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Riders and advocates press Detroit council over metal detectors, access at Rosa Parks and Jason Hargrove transit centers
Summary
Multiple riders and transit advocates told the Public Health & Safety Committee (June 16) that private security and metal detectors at Rosa Parks and Jason Hargrove transit centers have blocked people from waiting inside, risking seniors and riders with disabilities, and urged council inquiry and a public hearing.
Public comment at the Detroit City Council’s Public Health & Safety Committee on June 16 centered on complaints that recent security measures at two major transit hubs are denying riders indoor access and creating civil‑liberties and safety concerns.
Michael Cunningham, speaking in person, described visits to Rosa Parks and Jason Hargrove transit centers and said the centers ‘‘are not allowing people to sit down’’ after metal detectors and private security screenings were installed. ‘‘If they’re not causing problems, they ought to be able to sit in there to get some respite time,’’ Cunningham said.
Joel Batterman, campaigns manager for…
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