LEAD: It's a fight for our civil rights

DAYTON, Ohio (WDTN) - As the Miami Valley remembers the work of Doctor Martin Luther King, Junior, a group protests what its calling a violation of civil rights.

The group is upset that there is no public transportation to a Greene County shopping center.

The group L.E.A.D. or Leaders for Equality and Action in Dayton, is angry that the Beavercreek City Council won't allow an RTA bus stop at the Mall at Fairfield Commons.

Group members say that violates the 1964 Civil Rights Act. The group's asking all money for roads be withheld from Beavercreek until an investigation takes place.

Last March, the council unanimously voted down the proposal citing concerns about pedestrian safety, inadequate lighting and heavy traffic.

On a day when marching was the way many traveled, a few put their focus on riding.

About 20 people lined Fifth Street outside the Dayton Convention Center Monday carrying signs saying Let the People Ride.

They want the Beavercreek City Council to allow a bus stop at the Fairfield Commons Mall after voting against it last year.

"We're not trying to push people, but we're trying to give people their rights," said Ronnie Moreland, Co-President of L.E.A.D.

That's why the group Leaders for Equality and Action in Dayton picked the end point for the MLK march as the start of its protest.

"This day celebrates the time when people of all cultures come together, so what better time to bring light to having access for people of all races and colors to have access to jobs and shopping and health care," said Moreland.

We asked Beavercreek officials about the situation. They tell us they're currently studying the bus stop issue.

The protesters say they won't rest until people can ride.

"We're not going away. We stand for the rights of our citizens."