Town plans short‑term Wi‑Fi fix at train station to ease cell coverage problems
Oct 14, 2026
Town administrator Rob told the board staff is developing a short-term plan to add Wi‑Fi at the train station by tapping existing wired service (either Bobo’s building or the parking-loop machine) as a quicker alternative to trenching, aiming to improve mobile connectivity for passengers.
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Town administrator Rob told the board the area around the Chappaqua train station experiences service congestion when trains arrive, which can leave riders unable to connect reliably to cellular networks. “Probably the quickest and easiest solution that we have for the town is to add Wi Fi service to the train station,” he said, explaining the town has identified two potential wired‑service tie-in points — the building that houses Bobo’s or the parking‑loop machine — that could power short‑range Wi‑Fi coverage for the lots.
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