The project begins with 24 points located in public buildings and aims to progressively expand coverage by incorporating commercial establishments willing to join. The Councilor for Economic Promotion and Innovation, Natàlia Enguix, highlighted that the initiative contributes to making Ontinyent “a friendly, welcoming city that thinks about its people, the local residents, and also the people who visit us every day”. The network starts with a first phase focused on public-owned buildings, such as municipal offices, health centers, the hospital, and the library.
Enguix emphasized that the inclusion of businesses in a second phase will extend the service and offer advantages to participating establishments, potentially increasing their visibility. The network features a digital map showing the location, hours, and features of each space, including information on whether it has separate male and female restrooms, accessibility for people with reduced mobility, or baby changing facilities. Physical signage and QR codes will facilitate mobile access to this information.
Meanwhile, the Councilor for Active Seniors, Imma López, stressed the network's utility in facilitating daily movements and improving accessibility, particularly for the elderly. López stated, “It is a very useful proposal for all citizens, but it is fundamental for the elderly residents of the municipality, who will be able to easily locate accessible public restrooms from their mobile phones in seconds when they are out and about, shopping, exercising, or walking”. The Department of Active Seniors has been directly involved in the coordination and launch of the project.
The Public Restroom Network combines a centralized database, an online map, physical signage, and QR codes. For private establishments, joining will involve adding their data to the system and receiving an official visible sign.
