If you have a serious back condition like me, or you have an issue with your prostate , or some other condition that has you looking for a bathroom every five minutes, a trip to New York City can be daunting. The last time I was in the Big Apple, even McDonald's limited the use of the lone bathroom inside the fast food restaurant. Some places restrict the use of their bathroom to customers and some won't let anyone outside of their employees use their toilet.
"Everyone — seniors, parents with kids, anyone enjoying the day outdoors, needs access to a public bathroom without having to buy anything or beg for a code"- Deputy Mayor for Operations Meera Joshishould be adding public bathrooms to the list of other things that you can quickly discover on their navigation apps. Right now, if you need a bathroom in any city, you could look for the nearest gas station, coffee shop or even a restaurant.