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Council members press administration for public restrooms downtown as tourism rises
Summary
Councilman Callahan urged the administration to prioritize public restrooms downtown, citing the new parking garage construction and World Heritage designation; staff said options under discussion include visitor center access, portable toilets and a possible garage restroom but noted cost and maintenance concerns.
Councilman Callahan urged the City of Bethlehem on Jan. 13 to identify public restrooms for Main Street visitors and residents, saying the city's increasing tourism and the new parking garage under construction make restroom access urgent.
"There's no public bathroom in the downtown on Main Street," Councilman Callahan said during the meeting. He suggested locating a modest public facility near the parking authority's new garage and asked staff to speak with the parking authority and…
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