Title VI

The Northern Virginia Transportation Commission (NVTC) is committed to ensuring that no person is excluded from participation in, is denied the benefits of, or is subjected to discrimination under its services on the basis of race, color, or national origin in accordance with Title VI of the Civil Rights Act of 1964.

It is NVTC's Objective to:

  • Ensure that the level and quality of transportation service is provided without regard to race, color, or national origin;
  • Identify and address, as appropriate, disproportionately high and adverse human health and environmental effects, including social and economic effects of programs and activities on minority populations and low-income populations;
  • Promote the full and fair participation of all affected populations in transportation decision making;
  • Prevent the denial, reduction, or delay in benefits related to programs and activities that benefit minority populations or low-income populations; and
  • Ensure meaningful access to programs and activities by persons with limited English proficiency (LEP).

The Executive Director and all NVTC staff share the responsibility for carrying out NVTC’s commitment to Title VI.

For more information on NVTC’s Title VI obligations, please contact NVTC at 703-524-3322 or via email at  NVTC@novatransit.org.

NVTC’s Title VI Complaint Procedures

Any person who believes that he or she has been subjected to an unlawful discriminatory practice under Title VI may file a Title VI complaint with NVTC within 180 days from the date of the alleged discrimination. Complaints may either be filed with NVTC or with the U.S. Department of Transportation.

Filing a Complaint with NVTC

• Title VI Complaint Form:
English
Spanish

• Online: Complaints may be filed via e-mail at nvtc@novatransit.org

• By Mail: Complaints may be filed with NVTC in writing and may be addressed to:

NVTC
Executive Director
2300 Wilson Blvd #230
Arlington, Virginia 22201

NVTC will provide appropriate assistance to individuals who are limited in their ability to communicate in English.

Once the complaint is received, the complainant will receive an acknowledgement letter informing her/him whether the complaint will be investigated.

Within 30 days from receipt of the complaint, NVTC’s Executive Director will provide a response containing findings and remedies or if such a response cannot be completed, a progress report to the complainant with an estimate of when the response will be completed.  NVTC will endeavor to complete its investigation and issue its findings and remedies within 180 days of receipt of the complaint and additional information it may request.

Filing a Complaint Directly to the Federal Transit Administration

A complainant may file a Title VI complaint with the Federal Transit Administration by contacting the FTA Department of Civil Rights at:

Federal Transit Administration
Office of Civil Rights
Attention: Complaint Team
East Building, 5th Floor – TCR
1200 New Jersey Avenue, SE
Washington, DC 20590

Complete a FTA complaint form and attach:

  • A summary of your allegation and any support documentation.
  • Sufficient details for an investigator to understand why you believe a public transit provider has violated your rights, with specifics such as dates and times of incidents.
  • Any related correspondence from the transit provider.

 

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