A new Google Maps layer shows public restrooms in NYC
by Mia Sato from The Verge - All Posts on (#6N9GC)
Image: Google There's no elegant way to say this: going to the bathroom in New York is a nightmare. Public restrooms in the city are hard to find and are often either out of order or require you to buy something at a store or cafe to be able to use. The problem is so bad that individuals have created their own resources for finding public restrooms.
A new Google Maps layer introduced by the city attempts to tackle this issue. As part of a new program called Ur in Luck," the city has introduced a Maps view dotted with 1,000 public restrooms across the five boroughs. Users can view the map on their phones and locate the closest restroom that's accessible to the public.
Everyone - seniors, parents with kids, anyone enjoying the day outdoors, needs...