Internet Lamposts

In Scotland smart lampposts that could provide high-speed internet access are set to go on trial. The idea will combine lampposts with solar energy and wi-fi wireless internet access.
"Councils could use smart lampposts to provide street light while selling internet access to local residents" Calum McRae, Compliance Technology

Meanwhile Westminster City Council has struck a deal with BT to provide wireless internet access through lampposts.
Building on the council's Wireless City project (Computing, 5 May), BT will install the WiFi network in lampposts across Soho in London. Low-powered microconnect distributed antennas will also be installed, to improve mobile phone and 3G coverage.

article on BBC website and VUNet

Unfortunately all the focus seems to be on commercial revenue possibilities, not free access.