Title VI
RTC Respects Civil Rights
RTC operates its programs without regard to race, color, national origin, in accordance with applicable laws, including Title VI of the Civil Rights Act of 1964 and RCW 49.60. To request additional information on RTC’s Title VI nondiscrimination requirements, or if any person believes they have been aggrieved by an unlawful discriminatory practice under Title VI or other applicable law and would like to file a complaint, contact us at 564-397-6067 (TTY 711) or email info@rtc.wa.gov. info@rtc.wa.gov.
Persons who do not speak or read English well may request language assistance, oral interpretation and/or written translation, at no cost. Contact RTC at 564-397-6067 (TTY 711) or email TitleVI@rtc.wa.gov.
Limited English Proficiency Plan
In carrying out its transportation planning activities, RTC is committed to engaging and involving all residents of Southwest Washington, including those with Limited English Proficiency (LEP). Therefore, in accordance with the best practice standards for public participation, RTC has an adopted Limited English Proficiency Plan. The LEP Plan was developed with assistance from WSDOT and other federal agencies.
Notice to Public
RTC hereby gives public notice that it is the policy of the agency to assure full compliance with Title VI of the Civil Rights Act of 1964, the Civil Rights Restoration Act of 1987, and related statutes and regulations in all programs and activities.
Your Rights against Discrimination under Title VI of the Civil Rights Act of 1964
The Southwest Washington Regional Transportation Council (RTC) hereby gives public notice that it is the Agency’s policy to assure full compliance with Title VI of the Civil Rights Act of 1964, the Civil Rights Restoration Act of 1987, and related statutes and regulations in all programs and activities. Title VI requires that no person shall, on the grounds of race, color, or national origin be excluded from the participation in, be denied the benefits of, or be otherwise subjected to discrimination under any Federal Aid Highway program or other activity for which Agency receives federal financial assistance.
Any person who believes they have been aggrieved by an unlawful discriminatory practice under Title VI has a right to file a formal complaint with The Southwest Washington Regional Transportation Council (RTC). Any such complaint filed with the Southwest Washington Regional Transportation Council (RTC) Title VI Coordinator within 180 days following the date of the alleged discriminatory occurrence. Title VI discrimination Complaint Forms may be obtained from the Southwest Washington Regional Transportation Council (RTC) Title VI Coordinator at no cost to the complainant.
For complaints related to the Human Services Transportation Plan, please use the complaint procedure outlined for the Federal Transit Administration (FTA) process in the applicable Title VI Complaint Form and Procedures document. For all other complaints, please use the process outlined for the Federal Highway Administration (FHWA) in the applicable Title VI Complaint Form and Procedures document.
Documents
English
Title VI NoticeTitle VI Complaint Form and Procedures
Español | Spanish
Coordinador del Título VIFormulario de reclamación del Título VI y procedimientos
Русский | Russian
Координатор Раздела VIжалобы в Федеральное управление шоссейных дорог США по Разделу VI и процедуры оформления
中文 | Chinese
第六章协调员第六章申诉表及申诉程序
Tiếng việt | Vietnamese
Điều phối viên Tiêu đề VIMẫu Đơn và Quy Trình Than Phiền theo Đề Mục VI của
