Gateway Cities Council of Governments Last Mile Broadband Project

The Gateway Cities Council of Governments Last Mile Broadband Project aims to expand high-speed internet access across twenty-seven cities in southeast Los Angeles County, along with the County of Los Angeles and the Port of Long Beach, targeting historically underserved communities with strong potential for economic growth and digital inclusion. The project includes the installation of nearly 490,000 feet of underground fiber and over 184,000 feet of aerial fiber, with additional upgrades to 11,000 feet of existing fiber and integration of 200,000 feet of partner-owned infrastructure. All underground construction will occur within existing rights of way, and aerial lines will be mounted on pre-established utility poles to minimize environmental and community disruption. Huntington Park is excluded from this specific effort and will pursue a separate application. The initiative is coordinated by the Gateway Cities Council of Governments and overseen by the California Public Utilities Commission, with Andrew Chan serving as the primary point of contact for regulatory and environmental compliance matters. The project is forecasted as part of California’s broader effort to close the digital divide and is expected to improve connectivity for residents and businesses in densely populated, low-income areas. Although the solicitation number and NAICS code are not specified, the project is positioned to leverage public infrastructure and partnerships to deliver scalable, sustainable broadband access across a diverse and geographically concentrated region of southern California.