Public commenters press board on Confederate‑era station name, prison disparities and blocked bus signs

Two members of the public addressed the board during the designated public comment period. Carson Cohen called attention to a Stonewall Jackson Station sign in the Broken Village area and said the name references a Confederate leader who fought to defend slavery; Cohen urged the board to take responsibility for inherited place names and also raised broader equity concerns, citing what he said were disparities in incarceration rates and criticizing fare decisions related to the Gold Line.

A second commenter (not named in the transcript) said tree limbs were obstructing bus stop signage in multiple locations, creating safety and operational problems because operators could not see stops and riders had difficulty disembarking. The commenter asked who to contact; a staff member indicated that someone from the team would follow up.

Board members thanked the commenters and noted staff would follow up on the signage and tree‑trimming issue. There was no board action recorded on the Confederate‑era station name or on fare policy during this meeting; those subjects were presented as public comment rather than items on the agenda.

The transcript records the public commenters’ claims and staff’s commitment to follow up; the board did not hold a discussion that resulted in a vote on renaming or fare changes during the session.