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Paying for public bathrooms
- Do you have specific Neighborhood(s) in mind?
- All of NYC
- Which group(s) does your idea focus on? Select as many as apply.
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YouthOlder AdultsPeople with DisabilitiesImmigrants/ MigrantsParentsUnhoused People
- Describe the challenge you want to address:
- There are not enough public bathrooms, and I highly doubt the city will be building more. I know people with IBS who struggle to navigate the city, having to pre-plan where bathrooms will be or choosing to fast rather than have to deal with the problem. This is just one example of New Yorkers who need more bathrooms.
- What is the solution to the challenge?
- Leverage bathrooms that already exist. In Europe, it is very common to have clearly marked bathrooms available for a small fee (approximately a dollar) all over the place. The fee goes towards paying for a bathroom attendant and keeping the bathroom clean. I understand this is not the ideal solution as using a toilet should be a public amenity and having to pay disadvantages low income and unhoused people, but this would be a step in the right direction at least. The city should help businesses make their bathrooms available to the public for a small fee, and this might be helpful for businesses in increasing their foot traffic and sales.
- Please provide your Zip Code
- 10021
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