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Detroit riders, advocates press city over metal detectors, access at Rosa Parks and Hargrove transit centers
Summary
Riders and transit advocates told the Public Health and Safety Committee that private security and newly installed metal detectors at Rosa Parks and Jason Hargrove transit centers are preventing people from sitting inside and could deter seniors and people with disabilities from using transit. They asked the council to investigate and hold a public hearing.
Riders and transit advocates urged Detroit council members on Monday to investigate new security measures at two major bus hubs, saying the changes are harming riders and were implemented without public notice.
Michael Cunningham, a community advocate, told the Public Health and Safety Standing Committee that private security at the Rosa Parks and Jason Hargrove transit centers has been telling people they may not wait inside the facilities after metal detectors were installed. "If they're not causing problems, they ought to be able to sit in there to get some respite time," Cunningham said during public comment.
Joel Batterman, campaigns manager…
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