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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Florida a few years ago reduced the number of rest areas primarily for security. Those that remained open had round-the clock security. Now the security is provided in all rest area overnight and evenings.
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Funding and septic problems were also a factor. Florida used to allow overnight in rest areas, no longer..
Link and Map here
Funding and septic problems were also a factor. Florida used to allow overnight in rest areas, no longer..
