Extend the period to recover the cost of the fiber loop from 2 years or less to 5 or 7 years, and reduce lease costs on the loop accordingly.
Offer to lease use of fiber capacity at lower rates in exchange for offsetting public benefits such as rapid deployment of fiber to homes or to groups of homes, taking over maintenance and operation of the fiber, provision of service to lower income or otherwise unserved areas, providing service to non-profits or public agencies, etc.
Work with service providers and communications organizations to assure that commercial, industrial, and residential users have reliable access to high speed Interconnections.
Consider whether Palo Alto should help directly to provide (or facilitate) a high speed data network available to all in the area. Review costs, benefits, and income potential from such a municipal utility.
Use the availability of the PAIX facility, dozens of ISPs, and the fiber loop to induce Internet-related organizations to locate in the area. Provide enough high speed data capacity to satisfy any potential users. Build on existing assets to make Palo Alto an International hub for Internet commerce and data exchange. Leverage the existing assets to increase the desirability of Palo Alto as the home for advanced communications technology and services.
Get City Government on the Internet, so residents can access public records, agendas, submit permits, and interact with their public servants.
