Title VI

Triangle Transit’s Commitment to Civil Rights

Triangle Transit hereby gives public notice of its policy to uphold and assure full compliance with Title VI of the Civil Rights Act of 1964 and all related statutes. Title VI and related statutes prohibiting discrimination in federally assisted programs require that no person in the United States of America shall, on the grounds of race, color, national origin, sex, age, or disability be excluded from the participation in, be denied the benefits of, or be subjected to discrimination under any program or activity receiving federal financial assistance.

Any person who believes they have been aggrieved by an unlawful discriminatory practice regarding Triangle Transit’s programs has a right to file a formal complaint. Any such complaint must be in writing and submitted to Triangle Transit’s Title VI Coordinator within 180 days following the date of the alleged occurrence. For more information regarding civil rights complaints, please contact: EEO/DBE Office, Triangle Transit, P.O. Box 13787, Durham, NC 27709. Phone: (919) 485-7433

Title VI Noticia

Triangle Transit por lo presente da nota pública de su política a apoyar y asegurar conformidad total con Título VI del Acto Civil de Derechos de 1964 y todas las normas relacionadas. Título VI y todas las normas relacionadas que prohiben discriminación en programas federalmente ayudados requieren que, ninguna persona en los Estados Unidos de América seá, en el motivo de raza, el color, origen nacional, el sexo, la edad ni la incapacidad seán excluidas de la participación en, es negado los benecios de, o sujeto a la discriminación bajo cualquier programa o la actividad que reciben ayuda nanciera federal.

Cualquier persona que cree que ellos han sido ofendidos por una práctica discriminatoria ilegal con respecto a los programas de Triangle Transit tiene un derecho de archivar una queja formal. Tal queja debe estar en escrito y sometido al coordinador de Título VI de Triangle Transit dentro de 180 días que siguen la fecha de la ocurrencia pretendida. Para más información con respecto a quejas de Derechos Civiles, Por favor comunicarse a: Ocina de EEO/DBE, Triangle Transit, P.O. Box 13787, Durham, NC 27709. Tele: (919) 485-7433

Title VI Complaint Procedure

Title VI of the Civil Rights Act of 1964 requires that no person in the United States, on the grounds of race, color or national origin be excluded from, be denied the benefits of, or be subjected to discrimination, under any program or activity receiving federal financial assistance.

Any person who believes that they have been subjected to discrimination may file a written complaint with Triangle Transit’s EEO/DBE Office. Federal and state law requires complaints be filed within one-hundred eighty (180) calendar days of the last alleged incident.

The complainant may submit a written statement that contains the following information:

    a. Name, address, and telephone number of the complainant.
    b. Names of person(s) who allegedly discriminated against you, if known.
    c. Date(s) of alleged incident.
    d. Location of alleged incident.
    e. Type of alleged discrimination.
    f. Explain what happened and how you believe you were discriminated against.
    g. Name, addresses and telephone numbers of persons who may have knowledge of the event.
    h. What other information do you have that you believe is relevant to this investigation?
    i. Have you filed a complaint with Triangle Transit before? If so, include: when, where and how.
    j. Complainant’s signature and date.
    k. The complaint may be sent or faxed to the following address: Triangle Transit, EEO/DBE Office, P.O. Box 13787, RTP, NC 27709, P: (919) 485-7433, F: (919) 485-7491

What Happens To My Complaint?

The EEO/DBE Office will begin an investigation within fifteen (15) working days of receipt of a complaint.

The EEO/DBE Office will contact the complainant in writing no later than thirty (30) working days after receipt of complaint for additional information, if needed to investigate the complaint. If the complainant fails to provide the requested information in a timely basis, the EEO/DBE Office may administratively close the complaint.

The EEO/DBE Office will complete the investigation within ninety (90) days of receipt of the complaint. A written investigation report will be prepared by the investigator. The report shall include a summary description of the incident, findings and recommendations. The Director of Finance & Administrative Services will review the report. A closing letter will be provided to the complainant.

If the matter cannot be resolved, then the complainant will be informed of his/her right to appeal to the Federal Transit Administration - Office of Civil Rights, Attention: Title VI Program Coordinator, 4007 7th Street SW - Room 9100, Washington, DC 20590

Title VI Complaint Form

Click here to download a .pdf of the Title VI Complaint Form.

Triangle Transit will provide appropriate assistance to complainants who are limited in their ability to communicate in English.

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