On April 14, Chen Yong, Director of the Beijing Municipal Commission of City Administration and Environment, said in an interview on the "Dialogue with the City’s Top Official" program that the running festival will strictly adhere to standards for toilet facilities, including a required ratio of 1:1.5 for male to female toilets. Additionally, he revealed that they are working on developing a mobile app to help citizens locate the nearest public toilet using their smartphones.
Chen Yong stated that Beijing has extensive experience hosting large-scale events. According to the city’s management standards, there are specific regulations for setting up public toilets during such events, which both organizers and hosts must follow. Under the new sanitation regulations for major events issued by Beijing in November last year, temporary toilets must be set up at a ratio of one per 50–70 people, with clear signage indicating their locations, and ensuring hygiene standards are met. The previous standard was one toilet per 100 people. Regarding the male-to-female toilet ratio, Chen Yong said it must be 1:1.5. "For example, if there are two urinals and two toilets in the men’s section—totaling four—then the women’s section should have six sit-down toilets. Organizers must follow this standard."
Chen Yong also mentioned that with the widespread use of smartphones, they are currently trying to develop a mobile APP that allows users to find toilets via GPS. However, for those who do not use smartphones, he said public toilet signage will be made as user-friendly as possible. In addition, third-space modifications—beyond just male and female toilets—will be made to accommodate the needs of disabled individuals and the elderly.