Title VI of the Civil Rights Act of 1964

FTA Information Sessions and Webinars: Proposed Title VI and Environmental Justice Circulars

FTA is sponsoring a series of Information Sessions and Webinars regarding FTA's proposed revisions to the Title VI Circular and proposed Environmental Justice Circular. The sessions are intended to encourage interested parties and stakeholders to submit their comments directly to the official docket. The Information Sessions and Webinars are listed here.

Title VI Technical Assistance Webinars

The FTA Office of Civil Rights will be offering webinars on the principles and DOT Regulations of Title VI of the Civil Rights Act of 1964. Check the site for a schedule of new webinars.

Title VI of the Civil Rights Act of 1964 prohibits discrimination on the basis of race, color, or national origin in programs and activities receiving Federal financial assistance. Specifically, Title VI provides 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." (42 U.S.C. Section 2000d).

The Federal Transit Administration works to ensure nondiscriminatory transportation in support of our mission to enhance the social and economic quality of life for all Americans. The FTA Office of Civil Rights is responsible for civil rights compliance and monitoring to ensure non-discriminatory provision of transit services.