Free 24/7 public restrooms near transit
The resident asks for more free, accessible, regularly cleaned public restrooms open 24/7 near transit and stocked with sanitary products, citing safety and dignity.
English title and summary written with AI from the resident's text.
The resident's idea, as submitted
The idea
Boston needs more free and accessible public restrooms! They should be accessible 24/7, regularly cleaned, and near public transit. Stocking with sanitary products would also be great.
Who it helps and why
The lack of safe, clean and acccessible public bathrooms in the city is a matter of public safety and dignity. All people, regardless of race, ethnicity, socioeconomic status, housing status and gender should be able to have a private place to use the bathroom.
Details
- Cycle
- 2025–26
- Submitted
- July 15, 2025
- Neighborhood
- City-wide
- Portal category
- Facilities
- How it was submitted
- Individual submission
- Submission language
- English
Themes grouped with AI from resident idea text.
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