Closed until further notice. That’s what reads on signs hung on three restrooms at Cuyahoga Valley National Park.

A “closed for cleaning” sign was braced across the door of the women’s restroom. The plumber, burly, with a beard, glanced at me and asked, “You need to use the restroom?” gesturing to ...

Seattle's new waterfront restroom is a step toward more access. At the same time, the city struggles with cleanliness and ...