DENVER - In an effort to make public restrooms more accessible to the public, the City and County of Denver is launching a mobile restroom pilot program at Clarkson Street and Colfax Avenue on Monday.
The program is the result of more than a year of consideration and public input, and part of a larger city initiative to meet a growing universal need for accessible restrooms in the central part of Denver.
The city will be evaluating the effectiveness of the Clarkson St. and Colfax Ave. location over the next three to six months.
Clarkson St. and Colfax Ave. was chosen as a location based on its proximity to major pedestrian corridors, points of interest, bus stops, bike routes, B-cycle stations, restaurants, bars and entertainment venues.
There will be an attendant and three restroom stalls, including one that is ADA accessible, at the facility. It will be open daily from noon to midnight and moved out of the neighborhood each night for cleaning.
In addition to piloting the mobile unit, the city is reactivating existing public restrooms and is working to reopen restrooms in Commons Park and the McNichols Building in Civic Center Park. The restroom at Skyline Park was reopened last fall.
“Providing accessible, comfortable facilities can improve the way our city looks and functions, improve quality of life, and help us keep our streets and alleyways clean." Jose Cornejo, Executive Director of Denver Public Works, said in a press release.
