Meeting_Body
EXECUTIVE MANAGEMENT COMMITTEE
OCTOBER 17, 2019
Subject
SUBJECT: TITLE VI PROGRAM UPDATE
Action
ACTION: APPROVE RECOMMENDATION
Heading
RECOMMENDATION
Title
ADOPT the Title VI Program Update presented in Attachments A and B.
Issue
ISSUE
Title VI of the Civil Rights Act of 1964 (Title VI) prohibits discrimination on the basis of race, color, and national origin in programs that receive federal funding. The Federal Transit Administration (FTA) requires transportation agencies to demonstrate their compliance with Title VI by submitting a triennial Title VI Program Update in compliance with Title 49 CFR Section 21.9(b) and with FTA Circular 4702.1B "Title VI Requirements and Guidelines for Federal Transit Administration Recipients," issued October 1, 2012. FTA requires the Metro Board of Directors to review and approve the Title VI Program Update prior to its submittal.
Background
BACKGROUND
Section 601 of Title VI of the Civil Rights Act of 1964 (Title VI) states the following:
"No person in the United States shall, on the ground of race, color, or national origin, be excluded from participation in, be denied the benefits of, or be subjected to discrimination under any program or activity receiving Federal financial assistance."
Metro's Equity Platform takes Title VI protected groups at its core and includes additional protected groups including vulnerable populations. The Title VI Program Update consists of a report and supporting documentation that provides evidence of the equitable distribution of services; promotion of full and fair participation in public transportation decision-making without regard to race, color, or national origin, and meaningful access to transit-related programs and activities by persons with limited English proficiency. FTA reviews and concurs with the Title VI Program Update or requests additional information.
Metro's Title VI Obligations
Metro last submitted a Title VI Program Update to the FTA o...
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