San Francisco Public Works Annual Report - Fiscal Year 2017-18 | Page 64

07 17 08 17 1 09 17 10 17 11 17 12 17 2 3 Pit Stops: Painted Lady Citywide We marked World Toilet Day this year with the premiere of our new “Painted Lady” portable loo – the newest addition to the Pit Stop public toilet program, which provides on-site staffing to ensure the facilities are kept clean and safe and used for their intended purpose. 01 18 It became a draw as soon as it rolled in, with tourists and locals snapping selfies with the whimsical commode. 02 18 A nod to the City’s Victorians, the custom-made, solar-powered portable toilet was a design and manufacturing collaboration between Public Works and Tiny Potties, an enterprise owned by San Francisco entrepreneur Nick Bovis. 03 18 04 18 05 18 06 18 In addition to the Painted Lady model, Public Works recently upgraded the Pit Stop portable toilet fleet with new units that meet today’s ADA standards and offer a more comfortable and welcoming experience for users.