Notice of Nondiscrimination Rights and Protections to Beneficiaries
Federal “Title VI/Nondiscrimination” Protections
The Massachusetts Department of Transportation (MassDOT) operates its programs, services, and activities in compliance with federal nondiscrimination laws including Title VI of the Civil Rights Act of 1964 (Title VI), the Civil Rights Restoration Act of 1987, and related statutes and regulations. Title VI prohibits discrimination in federally assisted programs and requires that no person in the United States of America shall, on the grounds of race, color, or national origin (including limited English proficiency), be excluded from participation in, be denied the benefits of, or be otherwise subjected to discrimination under any program or activity receiving federal assistance. Related federal nondiscrimination laws administrated by the Federal Highway Administration, the Federal Transit Administration, or both prohibit discrimination on the basis of age, sex, and disability. These protected categories are contemplated within MassDOT’s Title VI Programs consistent with federal interpretation and administration. Additionally, MassDOT provides meaningful access to its programs, services, and activities to individuals with limited English proficiency, in compliance with US Department of Transportation policy and guidance on federal Executive Order 13166.
Click the following link to view the Title VI Complaint Procedures
Click the following links to view the Title VI Compliant Forms:
State Nondiscrimination Protections
MassDOT also complies with the Massachusetts Public Accommodation Law, M.G.L. c 272 §§ 92a, 98, 98a, prohibiting making any distinction, discrimination, or restriction in admission to or treatment in a place of public accommodation based on race, color, religious creed, national origin, sex, sexual orientation, disability, or ancestry. Likewise, MassDOT complies with the Governor’s Executive Order 526, section 4 requiring all programs, activities, and services provided, performed, licensed, chartered, funded, regulated, or contracted for by the state shall be conducted without unlawful discrimination based on race, color, age, gender, ethnicity, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, religion, creed, ancestry, national origin, disability, veteran’s status (including Vietnam-era veterans), or background.
Additional Information
To request additional information regarding Title VI and related federal and state nondiscrimination obligations, please contact:
Title VI Coordinator/MPO Manager
BRPC
1 Fenn Street, Suite 201
Pittsfield, MA 01201
413-442-1521
TTY: 771 or 1-800-439-2370
info@berkshireplanning.org
Complaint Filing
To file a complaint alleging a violation of Title VI or related federal nondiscrimination law, contact the Title VI Specialist (above) within 180 days of the alleged discriminatory conduct.
To file a complaint alleging a violation of the state’s Public Accommodation Law, contact the Massachusetts Commission Against Discrimination within 300 days of the alleged discriminatory conduct at:
Massachusetts Commission Against Discrimination (MCAD)
One Ashburton Place, 6th Floor
Boston, MA 02109
617-994-6000
TTY: 617-994-6196
Translations
English
If this information is needed in another language, please contact the BMPO Title VI Coordinator at 413-442-1521.
Spanish
Si necesita esta información en otro idioma, por favor contacte al coordinador de BMPO del Título VI al 413-442-1521.
Portuguese
Caso estas informações sejam necessárias em outro idioma, por favor, contate o Coordenador de Título VI da BMPO pelo telefone 413-442-1521.
Chinese Simple
如果需要使用其它语言了解信息，请联系Berkshire大都会规划组织（BMPO）《民权法案》第六章协调员，电话 413-442-1521。
Chinese Traditional
如果需要使用其他語言瞭解資訊，請聯繫Berkshire大都會規劃組織（BMPO）《民權法案》第六章協調員，電話 413-442-1521。