AUSTIN (KXAN) — The city of Austin installed 20 different portable bathrooms and hand washing stations for those experiencing homelessness to help limit the spread of COVID-19.
The city says many of these locations are near known camps or sites of Austin’s “Violet Bag” program.
Two weeks ago, KXAN reported that many of the city’s homeless would lose access to resources because of shelters changing their operations.
Public restrooms along Austin park trails will remain open, for now.
The city also says it has opened five new shower sites, available for use Monday through Saturday from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m.