2025–26 · City-wide
24/7 public bathrooms near MBTA stops
Resident asks for 24/7 public bathrooms near MBTA stops, since not everyone can afford to buy something to use a cafe restroom, and it would encourage transit use.
English title and summary written with AI from the resident's text.
The resident's idea, as submitted
The idea
24/7 public bathroom near MBTA stops
Who it helps and why
Everyone has to use the bathroom, but not everyone can afford to buy a coffee to use a cafe's bathroom. Plus, this will encourage and emphasize MBTA use, which is the most equitable for of transportation.
Details
- Cycle
- 2025–26
- Submitted
- July 23, 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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