"What follows is possibly the longest and most awkward 20 to 30 seconds of a person’s day. The door slips open like an elevator, but then it stays open, to accommodate those who need extra time getting in. Meanwhile, men and women in suits walk past. It is very difficult to look inconspicuous in a bathroom on a sidewalk in New York with the door open. There is just nothing to do but stand there. And the delay will not please those who are in distress."
I imagine a lot of people, especially men, simply won’t bother waiting for the door to close. I can only hope the toilet is positioned so that when used as a urinal, the user’s back is towards the open door. It’s unfathomable why they didn’t add another button to allow users to close the door as soon as they’re inside.