Recommendation SI.24
Recommendation Status: Expand
Explore policies for public rights-of-way usage for the installing of fiber optic cables.
This recommendation helps achieve the following
Sustainable Infrastructure
Key Issues Addressed
Related Planning Topic Areas
Applicable Geographic Scales
Countywide
Municipalities
Sub-geographies
Equity Considerations
Informs telecom usage and designation of broadband coverage inclusive of marginalized community needs.
Sustainability Considerations
Avoids usages at the cost of social and environmental well-being.
Implementation
Lead Partner(s)
Telecommunication Companies
American Water
Ameren
Spire
Municipalities
Supporting Partner(s)
Cost
N/A
Project, Partnership, or Policy
Project
Partnership
Policy
Medium
($1-10mil)
Low
(Less than $1 mil)
High
($10+ mil)
Timeline
Medium-term
(5-10 Years)
Ongoing
Near-term
(Within 5 Years)
Long-term
(10+ Years)
Potential Funding Sources
Private sector investments like Internet service providers, Broadband Infrastructure Program. Policy may be revenue generating depending on ROW usage agreements or fees.
Tracking Implementation
Tracking Success
Increase in broadband connectivity.
Equitable coverage in disadvantaged communities.
If overperforming, what should we do?
Engage telecom companies to streamline permitting process and assess regulatory changes.
If underperforming, what should we do?
Coordinate with municipalities to implement similar policies to build on county's success.