Title VI Policy Statement

The Lawrence Transit System (LTS) assures that no person shall, on the grounds of race, color, or national origin, as provided by Title VI of the Civil Rights Act of 1964 and the Civil Rights Restoration Act of 1987 (PL 100.259), be excluded from participation in, be denied the benefits of, or be otherwise subjected to discrimination under any program or activity.

LTS further assures that every effort will be made to ensure nondiscrimination in all of its programs and activities, whether they are federally funded or not.

In addition, LTS endeavors to ensure that:

• The benefits of public transit services are provided equitably throughout the service area;

• Promote full and fair participation of all affected populations in transportation decision making;

• No one is precluded from participating in LTS service planning and development process;

• A program is in place to correct any discrimination, whether intentional or unintentional; and

• Meaningful access to programs and activities by persons with limited English proficiency (LEP).

The Public Transit Administrator, General Manager, and all employees share the responsibility for carrying out Lawrence Transit System’s commitment in providing quality transportation services without regard to race, color, or national origin.

This program update has been reviewed and approved by the Lawrence, KS, City Commission.

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Mike Amyx                                                        Date

Mayor

City of Lawrence, KS