Your Rights Under Title VI of the Civil Rights Act of 1964

The City of Stamford is committed to ensuring that no person is excluded from participation, denied benefits, or otherwise subjected to discrimination under any program or activity, on the basis of race, color, or national origin in accordance with Title VI of the Civil Rights Act. Title VI is a Federal statute which provides that no person shall, on the grounds of race, color, or national origin, be excluded from participation in, be denied the benefits of, or be subjected to discrimination under any program or activity receiving federal financial assistance.

The City of Stamford is committed to ensuring that no person is excluded from participation, denied benefits, or otherwise subjected to discrimination under any program or activity, on the basis of race, color, or national origin.

The City of Stamford, as a recipient of federal financial assistance, will ensure full compliance with Title VI of the Civil Rights Act of 1964, as amended, and related statutes and regulations in all City of Stamford programs and activities.

The City of Stamford provides, without regard to race, color, or national origin:

1. transit services and benefits that are available and equitably distributed;
2. a level and quality of transit services that are sufficient to provide equal access and mobility for all persons;
3. opportunities to participate in the transit planning and decision making processes; and,
4. fair decisions on the location of transit services and facilities. These objectives are the basis for the City of Stamford's Title VI Program.

How to File A Complaint 

Any person who believes that he or she has been subjected to discrimination or retaliation based on their race, color, or national origin may file a Title VI complaint. To request additional information on City of Stamford's non-discrimination obligations or to file a Title VI complaint, please submit your request in writing to:

 Carmen Hughes, Director of Diversity, Equity and Inclusion

City of Stamford

888 Washington Boulevard

Stamford, CT 06901   

Office Phone (2 0 3) 9 7 7 - 9 7 7 3

Written complaints must be signed by the complainant or a representative and should include the complainant's name, address, and contact information. Describe how, when, where, and why you believe you were discriminated against. Include the location, names and contact information of any witnesses. Also include any other information you deem significant. Complaints must be filed within one hundred eighty (180) days of the date of the alleged discriminatory act.

Complaint forms are available here: www.stamfordct.gov

Complaints may also be filed directly to:

Federal Transit Administration Office of Civil Rights 55 Broadway, Suite 920

Cambridge, MA 02142-1093

Complaint Form

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