The Project
The City of Tucson in Arizona needed a durable and modern restroom facility that would serve its busy bus transit center constantly and effectively. Thousands of passengers use the Laos Transit Center daily, and the new restroom needed to handle the heavy usage of daily commuter traffic. The new restroom also required adequate protection from urban vandalism while remaining open to the public at all hours of the day. Providing public restroom facilities for this quantity of people, while withstanding the harsh conditions of a public bus station is no easy task. It was also important that the new structure match the appearance of existing buildings at the transit center. The City of Tucson had heavy interest in the Sidewalk Restroom as a modern public facility that could meet its urban restroom design needs and requirements.
The Solution
Romtec provided plan set drawings for a Double Sidewalk Restroom model that would provide extra capacity with exceptional durability for years to come. To combat the tough conditions of a heavily trafficked bus station, this steel prefabricated restroom was chosen for its durability, utility, and aesthetic benefits. The sidewalk restroom’s lack of breakable features and its anti-graffiti coating mitigate most vandalism from ever occurring. Any damage that does take place can easily be repaired or replaced by maintenance personnel due to construction with commonly available parts. Lights inside each of the unisex bathrooms act as occupancy indicators turning from green (unoccupied) to blue (occupied). These lights also discourage drug use by making it difficult to “use” intravenous drugs inside of the restroom, which is a common issue for many urban restrooms. Finally, Romtec was able to match the color scheme of the Laos Transit Center with a durable powder coat. In these ways, the Sidewalk Restroom was the best choice for this difficult urban environment in Arizona.
