Title VI and Non-Discrimination
Title VI and Non-Discrimination
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It is the policy of the Triangle West Transportation Planning Organization (Triangle West TPO), as a federal-aid recipient, to ensure that no person shall, on the ground of race, color, national origin, Limited English Proficiency, sex, age, or disability, (and low-income, where applicable), be excluded from participation in, be denied the benefits of, or be otherwise subjected to discrimination under any of our programs and activities, as provided by Title VI of the Civil Rights Act of 1964, Executive Orders 12898 and 13166, the Civil Rights Restoration Act of 1987, and other pertinent nondiscrimination authorities.
If you feel you have been discriminated against, you may use the following step of this page to file an official complaint within 180 days of the instance.
This policy is an expression of our commitment to nondiscrimination and support of the Title VI Plan.
What can I do on this page?
- Learn more about Title VI and Non-Discrimination policies at Triangle West TPO
- Submit a complaint digitally
- Access our:
- Language Access Plan
- ADA Transition Plan
- Title VI Plan (currently being updated)
- Environmental Justice Report (currently being updated)
- Public Participation Plan
Applicability:
The complaint procedures apply to the beneficiaries of the MPO’s programs, activities, and services, including but not limited to the public, contractors, subcontractors, consultants, and other subrecipients of federal and state funds.
Eligibility:
Any person or class of persons who believes that he/she has been subjected to discrimination or retaliation prohibited by any of the Civil Rights authorities, based upon race, color, sex, age, national origin, or disability may file a written complaint with Triangle West TPO's Title VI Coordinator. The law prohibits intimidation or retaliation of any sort. The complaint may be filed by the affected individual or a representative and must be done according to official Triangle West TPO policies.
Time Limit and Filing Options:
A complaint must be filed no later than 180 calendar days after the following:
- The date of the alleged act of discrimination; or
- The date when the person(s) became aware of the alleged discrimination; or
- Where there has been a continuing course of conduct, the date on which that conduct was discontinued or the latest instance of the conduct.
Discrimination Complaint Forms
The Title VI Complaint Process:
- INCIDENT/ISSUE: Complaint must be filed within 180 days of the incident.
- ACKNOWLEDGEMENT: Within days the TPO will mail an Acknowledgement letter and Complainant Consent/Release Form.
- CONSULTATION: The TPO will consult with NCDOT to determine the acceptability and jurisdiction of the complaint received.
- INFORMATION REQUEST: If the complaint is incomplete, the TPO will request additional information. The complainant will have 15 days to respond.
- INVESTIGATION: If the complaint is complete or additional information is received, the TPO will notify the complainant if an investigation is warranted. An investigation will follow if warranted and additional information may be required.
Title VI Coordinator
Monet Moore, AICP
Principal Planner
Email: monet.moore@twtpo.org
Work Phone: (919) 503-4116
You may also mail complaint forms to:
Monet C. Moore
Triangle West Transportation Planning Organization
4307 Emperor Blvd.
Suite 110
Durham, NC 27705
OR
Mark Whisenant
NCDOT External Civil Rights Manager
1511 Mail Service Center
Raleigh, NC 27699-1511