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Detroit riders, advocates criticize metal detectors and seating restrictions at Rosa Parks and Jason Hargrove transit centers
Summary
Riders and transit advocates told the council that newly installed metal detectors and private security at Rosa Parks and Jason Hargrove transit centers are denying people access to indoor seating and restrooms, a move they say harms seniors, people with disabilities and unhoused riders and was implemented without a public hearing.
Public commenters urged Detroit City Council's Public Health and Safety committee on June 16 to investigate recently installed security measures at the Rosa Parks and Jason Hargrove transit centers, saying private security searches and rules barring riders from waiting inside are hurting seniors, people with disabilities and unhoused riders.
"They're not allowing people to sit down," said Michael Cunningham during public comment, urging staff to send an unbadged person into the centers to test how riders are…
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