Title VI/ADA

The Sioux Falls 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.  Each document posted at the bottom of the page is explained below:

Background


Title VI of the Civil Act of 1964 prohibits discrimination on the basis of race, color, or national origin.  In addition, other statutes, laws, regulations, executive orders, and the U.S. Constitution provide general guidance for the effective execution of the objectives of Title VI.  These include:

  • Section 324 of the Federal Aid Highway Act, the enabling legislation of the Federal Highway Administration (FHWA), which prohibits discrimination based on sex; and
  • The 1994 Presidential Executive Order which directed every federal agency to make Environmental Justice (EJ) a part of its mission by identifying and addressing the effects of all programs, policies, and activities on minority populations and low-income populations.
The Sioux Falls MPO commits to upholding the principles of Title VI of the Civil Rights Act of 1964 and related guidance.  The Sioux Falls 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 Sioux Falls MPO seeks to involve as broad a cross-section of the region's population, in addition to the population segments and certain organizations with special interest in transportation.

Assurances


The Sioux Falls MPO periodically updates its Title VI programs with the Federal Highway Administration and the Federal Transit Administration.  While the programs remain unchanged for years at a time, the MPO regularly reaffirms that it will adhere to Title VI requirements by signing "Assurances."

Language Assistance Plan


The Language Assistance Plan (LAP) seeks to ensure that individuals with limited English proficiency have meaningful access to the transportation planning process.  The LAP is found on page 4 of the SF MPO LEP Analysis document.

Complaint Process


Members of the public can file complaints if the Sioux Falls 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:

  1. Persons wishing to file a formal discrimination complaint may do so by completing the Title VI Complaint Form and submitting it within 180 days of the alleged discrimination;

  2. The written complaint may be submitted to:

    Sioux Falls Metropolitan Planning Organization
    500 N. Western Avenue, Suite 100
    Sioux Falls, SD 57104

    or the written complaint may be filed directly to the South Dakota Department of Transportation (SDDOT) by sending the complaint to:

    Department of Transportation
    Office of Legal Counsel - Civil Rights Program
    ATTN: June Hansen
    700 E. Broadway Ave.
    Pierre, SD 57501

For more information about Title VI or Title VI complaint process, please contact the Sioux Falls MPO Title VI Coordinator:

Sean Hegyi
MPO Coordinator/Title VI Coordinator
605-681-8176
sean@secog.org
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