Place coverage
Open map and place sources help RestMap know where candidate restrooms, stores, restaurants, charging stops, parks, and public facilities may be.
Data Sources
See where RestMap restroom data comes from.
RestMap combines OpenStreetMap, Refuge Restrooms, MapKit/Apple Places, Open Charge Map, RestMap brand profiles, and user-submitted ratings into source-labeled restroom search and RestRoom IQ scores.
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Six source groups
Each contributes a different kind of restroom or place signal.
2M+ locations
RestRoom IQ scores help compare nearby options.
Source labels
Supported signals show where the context came from.
Needs More Data
Thin coverage is surfaced instead of hidden.
How It Works
A good restroom score starts with knowing the signal behind it.
RestMap does not treat every source as the same kind of evidence. A map tag, a business category, a brand profile, and a user-submitted rating can all help, but they answer different questions.
Restroom-specific context
Refuge Restrooms, OpenStreetMap tags, brand profiles, and user-submitted ratings can add restroom-specific signals when that data exists.
Coverage boundaries
When a source does not answer a question, RestMap should show thin coverage through source labels or Needs More Data states.
On-device scoring
No account required. Location stays on your phone. RestRoom IQ scoring runs on device.
Source Groups
The named sources behind RestMap.
Data is sourced from OpenStreetMap, Refuge Restrooms, Open Charge Map, MapKit/Apple Places, RestMap brand profiles, and user-submitted ratings. Previously loaded locations and ratings can remain available without signal.
OpenStreetMap
OpenStreetMap contributes public amenity and place context, including public restroom points of interest and the map fabric around restaurants, cafes, gas stations, parks, and rest stops.
License: ODbL 1.0. Data © OpenStreetMap contributors.
Refuge Restrooms
Refuge Restrooms contributes community-submitted restroom access context, especially around all-gender, unisex, single-occupancy, and accessibility-related signals.
RestMap uses Refuge Restrooms as a public data source and credits it where those signals are explained. Learn more at refugerestrooms.org.
MapKit / Apple Places
MapKit and Apple Places can provide business names, categories, addresses, hours, coordinates, and related place metadata through the iOS map stack.
RestMap uses that context to compare candidate stops, not as a standalone claim that a restroom is available or current.
Open Charge Map
Open Charge Map contributes electric-vehicle charging location context for route planning. This helps Journey IQ compare restroom stops with charging stops when that matters for a trip.
Learn more at openchargemap.org.
RestMap brand profiles
RestMap brand profiles capture chain-level restroom tendencies for restaurant, retail, gas-station, and travel-stop brands where a brand pattern is useful context.
These profiles are maintained by RestMap and used as one signal alongside map, place, and user-submitted data.
User-submitted ratings
RestMap users can submit ratings and notes. Those ratings are useful, but they are a signal rather than the whole picture.
Thin or conflicting coverage should surface as Needs More Data instead of pretending the location is fully understood.
Source Labels
What a source label can tell you, and what it cannot.
A source label explains why RestMap is showing a signal. It does not mean every detail about that restroom is complete, current, or personally inspected by RestMap.
RestRoom IQ scores combine signals so you can compare nearby options. A score is a planning aid, not a promise about current hours, signage, room setup, cleanliness, or access.
Source-backed
Reported
Needs More Data
RestRoom IQ
Restroom-specific signal
Refuge Restrooms, OpenStreetMap, brand profile, or other source context
Source-backed
User-submitted context
Rating or note from a RestMap user
Reported
Missing or thin detail
No strong source yet
Needs More Data
Data Boundaries
RestMap should be clear when data is thin.
Some source groups are broad and global. Others are narrow but restroom-specific. Coverage also varies by market, source freshness, user activity, and the kind of restroom detail being requested.
That is why RestMap pairs scores with source labels and Needs More Data states. The goal is to reduce guesswork without overstating what the data knows.
What source data can help with
Compare candidate stops, explain why a signal appears, support route planning, and show when a restroom needs more ratings or better source coverage.
Go Deeper
Related RestMap explainers.
These pages explain how source data turns into scores, route recommendations, and focused restroom searches.
Common Questions
Data source questions, answered plainly.
What data sources does RestMap use?
RestMap uses OpenStreetMap, Refuge Restrooms, Open Charge Map, MapKit/Apple Places, RestMap brand profiles, and user-submitted ratings.
Does every location have complete restroom details?
No. Some places have strong restroom-specific signals, while others only have broader place context. Thin coverage should appear through source labels or Needs More Data states.
Does RestMap inspect every restroom?
No. RestMap combines source data, brand profiles, and user-submitted ratings. Source labels help show where the context came from and when more data is needed.
How do user ratings affect RestRoom IQ?
User-submitted ratings can add local context, but they are weighted as one signal. A small number of ratings should not overpower stronger source context by itself.
Can loaded data remain available without signal?
Previously loaded locations and ratings can remain available without signal. RestRoom IQ scoring runs on device, and location stays on your phone.
Can I contribute better restroom data?
Yes. You can rate restrooms and add notes in RestMap. User-submitted ratings can add context for the next traveler, especially when source details are thin.
Compare restroom options with source context.
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