funding assistance and is therefore subject to the Title VI compliance conditions associated with the use of these funds pursuant to the following: Title VI of the Civil Rights Act of 1964 (42 U.S.C. Section 2000d). Federal Transit Laws, as amended (49 U.S.C. Chapter 53 et seq.). Uniform Relocation Assistance and Real Property Acquisition Policies Act of 1970, as amended (42 U.S.C. 4601, et seq.). Department of Justice regulation, 28 CFR part 42, Subpart F, “Coordination of Enforcement of Nondiscrimination in Federally-Assisted Programs” (December 1, 1976, unless otherwise noted). DOT regulation, 49 CFR part 21, “Nondiscrimination in Programs of the Department of Transportation—Effectuation of Title VI of the Civil Rights Act of 1964” (June 18, 1970, unless otherwise noted). Joint FTA/Federal Highway Administration (FHWA) regulation, 23 CFR part 771, “Environmental Impact and Related Procedures” (August 28, 1987). Joint FTA/FHWA regulation, 23 CFR part 450 and 49 CFR part 613, “Planning Assistance and Standards,” (October 28, 1993, unless otherwise noted). DOT Order 5610.2, “U.S. DOT Order on Environmental Justice to Address Environmental Justice in Minority Populations and Low-Income Populations,” (April 15, 1997). DOT Policy Guidance Concerning Recipients’ Responsibilities to Limited English Proficient Persons, (December 14, 2005). Section 12 of FTA’s Master Agreement 17, (October 1, 2010). PURPOSE AND OBJECTIVES Purpose The Federal Transit Administration (FTA) Office of Civil Rights periodically conducts discretionary reviews of grant recipients and subrecipients to determine
(GLE) project that would add four miles of new light-rail track to the MBTA system. In October 2010, the Central Transportation Planning Staff (CTPS), on behalf of MBTA, completed an Environmental Justice Analysis of the GLE as a part of the environmental assessments. Also, in April 2011 CTPS prepared a Service and Fare Equity Analysis memo regarding the GLE. This document referenced the prior Environmental Justice work and FTA Title VI requirements. The project did not reduce or eliminate service to provide more options for public transportation. No bus service would be eliminated as a result of the GLE. Also, no fare changes were proposed. The table, below, provides a comparison of FTA requirements and MBTA submittals. ELEMENTS REQUIRED FOR EVALUATION OF SERVICE AND FARE CHANGES (PER FTA C. 4702.1A, V, 4.A.) Included GLE Equity Analysis? ASSESS THE EFFECTS OF THE PROPOSED FARE OR SERVICE CHANGE ON MINORITY AND LOW-INCOME POPULATIONS. Route changes – produce maps of service changes overlaid on a demographic map of the service area Yes Span of service – Analyze available data from surveys that indicate whether minority and low-income riders are more likely to be impacted Not Applicable Fare changes – Analyze available data from surveys that indicate whether minority and low-income riders are more likely to be impacted Not Applicable ASSESS THE ALTERNATIVES AVAILABLE FOR PEOPLE AFFECTED BY THE FARE INCREASE OF MAJOR SERVICE CHANGE. Service changes – Analyze what, if any, modes of transit are available for people affected by the service expansion or reduction. Analysis should compare travel time and costs to the rider of the alternatives. Yes
AFC Fare Gates, Fare Vending Machines, & Retail Sales Terminals AFC Annually N/A Variable Message Signs Subway, Silver Line, & Railroad Operations Every 2 Years Odd Station Elevator and Escalator Location and Operability Operations Support Annually N/A Station Parking & Utilization Planning & Development Every 3 Years N/A 4. Vehicle Assignment Bus Bus Operations Annually N/A Heavy Rail & Light Rail Subway Operations Annually N/A Commuter Rail Railroad Operations Annually N/A 5. Transit Security Callboxes Transit Police Every 3 Years N/A Surveillance Cameras Bus Operations & Transit Police Every 3 Years N/A Passenger Inspections Transit Police Annually N/A VII. SUMMARY OF FINDINGS AND CORRECTIVE ACTIONS Title VI Requirements For Recipients Serving Large Urbanized Areas Site Review Finding Description of Deficiencies Corrective Action(s) Response Days/Date Date Closed GENERAL REQUIREMENTS
requirements. that provides a detailed listing of language assistance measures, a revised list of vital documents that will be translated, specific discussion of the content of LEP training and a specific timeframe for monitoring and updating the LEP Plan. Title VI Complaint Procedures ND List of Title VI Investigations, Complaints, and Lawsuits ND Notice to Beneficiaries of Protection Under Title VI ND Annual Title VI Certification and Assurance ND Environmental Justice Analyses of Construction Projects ND Prepare and Submit a Title VI Program ND PROGRAM-SPECIFIC REQUIREMENTS AND GUIDELINES FOR LARGE URBANIZED AREAS Demographic Data ND
System-wide Service Standards and Policies ND Evaluation of Fare and Service Changes D Definition of “major” service change for Title VI analyses not clear Title VI Evaluations service changes not provided MBTA must submit to the FTA Region I Civil Rights Officer: A definition of “major” service change Title VI evaluations of 2008 and 2009 service changes 120 Days 8/12/11 Monitoring Transit Service ND Findings at the time of the site visit: ND = No Deficiencies; D = Deficiency; NA = Not Applicable; NR = Not Reviewed; AC = Advisory Comment VIII. ATTENDEES NAME ORGANIZATION/TITLE PHONE NUMBER E-MAIL ADDRESS Grantee - MBTA Valerie Bennett MassDOT Assistant Director of Affirmative Action Compliance and EEO Program, Office of Diversity and Civil Rights, MassDOT 617-222-3140