The FresGo app allows residents to submit, track, and view nearby service requests online. The app boosts citizen engagement and communication with local government, and provides city workers with improved insight to better allocate resources and improve services.
Fresno, CA
United States