Metal Detectors, Increased DPD Presence now at Detroit Transit Centers to Enhance Rider Safety

As part of an ongoing effort to enhance safety for transit riders and staff, the Detroit Department of Transportation (DDOT) has increased the presence of Detroit Police Department officers and implemented the use of metal detectors at designated entry points at both major transit centers, effective today, Thursday, May 22.

The new safety measures are now in place at:

• Rosa Parks Transit Center (Michigan Ave. & Cass Ave., Downtown Detroit)
• Jason Hargrove Transit Center (Woodward Ave. & Eight Mile Road) 

Increased DPD presence at the transit centers will ensure that Detroiters enjoy a safe riding experience within these transfer hubs and throughout the system. Combined with the metal detectors, which will be used to help ensure that no prohibited items are brought into the buildings, this multi-faceted security initiative prioritizes the safety of all riders.

“Safety is paramount on all DDOT buses and at all DDOT locations,” said Corie Holmes, Chief Safety Officer. “These new initiatives ensure that riders are protected, and they are safe at transit centers as well as on our coaches.”

Riders who use medical devices that may be affected by metal detectors are encouraged to notify on-site safety personnel, who will provide an alternative screening method.