Why are so many rest stops closed?
I'm heading west from NC on my way to Los Angeles along I-40. I've noticed that about 30% of the rest stops are closed. Why is that? Is it because of budget cuts, restoration, abuses by travelers? ...
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In Utah, a number closed because they were being used as "hookup" sites - mostly near built-up areas.
There are still some, but now the model is "public-private partnerships". A business has to have parking, and agree to stay open around the clock, and offer restrooms and water without requiring a purchase. If any of you saw the thread about the Scipio and Beaver Pilot Flying J's, you see how some will take advantage of this. http://rvgunner.com/scipiobeaverflyingj.htm
A list of all of them in Utah can be found at http://www.udot.utah.gov/public/mmqa/f?p=147:3:4504519754788::NO:20::
There are still some, but now the model is "public-private partnerships". A business has to have parking, and agree to stay open around the clock, and offer restrooms and water without requiring a purchase. If any of you saw the thread about the Scipio and Beaver Pilot Flying J's, you see how some will take advantage of this. http://rvgunner.com/scipiobeaverflyingj.htm
A list of all of them in Utah can be found at http://www.udot.utah.gov/public/mmqa/f?p=147:3:4504519754788::NO:20::
