MPO

Title VI

In accordance with Title VI of the Civil Rights Act of 1964 and other authorities, the Bangor Area Comprehensive Transportation System (BACTS) is committed to ensuring that the fundamental principles of equal opportunity are upheld in all decisions involving our employees and contractors/consultants, and to ensuring that the public-at-large is afforded access to our programs and services.

To that end, no person shall be excluded from participation in, be denied the benefits of, or be otherwise subjected to discrimination under any BACTS program or activity on the grounds of race, color, or national origin.

Any person who believes they were subjected to discrimination based on race, color, national origin, limited English proficiency, sex, age, or disability has a right to file a complaint within 180 days of the alleged discrimination.

Inquires concerning BACTS’ policies, investigations, complaints, compliance with applicable laws, regulations, and concerns regarding compliance with Title VI and Environmental Justice laws and regulations, may be directed to:

Paige Nadeau, Title VI Coordinator
info@bactsmpo.org

12 Acme Road, Suite 204, Brewer, ME 04412

Complaints may also be filed directly with the Maine Department of Transportation, the Federal Highway Administration or the U.S. Department of Justice at:

Sherry Tompkins
Director, Civil Rights Office

Maine Department of Transportation
16 State House Station
Augusta, Maine 04333-0016
207.624.3066 Office

sherry.tompkins@maine.gov
Wanda Hughley-Culbertson
Civil Rights Specialist, Maine and New Hampshire Division Offices

Federal Highway Administration
53 Pleasant Street, Suite 2200
Concord, New Hampshire 03301
603.410.4860 Office
603.228.28.29 FAX

wanda.hugley-culbertson@dot.gov
Federal Highway Administration Headquarters
U.S. Department of Transportation

Office of Civil Rights
1200 New Jersey Avenue SE
8th Floor E81-105
Washington, DC 20590
202.366.0693 Office
FHWA.TitleVIcomplaints@dot.gov
FHWA.ADAcomplaints@dot.gov

U.S. Department of Justice
Civil Rights Division

Federal Coordination and Compliance Section
950 Pennsylvania Avenue NW
4CON 7th Floor
Washington, DC 20530
1.888.848.5306

FHWA / FTA Review Report

The Federal Highway Administration (FHWA), Federal Transit Administration (FTA) and Volpe Center conducted a planning review on November 8th, 2018 of the transportation planning process for BACTS MPO. The review was conducted using the INVEST tool with follow up questions upon completing the tool questions and scoring of BACTS Long Range Transportation Plan.

Bylaws

Public Participation Plan

Effective public participation is essential to the successful implementation of any planning program or project. Without the involvement of local citizens, it is difficult to design a program that effectively meets the needs of the public. A proactive public involvement process leads to a transportation system that reflects the needs and values of the community. To that end, BACTS actively seeks to incorporate the involvement of the public in its planning efforts.

Ways to Get Involved

Partners