Public Restrooms
Coverage of Public Restrooms in the Nexus archive.
- Study finds about half of Atlanta’s public restrooms aren’t actually accessible
A Georgia State University study found that over half of Atlanta’s 262 publicly available restrooms are inaccessible, exacerbating challenges for homeless individuals. The lack of accessible restrooms forces reliance on businesses like gas stations and coffee shops, while the absence of a public restroom system since the 1970s-80s pay toilet era contributes to health risks like infections and kidney damage among the unhoused.
- Virginia budget to give millions to Fort Monroe
Virginia's budget will allocate millions to Fort Monroe for utility upgrades, funding its master plan, and constructing beachside public restrooms. The investment aims to enhance infrastructure and visitor amenities at the historic site.
- Judge rules transgender people won’t face criminal charges for using Idaho public restrooms
A federal judge ruled that transgender individuals in Idaho will not face criminal charges for using public restrooms that align with their gender identity. The decision ensures they can access restrooms corresponding to their gender identity without legal consequences.
- The dirtiest thing in public bathrooms isn’t the toilet seat
Public restrooms pose germ risks beyond toilet seats, with high-touch surfaces like door handles being dirtier. Toilet plumes from unsealed flushes and poor hand hygiene are major hidden threats.