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TITLE VI

Fair Practice Policy

Calvert County Public Transportation is committed to ensuring that no person is excluded from participation in, or denied the benefits of its transit services on the basis of race, color, national origin, as protected by Title VI of the Civil Rights Act of 1964.

What is Title VI of the Civil Rights Act of 1964?

Title VI provides as follows: “no person in the United States shall, on the grounds of race, color, or national origin, be excluded from participation in, be denied the benefits of or be subjected to discrimination under a program or activity receiving federal financial assistance.”  [42 U.S.C. 2000d].  In addition to prohibiting discrimination on the basis of race, color, or national origin, Title VI requires Calvert County Public Transportation to consider the effects its programs and activities may have upon minority and low income communities.

Discrimination Prohibited by Title VI

There are many forms of illegal discrimination based on race, color, or national origin that access to services and programs.  Among other things, in operating a federally-assisted program Calvert County Public Transportation cannot on the basis of race, color, or national origin, either directly or indirectly:

o   Deny program services, aids of benefits

o   Provide a different service, aid, or benefit or provide them in a manner differently than they are provided to others.

o   Segregate or separately treat individuals in any matter related to the receipt of any services, aid, or benefit.

Title VI & Environmental Justice

On February 11, 1994, President Clinton signed Executive Order 12898: Federal Action to Address Environmental Justice in Minority Populations and Low-Income Populations.  The Executive Order provides that “each agency shall make achieving environmental justice part of its mission by identifying and addressing, as appropriate, disproportionately high and adverse human health or environmental effects of its programs, policies, and activities on minority and low-income populations.”  In support of Executive Order 12898, U.S. DOT issued an Order on Environmental Justice (DOT Order 5610.2).  This order clarifies and reinforces Title VI responsibilities in federally financed transportation projects.

Public Involvement

Another integral component of Environmental Justice is public involvement in the planning and development of transportation projects.  The DOT Order (5610.2) on Environmental Justice directs departments of transportation to provide minority and low-income populations greater access to information on and opportunities for public participation in matters that may impact their health and environment.  Public participation is accomplished in a variety of ways such as public hearings, open houses, and community outreach.  Calvert County Public Transportation strives for public involvement as early as possible in the planning and development stages of major transportation projects.

For More Information

If you have any questions, comments, or concerns regarding Title VI please contact:

Calvert County Public Transportation
175 Main Street
Prince Frederick, Maryland 20678
410-535-4268
Transportation@co.cal.md.us

How to file a Complaint

If you believe you have been subjected to discrimination under Title VI based on your race, color, national origin, or any aspect of this policy, you may file a complaint up to 180 days from the date of the alleged discrimination.  The complaint should include the following information:

• Your name, address, and how to contact you (i.e., telephone number, email address, etc)
• How, when, where adn why you beliee you were discriminated against.  Include the locations, names, and contact information of any witnesses.

The complaint may be filed in writing to:

Maureen Hoffman
Director
Department of Community Resources
P.O. Box 90
Prince Frederick, Maryland 20678
410-535-1600 x2331
hoffmamt@co.cal.md.us