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Transit riders and advocates press Detroit council over metal detectors, denial of seating at Rosa Parks and Jason Hargrove centers
Summary
Riders and advocates told the Public Health & Safety Committee that private security and newly installed metal detectors at Rosa Parks and Jason Hargrove transit centers are excluding people from indoor waiting areas and may deter vulnerable riders; council said it will raise the issue with DDOT during upcoming contract discussions.
Transit riders and transit‑advocacy groups told the Detroit Public Health & Safety Committee on June 16 that new security measures at the Rosa Parks and Jason Hargrove transit centers are preventing riders from using indoor seating and could discourage people from using public transit.
"They won't let people sit down on the inside," said Michael Cunningham during public comment, asking the council to send an unbadged observer to test whether riders are being denied access. Joel Batterman, campaigns manager for Transportation Riders United, said…
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