The struggle to find a usable public bathroom has inspired various apps, guides and crowdsourced lists of codes. But four new “smart” public restrooms now available at some Long Beach parks could help ease some of the anxiety.
The blue and white units are free to use, cleaned four times a day and have a 10-minute time limit. They join about two dozen others across L.A. County and are part of a four-month pilot program with Throne Labs.
Mayor Rex Richardson said in a statement that the new restrooms represent the city’s commitment to boosting access to clean and safe public facilities…