Podcasts about public toilets

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Heather du Plessis-Allan Drive
Diane Calvert: Wellington City Councillor on the council spending $2.3 million on CBD public toilets

Heather du Plessis-Allan Drive

Play Episode Listen Later Jun 24, 2025 3:09 Transcription Available


A Wellington Councillor's calling out her peers over a new $2.3-million-dollar CBD public toilet. It replaces an old block that had become a crime hot-spot. The building's wooden panels are lined with a $150,000 lighting system, designed to display a night-time show. Diane Calvert says spending in the Capital follows a pattern. "This is the culture in the organisation - it just has to change. Toilets are really important in our CBD, but did we need to take three years building them and over $2 million dollars and light them up like a glowing monument?" LISTEN ABOVESee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

C103
Lack of public toilets at Cork beaches and amenities

C103

Play Episode Listen Later May 14, 2025 12:02


Cllr Audrey Buckley chats to JP about the lack of public toilets at Cork beaches and amenities Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Highlights from Newstalk Breakfast
Dublin city's only public toilets set to close!

Highlights from Newstalk Breakfast

Play Episode Listen Later May 9, 2025 4:16


Dublin city centre‘s only public toilets, at the top of Grafton Street are set to shut. For more on this we spoke to Olivia Kelly, Dublin Editor for the Irish Times.

Highlights from Lunchtime Live
Why are there no public toilets in Dublin?

Highlights from Lunchtime Live

Play Episode Listen Later May 9, 2025 16:59


Dublin city centre's only public toilets, installed at the top of Grafton Street five years ago, are to be shut.Dublin City Council say they have decided to remove the facility – which costs almost €400,000 a year to operate, due to reduced demand.What do you think about the public toilet situation in Dublin? And, indeed, throughout the country?Andrea is joined by listeners to discuss.

Newstalk Breakfast Highlights
Dublin city's only public toilets set to close!

Newstalk Breakfast Highlights

Play Episode Listen Later May 9, 2025 4:16


Dublin city centre‘s only public toilets, at the top of Grafton Street are set to shut. For more on this we spoke to Olivia Kelly, Dublin Editor for the Irish Times.

Downballot
Downballot EP221 - SJ And Oakland Have Elections, Great Highway Park Opens, Fewer Public Toilets In SF

Downballot

Play Episode Listen Later Apr 18, 2025


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The Colin McEnroe Show
Where have all the public toilets gone?

The Colin McEnroe Show

Play Episode Listen Later Apr 16, 2025 41:00


New York Times columnist Nicholas Kristof wrote a column proclaiming that "America Is Not Made for People Who Pee." It hit a nerve. People responded with stories that all seemed to agree with him. So, why don't we complain about locked doors, long lines (for women), or the lack of a public toilet where one should be? Lezlie Lowe might say that we don't like to talk about bodily functions that are perceived as kind of, well, gross. This hour, we talk about public toilets, including one that people like. GUESTS: Lezlie Lowe: Teaches journalism at the University of King's College and is the author of No Place To Go: How Public Toilets Fail Our Private Needs Evan Madden: Sales manager for The Portland Loo Join the conversation on Facebook and Twitter. Subscribe to The Noseletter, an email compendium of merriment, secrets, and ancient wisdom brought to you by The Colin McEnroe Show. The Colin McEnroe Show is available as a podcast on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, Amazon Music, TuneIn, Listen Notes, or wherever you get your podcasts. Subscribe and never miss an episode. Colin McEnroe, Cat Pastor, and Lily Tyson contributed to this show, which originally aired on April 15, 2021. Our programming is made possible thanks to listeners like you. Please consider supporting this show and Connecticut Public with a donation today by visiting ctpublic.org/donate.The Colin McEnroe Show.Support the show: http://www.wnpr.org/donateSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

C103
Lack of Public Toilets in Kinsale 19 March 2025

C103

Play Episode Listen Later Mar 19, 2025 11:37


Lack of toilets in Kinsale Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

#ThatsNotWright Podcast
[Desk of Duke] 15-03-25_Smells, VicRoads, Dancing in public toilets, Blustering Blues

#ThatsNotWright Podcast

Play Episode Listen Later Mar 15, 2025 52:41


Panelists: DimTalking Points:Club permits and registrationsRebrandingBirds of preyThe professional grifterThe Carlton CapitulationIf you think you have a story to share or want to find a safespace to argue the pointless and the poignant, drop us a line at therealdukeleverage@gmail.com or DM us on the social media feeds. We're all about making dreams come true!https://linktr.ee/thedukeleverageshowDon't forget to hit the URL in the profile to get to our links. Make sure to like, share and follow and if you've listened to over 2 hours over 3 episodes you should keep our doors open and buy us a coffee!#sport #vicroads #carltonblues #carltonfc #onlyfans #influencer #instagram #afl #melbourne #social #thedukeleverageshow #spotify #podcast #itunespodcast #soundcloud #australia #newpodcast #podcaster #newepisode

Highlights from Newstalk Breakfast
There are more public toilets in Dublin than you might realise!

Highlights from Newstalk Breakfast

Play Episode Listen Later Mar 13, 2025 4:50


There are more public toilets in Dublin than people realise – and the Council must ensure there are proper signs and access. That's the call from several councillors, including Darragh Moriarty, Labour Group Leader on Dublin City Council who explained Shane this morning.

Newstalk Breakfast Highlights
There are more public toilets in Dublin than you might realise!

Newstalk Breakfast Highlights

Play Episode Listen Later Mar 13, 2025 4:50


There are more public toilets in Dublin than people realise – and the Council must ensure there are proper signs and access. That's the call from several councillors, including Darragh Moriarty, Labour Group Leader on Dublin City Council who explained Shane this morning.

Think Out Loud
Health advocates say Portland needs more public toilets

Think Out Loud

Play Episode Listen Later Mar 12, 2025 15:49


The lack of public restrooms remains an issue across the country. In Portland, there are about 17 public restrooms per 100,000 citizens, according to some estimates.  When the city placed more than 100 red portable toilets around town in 2020, some residents vehemently opposed their arrival. In 2023, only about 16 of the toilets remained, according to KGW.  Public restrooms offer a low barrier place for people to use the bathroom and wash their hands. The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention recommends carefully washing your hands with soap and water after going to the bathroom and changing diapers to prevent shigella infections. The bacteria causes inflammatory diarrhea.      In Multnomah County, shigella infections have been on the rise, according to The Oregonian. In 2023, a similar cluster of cases occurred as well.  Merilee Karr is the president of Phlush, an organization that advocates for better public sanitation. She joins us with more on why Portland and other cities would benefit from more public toilets. 

Holmberg's Morning Sickness
03-06-25 - BR - THU - Brady Has List Of Best Fast Food Fish Sandwiches - 70 Percent Of People Want More Privacy In Public Toilets - Scotland Hiring Two Skippers To Be Loch Ness Monster Tour Guides

Holmberg's Morning Sickness

Play Episode Listen Later Mar 6, 2025 36:23


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Holmberg's Morning Sickness
03-06-25 - BR - THU - Brady Has List Of Best Fast Food Fish Sandwiches - 70 Percent Of People Want More Privacy In Public Toilets - Scotland Hiring Two Skippers To Be Loch Ness Monster Tour Guides

Holmberg's Morning Sickness

Play Episode Listen Later Mar 6, 2025 31:08


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Holmberg's Morning Sickness - Arizona
03-06-25 - BR - THU - Brady Has List Of Best Fast Food Fish Sandwiches - 70 Percent Of People Want More Privacy In Public Toilets - Scotland Hiring Two Skippers To Be Loch Ness Monster Tour Guides

Holmberg's Morning Sickness - Arizona

Play Episode Listen Later Mar 6, 2025 31:08


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Holmberg's Morning Sickness - Arizona
03-06-25 - BR - THU - Brady Has List Of Best Fast Food Fish Sandwiches - 70 Percent Of People Want More Privacy In Public Toilets - Scotland Hiring Two Skippers To Be Loch Ness Monster Tour Guides

Holmberg's Morning Sickness - Arizona

Play Episode Listen Later Mar 6, 2025 36:23


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Legally Blunt
How To Eat Hickory Sticks, COBRA CHICKEN VS. EAGLE, & Bidding On Public Toilets

Legally Blunt

Play Episode Listen Later Mar 6, 2025 23:50


-Steve Carrell is officially more daddy for this one crazy reason! -An Eagle fought a Canada Goose the other day and the symbolism is too accurate. -WHAT's APPENING: Read Receipts are encouraging people to scam you -Canadian Snacks! (a.k.a How to Eat Hickory Sticks) -RENT FREE: A local business that is SCARY GOOD, and travel tips for Morrisburg, Ontario -What changes would you make to public bathrooms?

The Jay Thomas Show
Jay Thomas Show: "Trump Speech, Public Toilets and Meats" (3-5-25)

The Jay Thomas Show

Play Episode Listen Later Mar 5, 2025 125:52


The Jay Thomas Show from Wednesday March 5th, 2025.  Guests include Leah Alsager and your calls and emails.

Cork's 96fm Opinion Line
Poland Would Show Cork A Thing Or Two About Public Toilets

Cork's 96fm Opinion Line

Play Episode Listen Later Feb 14, 2025 6:12


Mary tells PJ that compared to the sad efforts of Cork City Council, Poland has us beat! Some of the cubicles even have heated seats! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Highlights from Newstalk Breakfast
Calls for more public toilets in Cork City

Highlights from Newstalk Breakfast

Play Episode Listen Later Feb 14, 2025 5:50


Cork City council must commit to opening new public toilets. That's the call from People Before Profit/Solidarity councillor Brian McCarthy who explained why to Newstalk Breakfast.

Newstalk Breakfast Highlights
Calls for more public toilets in Cork City

Newstalk Breakfast Highlights

Play Episode Listen Later Feb 14, 2025 5:50


Cork City council must commit to opening new public toilets. That's the call from People Before Profit/Solidarity councillor Brian McCarthy who explained why to Newstalk Breakfast.

The Cinematic Odyssey
Rye Lane: Love in the Neighborhood of South London's Public Toilets

The Cinematic Odyssey

Play Episode Listen Later Jan 24, 2025 44:59


On the sixty-third episode of the Cinematic Odyssey, Tristen and Max dive into Max's favorite movie from 2024, Rye Lane. A feature debut from all leads and the director, it's a testament to the simplicity of good chemistry and a strong romantic story. Hear Tristen and Max banter in British accents, discuss the worst breakups of all time, and the wonders of the public restroom system. 

My New Football Club
S1 Ep29: Party Jon, Stockport County and Exeter Fan's In Public Toilets

My New Football Club

Play Episode Listen Later Dec 11, 2024 55:16


David, Jon and Alfie chat about parties, Exeters loss to Stockport County and the Exeter fan that washed himself in the public toilets. And if you'd like to support the pod and receive episodes early and videos and be part of a super little community then sign up to Patreon.com/davidearl thanks! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

PlanningXChange
PlanningxChange 124: Public Toilets with Katherine Webber

PlanningXChange

Play Episode Listen Later Dec 7, 2024 45:03


Katherine is a social planning practitioner with over 14 years' experience working for a range of government and non-government organisations in Australia and the Pacific. Katherine has considerable experience in developing and implementing community plans, programs and policy to improve social inclusion and participation. Katherine was awarded the 2018 Rodney Warmington Churchill Fellowship to increase inclusion and accessibility in public toilets by researching taboos, design, policy and legal barriers. The Churchill Fellowship consolidated previous work with planners, institutions and community members identifying public toilets as essential to support the participation of a wide section of our communities. Photos of many toilets Katherine has visited are documented via Instagram @Public_Toilets_Anonymous. Katherine appears on Youtube https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Yh7UQziutv8 talking about her work.  Discussion mentions the film ‘Perfect Days' which is set amongst Tokyo's public ‘art' toilets (https://www.archdaily.com/1018293/perfect-days-an-ode-to-tokyos-public-toilets). Mention is also made about Singapores ‘Happy Toilet Program' (https://www.toilet.org.sg/docs/HTPBrochure.pdf) For podcast extra / culture corner, Katherine recommendations ‘Birnam Wood' by Eleanor Catton https://www.goodreads.com/book/show/60784757-birnam-wood. She also recommends the ‘Public Toilet' app. Jess recommends outsourcing at home in times of stress relying upon the ‘diner lady'. Pete recommends the ‘Transit maps' app, and secondly, YouTube Premium. Audio production by Jack Bavage. Podcast released on 7 December 2024.

Urban Broadcast Collective
176. Creating great public toilets (new research)_PX

Urban Broadcast Collective

Play Episode Listen Later Dec 7, 2024 45:15


Katherine is a social planning practitioner with over 14 years' experience working for a range of government and non-government organisations in Australia and the Pacific. Katherine has considerable experience in developing and implementing community plans, programs and policy to improve social inclusion and participation. Katherine was awarded the 2018 Rodney Warmington Churchill Fellowship to increase inclusion and accessibility in public toilets by researching taboos, design, policy and legal barriers. The Churchill Fellowship consolidated previous work with planners, institutions and community members identifying public toilets as essential to support the participation of a wide section of our communities. Photos of many toilets Katherine has visited are documented via Instagram @Public_Toilets_Anonymous. Katherine appears on Youtube https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Yh7UQziutv8 talking about her work.  Discussion mentions the film ‘Perfect Days' which is set amongst Tokyo's public ‘art' toilets (https://www.archdaily.com/1018293/perfect-days-an-ode-to-tokyos-public-toilets). Mention is also made about Singapores ‘Happy Toilet Program' (https://www.toilet.org.sg/docs/HTPBrochure.pdf) For podcast extra / culture corner, Katherine recommendations ‘Birnam Wood' by Eleanor Catton https://www.goodreads.com/book/show/60784757-birnam-wood. She also recommends the ‘Public Toilet' app. Jess recommends outsourcing at home in times of stress relying upon the ‘diner lady'. Pete recommends the ‘Transit maps' app, and secondly, YouTube Premium. Audio production by Jack Bavage. Podcast released on 7 December 2024. PlanningxChange is proud to be a member of the Urban Broadcasting Collective.

PlanningXChange
PlanningxChange 124: Better Public Toilets with Katherine Webber

PlanningXChange

Play Episode Listen Later Dec 7, 2024 45:02


Katherine is a social planning practitioner with over 14 years' experience working for a range of government and non-government organisations in Australia and the Pacific. Katherine has considerable experience in developing and implementing community plans, programs and policy to improve social inclusion and participation. Katherine was awarded the 2018 Rodney Warmington Churchill Fellowship to increase inclusion and accessibility in public toilets by researching taboos, design, policy and legal barriers. The Churchill Fellowship consolidated previous work with planners, institutions and community members identifying public toilets as essential to support the participation of a wide section of our communities. Photos of many toilets Katherine has visited are documented via Instagram @Public_Toilets_Anonymous. Katherine appears on Youtube https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Yh7UQziutv8 talking about her work.  Discussion mentions the film ‘Perfect Days' which is set amongst Tokyo's public ‘art' toilets (https://www.archdaily.com/1018293/perfect-days-an-ode-to-tokyos-public-toilets). Mention is also made about Singapores ‘Happy Toilet Program' (https://www.toilet.org.sg/docs/HTPBrochure.pdf) For podcast extra / culture corner, Katherine recommendations ‘Birnam Wood' by Eleanor Catton https://www.goodreads.com/book/show/60784757-birnam-wood. She also recommends the ‘Public Toilet' app. Jess recommends outsourcing at home in times of stress relying upon the ‘diner lady'. Pete recommends the ‘Transit maps' app, and secondly, YouTube Premium. Audio production by Jack Bavage. Podcast released on 7 December 2024.

Today I Learned Podcast
Flushing Out The Truth In Our Public Toilets

Today I Learned Podcast

Play Episode Listen Later Nov 18, 2024 36:59


This year's World Toilet Day theme is “Toilets - A Place for Peace”. Now, Malaysia has made some progress when it comes to our public toilets, with the government making efforts to incentivise premises and ramping up inspections, but we haven't always been known for best toilet facilities. So we thought it would be a great time to investigate and find out what makes a good public toilet, the idea of “peace” when it comes to toilet-related sanitation and how far along are we in achieving the government's aim for a BMW (Bersih, Menawan, Wangi) rated toilet.Image Credit: Wemo, ShutterstockSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Triforce!
Triforce! Mailbag Special #41: We're in the wrong job!

Triforce!

Play Episode Listen Later Nov 14, 2024 68:35


Triforce Mailbag Special 41! What's it truly like to live the Cruise Ship Life? How does Ali-Express possibly make any money? What happened to Public Toilets? Have we wasted our time making Triforce when we could have been drawing cartoons?! Support your favourite podcast on Patreon: https://bit.ly/2SMnzk6 Music courtesy of Epidemic Sound. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

RNZ: Checkpoint
Businesses on K Road fed up with lack of public toilets

RNZ: Checkpoint

Play Episode Listen Later Oct 29, 2024 3:33


Businesses on Auckland's Karangahape Road are fed up with the lack of public toilets on the iconic street, with some having to clean up human waste outside their shop fronts each morning.There used to be a public toilet just off the street in Beresford Square, but it was removed for construction of the City Rail Link. Since then, it's only had couple of portaloos on a nearby street for people to use and they're locked overnight. In the meantime, businesses are being left to clean up the remnants of K Road's rowdy nightlife, Luka Forman went for a visit.

Bright Side
Are Public Toilets As Safe As You Think?

Bright Side

Play Episode Listen Later Oct 12, 2024 12:01


We decided to answer the most burning public WC safety questions and find out if public restrooms are as dangerous as people think and what you can do to stay safe from germs in them. Specialists decided to swab all the surfaces in an office restroom that had gotten good use over one working day, and the results were shocking. First off, they found over 50,000 different microorganisms in a restroom that looked otherwise clean. As for the most contaminated object in the room, it wasn't the toilet, but the area around the sink. Music: https://www.youtube.com/audiolibrary/... TIMESTAMPS Rule #1. The most dangerous places are the ones that seem the safest. 0:40 Rule #2. Pay attention to the details. 2:04 Rule #3. Choose the right stall. 2:45 Rule #4. Adapt to the location. 3:17 Rule #5. Sit correctly. 3:38 Rule #6. Don't put toilet paper on the seat. 4:41 Rule #7. Exit gracefully. 6:02 Rule #8. Wash your hands thoroughly. 6:20 Bonus time! 7:26 SUMMARY -Only 19% of all bacteria in bathrooms can be found on and in the toilet itself. All the rest dwell in the bathtubs and sinks. -Whenever you walk into a public restroom, check that there's soap, toilet paper, and a cleaning schedule hanging on the wall or door. -If you're worried about bacteria, go for the first stall. Statistically speaking, fewer people have been there, so it'll be cleaner. -If you need to put down your bag or your things, pick the safest place: outside the bathroom. -If you're in a rush and away from your home bowl, it's better to sit in the 35-degree position to avoid any injuries. -One of the worst things you can do is put toilet paper on the seat. -Close the toilet lid right after you stand up and flush the water only after you close the lid. -Start by rinsing your hands with warm or hot water, thoroughly lather them up with soap, and rub them together for at least 20-30 seconds. Focus on the areas under the nails and between the fingers. -While there are lots of legitimate reasons why you might not be a big fan of public restrooms, the threat of contracting an STD shouldn't be among them. Subscribe to Bright Side : https://goo.gl/rQTJZz ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Our Social Media: Facebook:   / brightside   Instagram:   / brightgram   5-Minute Crafts Youtube: https://www.goo.gl/8JVmuC ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- For more videos and articles visit: http://www.brightside.me/ Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

The Decibel
Why aren't there more public toilets?

The Decibel

Play Episode Listen Later Aug 16, 2024 23:00


When nature calls, you have to answer, and quickly. The last thing you'd want is to walk several kilometers to find a public toilet.. And yet, public bathrooms aren't easy to find in many cities across Canada. Overall, Canada has 18 public toilets per 100,000 people, which puts it in 15th place globally. And for those facing homelessness or a medical condition, public toilets are crucial for their ability to move freely through urban spaces.The Globe's urban affairs reporter, Oliver Moore, explains why good public toilets are so hard to find, how the pandemic created a two-tier system of access, and what Canadian cities are doing to address the scarcity.This episode orinially aired on May 27, 2024.Questions? Comments? Ideas? Email us at thedecibel@globeandmail.com

The Official Podcast
400: End of An Era (400th Episode Special) | The Official Podcast

The Official Podcast

Play Episode Listen Later Aug 5, 2024 173:40


Get MintMobile for just $15 a month (terms apply): go to https://www.mintmobile.com/OFFICIAL Get an extra 3 months of ExpressVPN for free: go to https://www.expressvpn.com/OFFICIAL Three close man friends gather around to talk about 400 episodes. This is the Official Podcast. Every Thursday morning. Links Below. THE OFFICIAL NETWORK CHANNEL (SUBSCRIBE NOW): https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCcHYe-Qw7qUN5gFWMdj9nNw Episode 400: Recorded 31/08/24 --- Get additional episodes and bonus content with early access: go to https://www.PATREON.com/THEOFFICIALPODCAST --- Audio Platforms (Spotify, Apple, Amazon & Castbox): https://linktr.ee/theofficialpodcast Other Shows: https://linktr.ee/theofficialnetwork --- Timestamps: 00:00 Intro 01:40 Boogie2988 Couldn't Make It 03:16 Names Are Weird 09:15 Japan's Public Toilets 23:26 Ads 28:13 Billionaire Janitors 29:52 Get a Bidet 34:46 Jackson's Inner Sanctum Experience 1:04:24 friend.com 1:14:15 Things We Like Corner: Fan Call-In Edition 2:31:33 Things We Like About Each Other 2:56:32 Wrap (We Love You, Charlie) --- Hosts: Jackson: https://twitter.com/zealotonpc Andrew: https://twitter.com/huggbeestv Kaya: https://twitter.com/kayaorsan --- Additional Links: Channel: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCcHYe-Qw7qUN5gFWMdj9nNw SubReddit: https://reddit.com/r/theofficialpodcast Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/theofficialpodcast Intro by: https://www.youtube.com/c/Derpmii Music by: https://soundcloud.com/inst1nctive & https://linktr.ee/zayaLT Art by: https://www.instagram.com/nook_eilyk/ & https://www.instagram.com/vaux.z Edited by: https://linktr.ee/zayaLT Designer: http://www.jr-design-co.com/ Produced by Jackson Clarke for The Official Network Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Urban Political Podcast
78 - Book Review: Waste and the City

Urban Political Podcast

Play Episode Listen Later Jul 17, 2024 76:56


In an age of pandemics the relationship between the health of the city and good sanitation has never been more important. Waste and the City is a call to action on one of modern urban life's most neglected issues: sanitation infrastructure. The Covid-19 pandemic has laid bare the devastating consequences of unequal access to sanitation in cities across the globe. At this critical moment in global public health, Colin McFarlane makes the urgent case for Sanitation for All. The book outlines the worldwide sanitation crisis and offers a vision for a renewed, equitable investment in sanitation that democratises and socialises the modern city. Adopting Henri Lefebvre's concept of 'the right to the city', it uses the notion of 'citylife' to reframe the discourse on sanitation from a narrowly-defined policy discussion to a question of democratic right to public life and health. In doing so, the book shows that sanitation is an urbanizing force whose importance extends beyond hygiene to the very foundation of urban social life.

レアジョブ英会話 Daily News Article Podcast
New York City is building more public toilets and launching an online locator so you can find them

レアジョブ英会話 Daily News Article Podcast

Play Episode Listen Later Jun 26, 2024 2:19


New York City is not only getting more public toilets but making them easier to locate using your smartphone. Mayor Eric Adams announced on June 3 a plan to build 46 new restrooms and renovate 36 existing ones located in city parks, adding to the city's roughly 1,000 such facilities over the next five years. The Democrat said the city has also developed a new Google Maps layer so people can easily find the locations of every public restroom operated by government agencies and civic institutions, including libraries and transit hubs. “Part of making New York City a more livable city is tackling the little things—the things we don't think about until we need them,” Adams said in a statement launching the effort, which his administration has dubbed “Ur in Luck.” The lack of public restrooms has long been a problem in a city where more than half of households don't own cars and hordes of tourists go sightseeing by foot and subway. It can be especially difficult for parents of young kids, pregnant women, seniors, and people with medical conditions, officials noted at a news conference. New Yorker Teddy Siegel created a now hugely popular social media account and online map dedicated to public bathrooms in the city “after nearly having an accident in Times Square” in 2021. She welcomed the additional amenities on June 3. “Over the past three years, I've learned from my community that New York City's lack of publicly accessible restrooms is not only a quality of life and public health issue, but it's an equity crisis,” said Siegel, whose own crowdsourced got2gonyc map lists more than 2,000 places to find a facility. The existing restrooms being renovated will receive improvements ranging from additional stalls to accessibility upgrades, as well as energy-efficient features, Adams said. The Google Maps layer will be updated biannually and will include restrooms operated by the city parks department, local transit agencies, and the city's library systems, he said. Data on the city's public restrooms will also be available on Open Data. This article was provided by The Associated Press.

Story Worthy
849- Why I Can't Use Public Toilets with Comedian Steph Tolev

Story Worthy

Play Episode Listen Later Jun 5, 2024 15:52


Comic Steph Tolev (Steph Infection) talks about growing up in a touring dance group and her inability to use public toilets. BUT this issue saved a woman's life. No kidding! Listen to the show and find out what happened.  Each week Hollywood's most talented people in the entertainment industry share true, personal stories on the Story Worthy Podcast. Story Worthy celebrates 14 years of podcasting in July 2024 and has over 800 episodes recorded. Christine Blackburn is the creator, host and producer of Story Worthy, Story Smash the Storytelling Game Show, and My Life In 3 Songs exclusively on Spotify. Listen to the entire episode wherever you hear podcasts. If you get a chance, will you please give Story Worthy 5 stars and a good review on Apple Podcasts? It always helps, thank you! And join the mailing list!  Follow Christine's new show, My Life In 3 Songs. Independent Podcast Producer Christine Blackburn talks to comedians about the 3 songs in their lives that have impacted them, not necessarily their favorite songs, but songs that paint a picture of the of the comedian and where they're from. Listen exclusively on Spotify Find My Life In 3 Songs on Insta and at the website ! PLUS! Watch Story Smash The Storytelling Game Show! Comedians spin a wheel and tell TRUE 1-3 minute stories on the topic they land. You can watch episodes from the pandemic and from summer 2023 right now on YouTube. See Story Smash LIVE at the Lyric/Hyperion Theater in Los Angeles now! Check the website for upcoming dates and tickets! And here's Christine  everywhere. THANK YOU!

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The Decibel
Why aren't there more public toilets?

The Decibel

Play Episode Listen Later May 27, 2024 22:49


When nature calls, you have to answer, and quickly. The last thing you'd want is to walk several kilometers to find a public toilet.. And yet, public bathrooms aren't easy to find in many cities across Canada. Overall, Canada has 18 public toilets per 100,000 people, which puts it in 15th place globally. And for those facing homelessness or a medical condition, public toilets are crucial for their ability to move freely through urban spaces.The Globe's urban affairs reporter, Oliver Moore, explains why good public toilets are so hard to find, how the pandemic created a two-tier system of access, and what Canadian cities are doing to address the scarcity.Questions? Comments? Ideas? Email us at thedecibel@globeandmail.com

Mediawatch
Mediawatch for 19 May 2024

Mediawatch

Play Episode Listen Later May 18, 2024 37:10


A long-running plan to reform the oversight of our media has come to a sudden halt; how public toilets suddenly became political this week.

Saturday Morning with Jack Tame
Kevin Milne: Alternative public bathroom regulations

Saturday Morning with Jack Tame

Play Episode Listen Later May 17, 2024 7:14


NZ First has introduced a new bill that would fine those who do not use the public bathroom of their designated sex.  Winston Peters announced the bill to ensure all non-domestic public locations have “clearly signed unisex and single-sex bathrooms.  Kevin Milne thinks the only positive of the bill is that it won't become law, but has some alternatives he thinks could be adopted instead.  LISTEN ABOVE See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Salty with Captain Lee
Bravocon is getting cancelled, Golden Bachelor is getting divorced, and Japan’s public toilets are getting a lot of use.

Salty with Captain Lee

Play Episode Listen Later Apr 17, 2024 46:47


Bravocon is getting cancelled, Golden Bachelor is getting divorced, and Japan's public toilets are getting a lot of use.

The Big Five Podcast
Something stinks with Montreal's fancy public toilets. Plus: The OQLF says everything is fine.

The Big Five Podcast

Play Episode Listen Later Apr 5, 2024 23:46


Elias Makos closes out the week with Jimmy Zoubris, special advisor to the Mayor, and Political analyst Karim Boulos. Journal de Montreal went out to use the city's fancy and expensive smart toilets and found most of them out of order Another day, another pre-budget announcement from Prime Minister Justin Trudeau. This time, it's a $1.5B rental protection fund  The use of French in public is stable - this according to the OQLF's updated study on the subject

The Doc Project
Flushed away: The mysterious case of the missing public toilets

The Doc Project

Play Episode Listen Later Mar 29, 2024 26:35


Public washrooms are few and far between in Canada. When nature calls, it's often a scramble to find a coffee shop or mall restroom that's accessible. In Montreal this is certainly the case, but it wasn't always so. The city used to boast a decent network of public washrooms, constructed before the Second World War. Where did they go? And why, to this day, do we have so few public washrooms in Canada? On this week's Storylines, CBC Montreal's Ainslie MacLellan uncovers the answers.This episode is from the CBC Podcast Good Question, Montreal where every week Ainslie MacLellan takes a question about Montreal from a Montrealer, and then does whatever it takes to answer the question. Reported by Ainslie MacLellan. Produced by Sara Dubreuil. Story Editing by Craig DessonStorylines is part of the CBC Audio Doc Unit

Today with Claire Byrne
Lack of public toilets around the country!

Today with Claire Byrne

Play Episode Listen Later Mar 12, 2024 9:36


Hazel Chu, Green Party councillor for Dublin // Anthony Gray, Owner of Eala Bhan and Hooked Restaurant in Sligo // Orlaith Delargy Creator of petition in 2021 calling for more public toilets

Bright Side
Why Doors in Public Toilets Don't Reach the Floor

Bright Side

Play Episode Listen Later Jan 29, 2024 11:41


How do you feel about public restrooms? Dread? But have you ever wondered why toilet stall doors rarely reach all the way to the floor? Well, it turns out that there's not one, but several fully valid reasons for not enclosing bathroom stalls! Some of them are obvious, while others turned out to be unexpected. For example, fully-enclosed stalls give visitors a cozy feeling of isolation. They cut out the noise of heavy bathroom traffic, and as a result, people lose the sense of others who're waiting for their turn. They get more relaxed and spend longer on taking care of their business. Also, leaving the gap makes bathrooms easier to clean! Other videos you might like: 20 Interesting Facts You're Too Lazy to Google    • 20 Interesting Facts You're Too Lazy ...   17 Jaw-Dropping Facts You Didn't Know About the Human Body    • 17 Jaw-Dropping Facts You Didn't Know...   Are Public Toilets As Safe As You Think?    • Are Public Toilets As Safe As You Think?   Music by Epidemic Sound https://www.epidemicsound.com/ Subscribe to Bright Side : https://goo.gl/rQTJZz ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Our Social Media: Facebook:   / brightside   Instagram:   / brightgram   5-Minute Crafts Youtube: https://www.goo.gl/8JVmuC Stock materials (photos, footages and other): https://www.depositphotos.com https://www.shutterstock.com https://www.eastnews.ru ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- For more videos and articles visit: http://www.brightside.me/ Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Backchat
Hong Kong's transport and infrastructure blueprint / 130 newly refurbished public toilets

Backchat

Play Episode Listen Later Dec 14, 2023 55:00


Serial Napper
Steven Clark: Missing From the Public Toilets

Serial Napper

Play Episode Listen Later Dec 4, 2023 19:42


Steven Clark was a 23-year-old young man from Colchester, Essex, in England. When he was just three years old, he had been hit by a truck, rendering him permanently disabled.On December 28, 1992, Steven spent the afternoon with his mother walking on the beach near their home in Saltburn, England. At around 3 pm, they used the public toilets, each entering a separate stall. Steven's mother finished up and waited around for her son, but when he didn't come out, she assumed he must have finished before her and headed home already. She arrived home expecting to find Steven already there, but he wasn't anywhere to be found. This would spark a decades-long investigation to determine what happened to Steven Clark that fateful day. Did he encounter a stranger? Was he met with foul play? At one point, the police even believed that his elderly parents could be responsible for his disappearance. Over 30 years later, Steven's disappearance remains a mystery. Sources:https://www.reddit.com/r/UnresolvedMysteries/comments/s07cjb/on_december_28th_1992_a_young_man_walked_into_a/https://www.dailymail.co.uk/femail/article-12324135/My-brother-vanished-without-trace-31-years-ago-going-public-loo-18-years-later-cops-arrested-elderly-parents-murder-Sister-missing-Steven-Clark-tells-three-decades-agony-fury-diabolical-police.htmlhttps://www.mirror.co.uk/tv/tv-news/inconsolable-mother-accused-murdering-son-23962183https://www.gazettelive.co.uk/news/teesside-news/steven-clark-police-speak-detail-20457800Support the showFollow me here:► YouTube - https://www.youtube.com/@SerialNapper/► Twitter - https://twitter.com/serial_napper► Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/serialnappernik/► Facebook - https://www.facebook.com/SerialNapper/► TikTok - https://www.tiktok.com/@serialnappernik Join the Serial Society true crime Facebook group: https://www.facebook.com/groups/serialnapperpatron

Afternoon Drive with John Maytham
The long drop to indignity — why Durban's public toilets are a dark stain

Afternoon Drive with John Maytham

Play Episode Listen Later Nov 21, 2023 5:39


Guest: Daily Maverick Journalist Greg Arde See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

7am
The Weekend Read: Robyn Annear on the untold history in our public toilets

7am

Play Episode Listen Later Oct 7, 2023 14:19


Today on the show, writer and historian Robyn Annear, with her piece from the September edition of The Monthly.  While researching the opening of the Yan Yean reservoir in the 1800s, Robyn followed a thread, unravelling the history of sewage and sewerage in Victoria. From cast-iron pissoirs and open-air urinals, to robo-dunnies and the National Public Toilet Map app, our local history of public toilets is rich with squalid detail.  Socials: Stay in touch with us on Twitter and Instagram Guest: writer and historian, Robyn Annear

HistoryPod
2nd February 1852: World's first modern flushable public toilets open in London

HistoryPod

Play Episode Listen Later Feb 2, 2023


Despite their elegant mahogany and brass design, and an extensive promotional campaign that featured the distribution of 50,000 handbills alongside an advertisement in The Times newspaper, the toilets proved ...