Toronto is planning on installing 20 toilets around the city by next summer. The goal to keep the public commodes safe has the city seeking advice from other cities that have used the high-tech lavatories before.
Other
cities have had trouble with drug addicts using the privies and hookers doing their business in them. Toronto wants to make sure that doesn't happen.
Seattle was one city that ended up taking their loos away because of the criminal element. Seattle's toilets are listed on eBay now.
One option is to have a fee for the use of a toilets. For the cost of a loonie those in need of a toilet will have 15 minutes to do their personal business.
There is also some talk about using black lights. Black lights make it impossible for addicts to see their veins.
The toilets coming to Toronto are expensive. The Astral Media Outdoor company that is providing Toronto with $1 billion worth of street furniture over the next twenty years. For that cost they are responsible for maintaining, repairing and cleaning the furniture. They plan to recoup their money by using the bus shelters as mini billboards.
The loos will be in highly visible areas where there is high demand for a Jiffy Johnny.
All of the public "out houses" will be accessible for those in wheelchairs. They will be open 24 hours a day. If a toilet proves to be in an area that gives way to crime they can be relocated.
Could Black Lights Be Used For The Proposed Toronto Street Toilets?
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