Inspired by Earth's highway rest areas - particularly those in the Northeast & Northwest areas, where travelers find respite on long journeys - the Martian Colonial Authority has established a network of fully-equipped rest areas across major transit routes.
These facilities provide weary inter-dome travelers with showers, hot meals, comfortable sleeping quarters, and recreational facilities - all free of charge to promote safe travel across the Martian landscape.
APPROACHING A MARTIAN REST AREA
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A small craft approaches a rest area built into the Martian rock formations
Martian Rest Area Network funded by the Colonial Travel Safety Initiative.
🚿 HYGIENE & COMFORT
Pressurized shower facilities with recycled water
Sanitation stations and personal hygiene kits
Clean changing areas with fresh linens
Laundry service with 2-hour turnaround
Grooming stations with vacuum hair collection
🍽️ DINING & NOURISHMENT
Hot meal service featuring Earth and Martian cuisine
Hydroponic salad bar with fresh greens
24/7 beverage station with coffee, tea, and juices
Snack bar with both Earth imports and Martian products
Special dietary accommodations available
🛌 REST & RELAXATION
Private sleeping pods with adjustable environments
Common lounge with entertainment systems
Quiet meditation rooms with Earth scenery projections
Light therapy stations for circadian rhythm regulation
Massage chairs and zero-gravity relaxation pods
🔧 VEHICLE SERVICES
Dust removal and exterior cleaning bays
Atmospheric pressure equalization chambers
Basic maintenance and diagnostic services
Oxygen and fuel replenishment stations
Communication system checks and updates
MARTIAN REST AREA ENCLOSURE
Docking Sequence at the I-80 of Mars, Tharsis Metropolitan Rest Area Hub, & Urban Haven for Inter-Dome Travelers