Title
Mecklenburg Transportation System (MTS) Title VI Plan
Action
ACTION:
1) Approval of the Updated Mecklenburg Transportation System (MTS) Title VI plan
Staff Contact: Letecia Loadholt, Interim Director, Child, Family and Adult Services Department
Presentation: Yes
BACKGROUND/JUSTIFICATION:
Title VI of the Civil Rights Act of 1964 prohibits discrimination on the basis of race, color, or national origin in any program or activity receiving federal financial assistance. As a recipient of Federal Transit Administration (FTA) funding, the Mecklenburg Transportation System (MTS) is required to maintain a current, FTA-compliant Title VI Plan. This Plan outlines the County’s responsibilities for ensuring nondiscriminatory transit service delivery, including policies governing public engagement, complaint procedures, service monitoring, and equity in decision-making.
The Board of County Commissioners (BOCC) last approved the MTS Title VI Plan on July 2, 2024. Federal regulations require that the Plan be reviewed and updated every three years. Approval of the updated MTS Title VI Plan is necessary to maintain compliance with FTA Title VI requirements and to ensure the continued receipt of federal transit funding that supports essential mobility services for Mecklenburg County residents.
The revised Plan reflects current operations, updated service data, and strengthened frameworks for nondiscrimination, equitable access, and public outreach.
PROCUREMENT BACKGROUND:
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POLICY IMPACT:
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FISCAL IMPACT:
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