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EXECUTIVE MANAGEMENT COMMITTEE
FEBRUARY 21, 2019
Subject
SUBJECT: ADMINISTRATIVE CODE AMENDMENTS - OFFICE OF CIVIL RIGHTS
Action
ACTION: APPROVE RECOMMENDATION
Heading
RECOMMENDATION
Title
APPROVE amendment of Title 2, Chapter 2-50 of the Los Angeles County Metropolitan Transportation Authority ("Metro") Administrative Code, concerning Title VI Requirements and Public Hearings, as set forth in Attachment A. The amended Administrative Code will become effective March 1, 2019.
Issue
ISSUE
Approval of the above recommendation will conform Metro's Administrative Code to the guidance provided by the Federal Transit Administration in regards to fare changes and will correct the language concerning the procedure by which disparate impact and disproportionate burden are calculated for fare and service changes.
Background
BACKGROUND
The Federal Transit Administration has issued a new interpretation of its guidance concerning fare equity analysis as it relates to fare changes when the price of the product is not determined by Metro. The Office of Civil Rights Department believes it prudent to align Metro's Administrative Code with this new interpretation. An amendment is also sought to correct errors in language identifying the procedure used to calculate disparate impact and disproportionate burden for fare and service changes.
Discussion
DISCUSSION
Proposed amendments to the Administrative Code are set forth in Attachment A to this Board Report to adjust two sections:
1. Section 2-50-010 Fare Changes
This section is being amended as a result of a new interpretation of the Title VI guidance received from the Federal Transit Administration. The change will eliminate the requirement to conduct a Title VI and Environmental Justice analysis for fare products where the price of the product is not determined by Metro. This includes instances such as where the employer determines the price of the pass being sold to employees or post-sec...
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