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Riders and advocates urge Detroit council to investigate metal detectors, denied seating at transit centers
Summary
Transit riders and advocates told the Public Health & Safety committee that private security and metal detectors at Rosa Parks and Jason Hargrove transit centers are barring people from sitting indoors and may deter vulnerable riders; the committee said it will raise the issue with DDOT and request staff follow-up.
Transit riders and local advocates told the Detroit City Council’s Public Health & Safety standing committee on Monday that recent security measures at two downtown transit centers are excluding riders who need shelter while waiting for infrequent buses. The comments were delivered during a prolonged public‑comment period before the committee reached quorum.
"They're not allowing people to sit down on the inside" said Michael Cunningham during an in‑person comment, and urged the council to send an unmarked person into the facilities to test the policy. Joel Batterman, campaigns manager for…
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