Non-Discrimination Policy Statement
It is the policy of the Sacramento County Department of Transportation that no person shall on the grounds of race, color, national origin, sex, disability, age, or other protected status be excluded from participation in, be denied the benefits of, or be subjected to discrimination in any operation of the SacDOT as provided by Title VI of the Civil Rights Act of 1964 and related statutes.
This policy applies to all operations of the Sacramento County Department of Transportation, including its contractors and anyone who acts on behalf of the Sacramento County Department of Transportation. This policy also applies to the operations of any department or agency to which the Sacramento County Department of Transportation extends federal financial assistance. Federal financial assistance includes grants, training, use of equipment, donations of surplus property, and other assistance.
Prohibited discrimination may be intentional or unintentional. Seemingly neutral acts that have disparate impacts on individuals of a protected group and lack a substantial legitimate justification are a form of prohibited discrimination. Harassment and retaliation are also prohibited forms of discrimination.
Examples of prohibited types of discrimination based on race, color, national origin, sex, disability, age, or other protected status include: Denial to an individual any service, financial aid, or other benefit; Distinctions in the quality, quantity, or manner in which a benefit is provided; Segregation or separate treatment; Restriction in the enjoyment of any advantages, privileges, or other benefits provided; Discrimination in any activities related to highway and infrastructure or facility built or repaired; and Discrimination in employment.
Title VI compliance is a condition of receipt of federal funds. The Title VI Coordinators and other SacDOT staff as described in this Plan are authorized to ensure compliance with this policy, Title VI of the Civil Rights Act of 1964, 42 U.S.C § 2000d and related statutes, and the requirements of 23 Code of Federal Regulation (CFR) pt. 200 and 49 CFR pt. 21.
Title VI Forms and Information
Title VI Complaint Process
Any person who believes they have been subject to discrimination within the SacDOT's programs or activities because of their race, color, national origin, or other protected status may file a Title VI complaint by completing and submitting the department's Title VI Complaint Form with the SacDOT Title VI Coordinator within 180 days of the alleged incident. Any person requiring a reasonable accommodation may contact the SacDOT Title VI Coordinator to obtain assistance in filing a complaint.
Complaints may be submitted to the Sacramento County Department of Transportation at:
SacDOT Title VI Coordinator
Administration Office 4111 Branch Center Road
Sacramento, CA 95827
Email:
Any person may also file a complaint directly with:
Federal Transit Administration
Civil Rights Division Attention: Complaint Team East Building,
5th Floor – TCR 1200 New Jersey Avenue, SE
Washington, DC 20590
Federal Highway Administration
U.S. Department of Transportation Office of Civil Rights
1200 New Jersey Avenue, SE 8th Floor E81-105
Washington, DC 20590
California Department of Transportation Office of Civil Rights
Attention: Title VI Branch
PO Box 942874, MS 79
Sacramento, CA
Title.VI@dot.ca.gov
For the California Relay Service dial, 7-1-1.
