Free Public Wireless Internet in Downtown Tigard
The City of Tigard has launched a free public wireless Internet service in downtown
Tigard along Main Street. The service is made possible by a partnership with the Tigard
Chamber of Commerce who is providing the facility and the City is providing the hardware
and the Wi-Fi service. The public will need a wireless ready laptop or PDA and this
service does not require a subscription or logon.
The launch of the free public wireless Internet access helps to complement both the
City's goal of promoting Tigard as a Place to Call Home and the City's current redevelopment
of downtown Tigard to attract business and people. The Wi-Fi service will be available along
the length of Main Street, Burnham Street, portions of Fanno Creek Park, and the Tri-Met
WES station. Free public wireless hotspots are also located at Cook Park and the Tigard
City Hall complex. (See maps below)
The implementation of the wireless access uses low cost devices to repeat the Internet
signal throughout downtown and the devices were installed by City of Tigard Public Works
staff, reducing installation and maintenance costs.
