The Des Moines Area MPO, by virtue of accepting federal funding, pledges to not discriminate against anyone on the basis of race, color, national origin, sex, minority status or income level.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
The MPO periodically updates its Title VI programs with the Federal Highway Administration and the Federal Transit Administration.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
FTA Title VI Program<\/a> While the programs may remain unchanged for years at a time, the MPO regularly reaffirms that it will adhere to Title VI requirements by signing “Assurances.” They are posted here.<\/p>\n\n\n\n MPO 2017 Standard Title VI_Non-Descrimination Assurances<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n Title VI of the Civil Rights Act of 1964 prohibits discrimination on the basis of race, color, or national origin. In addition, other statues, laws, regulations, executive orders and the U.S. Constitution provide guidance for the effective execution of the objectives of Title VI. These include:<\/p>\n\n\n\n The Des Moines Area MPO commits to upholding the principles of Title VI of the Civil Rights Act of 1964 and related guidance. The Des Moines Area MPO’s policies and programs should not discriminate against people based on race, color, national origin or sex. The MPO’s policies and programs should avoid disproportionately negative effects on minority and low-income populations. The Des Moines Area MPO seeks involve as broad a cross-section of region’s population, in addition to the population segments and certain organizations with specials interests in transportation.<\/p>\n\n\n\n The MPO aims to provide citizens, stakeholder groups, and other interested parties with reasonable opportunities to be involved in planning processes. These efforts are outlined in the Public Participation Plan. For more information, click here<\/a><\/strong>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n The Language Assistance Plan (LAP) seeks to ensure that individuals with limited English proficiency have meaningful access to the transportation planning process.<\/p>\n\n\n\n Language Assistance Plan<\/strong><\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n Members of the public can file complaints if with the Des Moines Area MPO does not meet the expectations of Title VI of the Civil Rights Act of 1964, Section 324 of the Federal Aid Highway Act, or the 1994 Presidential Executive Order regarding Environmental Justice. The process of filing a complaint is as follows:<\/p>\n\n\n\n For more information from the Iowa DOT, click here<\/a><\/strong>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n For more information about Title VI or the Title VI complaint process, please contact MPO staff.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
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