1. Transit-Oriented Communities Division 2016 Title VI Program Update Overview

2. 2  Title I: Voting  Title II: Public Accommodation  Title III: Public Spaces  Title IV: Desegregation of Schools  Title V: Commission on Civil Rights  Title VI: Federally Assisted Programs  Title VII: Employment The Civil Rights Act of 1964 generally prohibits discrimination on the basis of Race, Color, National Origin, Gender and Religion in the following areas: The Civil Rights Act of 1964

3. Title VI - Overview Recipients of Federal financial assistance are prohibited from subjecting any person to discrimination on the basis of: Race Color National origin 3

4. Discrimination Defined Title VI specifically prohibits two types of discrimination: 1.Disparate Treatment: Intentional Discrimination that results in less favorable treatment on the basis of Race, Color or National Origin. 2.Disparate Impact: Facially neutral policy results in a disproportionate impact on a particular Race, Color or National Origin. 4

5. 5 1.Disparate Treatment: a)Suable offense b)Suspension, termination or refusal of federal funding 2.Disparate Impact: a)Suspension, termination or refusal of federal funding Consequences of Discrimination

6. Major Activities FTA Circular 4702.1B prescribes the following measures to guide recipients in the promotion of socially equitable transit: Equity Analyses System-Wide Service Standards and Policies Service Monitoring Public Engagement 6

7. 7 In Practice Title VI and Environmental Justice

8. Our Philosophy Meeting Community Where They Are Identify Generalizable Concerns Build Rapport with the Community Partner with the Community 8

9. 9 Green Valley Ranch Montbello Parkhill Globeville, Elyria Swansea Five Points EJ Communities

10. Our Challenge Circulation of Misinformation Concerns of Access to Transit Trust Transparency 10

11. Our Goals Illustrate Benefits of Service Changes Remediate Misunderstandings Listen and Consider Community Concerns 11

12. Our Strategy Ride-a-Route Bus Operator Outreach Table Talks Know Your Routes 12

13. 13 Volunteers Bus Operators Ride-a-Route

14. 14 Table Talks

15. 15 4 Communities 4 Locations 4 Artists 4 Caterers Know Your Routes

16. 16 Globeville, Elyria-Swansea

17. 17 Park Hill

18. Montbello 18

19. 19 Five Points

20. 20 Colorado Weather Marketing Data Collection Measuring Success Get to know Customers Our Lessons Learned

21. Our Success “Great event! Very informational and honest, thanks for the maps, the food and the joy.” ~ Jessica “ I know y’all didn’t have to do this. But if no one else tells you… I appreciate y’all. ~ Montbello Rider 21

22. 22 Our Customers

23. Questions? 23 Michael Washington Title VI Manager michael.washington@rtd-denver.com 303-299-2436 Shontel Lewis Title VI Specialist shontel.lewis@rtd-denver.com 303-299-2184