On the heels of a post I penned on the temporary transit authority - in which I raved about its eye-catching architectural appeal - one of the dailies was quick to point out that the lack of bathroom facilities on the premises was clogging up - um - basic plumbing in the neighborhood.
For example, the reporter noted for the record, that because the “water closets” were few and far between - travelers passing through to other ports of call - were forced to seek relief elsewhere in the neighborhood astride the terminal.
Because of the way dudes are built, male animals can relieve themselves in an alley, in a leg-crossing pinch.
Not so with the ladies, unfortunately.
On the day I was strolling through the terminal downtown, it didn’t escape my eagle eye that a surly overweight gatekeeper (a security-guard) was keeping watch over the lone toilet and urinal like it was Fort Knox or something.
Even if a distressed out-of-towner held a ticket in hand, the ill-mannered terminal employee was reluctant to give up the gold key to the throne at the Transit authority.
Poor planning on the part of City Officials when you consider that tourists are often in dire need of a facility on the spur of the moment.
Travel in foreign locales, poorly-treated tap water, and impromptu sampling of gourmet delights peculiar to the region - oftentimes engender digestive upsets - that may require immediate remedy.
Some folks have weak bladders, or babies in tow that are rarely regular, also stressing the need for more adequate restroom facilities.
I trust that if Mayor Newsom - and his cronies in the planner’s office graciously answer the call to rectify a problem that has turned into a real - um - bummer - that common sense (and good taste) will prevail hereinafter.
God willing, they won’t slap together an unsightly hodge-podge of port-a-potties to alleviate the problem.
How about a contest to rustle up some ideas?
I’m flush with novel approaches that may suffice to meet the challenge pending construction and completion of the permanent terminal.
News at 11!
Johnny-on -spot with cultural appeal!
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