TO: AC Transit Board of Directors
FROM: Michael A. Hursh, General Manager
SUBJECT: 2020 Title VI Program Update
ACTION ITEM
RECOMMENDED ACTION(S):
Title
Consider approving the 2020 update of the AC Transit Title VI Program.
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STRATEGIC IMPORTANCE:
Goal - Strong Public and Policymaker Support
Initiative - Financial Efficiency and Revenue Maximization
Adoption of an updated Title VI Program every three years ensures the District is considering equity in the planning and provision of all elements of its service, which results in increased support from stakeholders in the AC Transit community. It is also a necessary requirement to continue receiving funding from the Federal Transit Administration (FTA).
BUDGETARY/FISCAL IMPACT:
The Federal guidance driving this program update mandates a number of ongoing procedures, including data collection and analysis, monitoring of programs and activities, providing translation and interpretation, and training, to name a few. Funds have been allocated for these activities through individual project budgets for several years, so this should not result in a big increase in expenditures. Implementation of other specific recommendations included in the program will carry undetermined costs; proposals will be included in the District budgeting process as additional implementation steps are identified.
BACKGROUND/RATIONALE:
As a recipient of Federal funds, AC Transit must follow FTA directives to ensure that access to all transit services and the ability to participate in planning processes is equitable and provided in accordance with civil rights and environmental justice laws, orders, and regulations. Recipients of Federal funds must document their compliance with regulations by submitting an updated Title VI Program to the FTA every three years. The last Title VI Program was adopted by the Board in September 2017, and this year's program must be submitted to the FTA by October 1, 2020. Approval of the program n...
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