Environmental Justice

The Executive Order is intended to promote nondiscrimination in federal programs that affect human health and the environment, as well as provide minority and low-income communities access to public information and public participation.

Executive Order 12898 - Federal Actions to Address Environmental Justice in Minority Populations and Low-Income Populations - was issued by President Clinton in 1994. Its purpose is to focus federal attention on the environmental and human health effects of federal actions on minority and low-income populations with the goal of achieving environmental protection for all communities.

EJ and the Regional Transportation Plan

NYMTC undertakes an Environmental Justice and Title VI Assessment in the development of the Plan to ensure that the benefits and burdens of strategic regional transportation investments are not disproportionately affecting minority and low-income populations. This assessment is an appendix to the Plan.

Moving Forward: Appendix D

Appendix D of Moving Forward describes the assessment and includes an overview of federal requirements and specifically how NYMTC incorporates EJ and Title VI considerations into its planning process.
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Title VI/Non-Discrimination Program

NYMTC’s Title VI/Non-Discrimination Program establishes a framework for compliance with Title VI of the Civil Rights Act of 1964.
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Language Access Program

NYMTC has developed a Language Access Program to ensure equal access for those with Limited English Proficiency.
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Title VI Notice to the Public: The New York Metropolitan Transportation Council (NYMTC) hereby gives public notice that it is the policy of the Council to assure full compliance with Title VI of the Civil Rights Act of 1964, the Civil Rights Restoration Act of 1987, Executive Order 12898 on Environmental Justice, and related statutes and regulations in all programs and activities. Title VI requires, and it is our policy, that no person in the United States of America shall, on the grounds of race, color, national origin, sex, age, or disability be excluded from the participation in, be denied the benefits of, or be otherwise subjected to discrimination under any program or activity for which NYMTC receives federal financial assistance. Any person who believes they have been aggrieved by an unlawful discriminatory practice under Title VI has a right to file a formal complaint. Any such complaint must be filed in writing or in person with NYMTC’s Title VI Officer within one hundred eighty (180) days from the date of the alleged discriminatory act or upon notice of the discriminatory act.

Title VI discrimination complaint forms may be obtained from the NYMTC website: www.nymtc.org or by calling 212‐383‐7200. If information is needed in another language, contact: 212‐383‐7200 and Email: NYMTC.Web@dot.ny.gov .