NEW YORK: Bathroom “emergencies” are not just for kids: everyone knows that feeling of growing desperation when there doesn’t seem to be a bathroom in sight. And everyone knows the relief of sheepishly waddling into a fast food joint, ignoring the “For customers only sign,” and using the washroom.
This week, the city is working on a plan to make that struggle a little easier on everyone by developing a “Where to go app.”
Using the city’s own open data, the app will locate and display the closest public toilets – complete with user reviews, photos and opening hours.
It may seem over the top, but details like accessibility are a must for many people in the city – and bathrooms are urgently needed for small children, seniors and those with permanent medical conditions like diabetes or crohns…