Title VI of the Civil Rights Act of 1964, prohibits discrimination based upon race, color, and national origin. Specifically, 42 USC 2000d states that “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.” The use of the word “person” is important as the protections afforded under Title VI apply to anyone, regardless of whether the individual is lawfully present in the United States or a citizen of a State within the United States. In addition to Title VI, there are other Nondiscrimination statutes that afford legal protection. These statutes include the following: Section 162 (a) of the Federal-Aid Highway Act of 1973 (23 USC 324) (sex), Age Discrimination Act of 1975 (age), and Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973/Americans With Disabilities Act of 1990 (disability).
As a recipient of FHWA State Planning & Research (SPR) funds, the Kerr-Tar Rural Planning Organization must comply with Title VI and ensure Federal funds are not used in a discriminatory manner.
Title VI complaints should be directed to the Kerr-Tar Rural Planning Organization’s Transportation Planner and Title VI Coordinator (contact information coming soon).
Documents:
Kerr-Tar RPO Title VI Program Plan
NCDOT Title VI Nondiscrimination Policy Statement
Title VI Nondiscrimination Agreement Between NCDOT & Kerr-Tar COG
USDOT Standard Title VI/Nondiscrimination Assurances
Title VI Complaint Forms: