Civil Rights/ADA

What's New

• USDOT is soliciting public comment on ways to improve the accessibility of public transportation facilities for people with disabilities. We are seeking suggestions from riders and stakeholders on improving access beyond the minimum ADA standards for transportation facilities. For more information and to provide feedback, please see the Federal Register.
• Promising Practices for Meaningful Public Involvement in Transportation Decision-Making
• Disadvantaged Business Enterprise Program Resources
  • DOT DBE Program Implementation Modifications NPRM (7/21/2022)
  • FTA Webinar on the DBE Program and Ferry Manufacturing
  • DOT Memo on DBE Program Flexibilities
  • DOT Memo on DBE Certification Eligibility of Native American-owned Firms
  • DOT DBE Community of Practice Training Sessions 2022
  • FTA Outreach & Listening Session: DBE Program
  • DOT Official Q&As on the DBE Program Requirements
  • Eligible Transit Vehicle Manufacturer DBE List

Overview

The Office of Civil Rights is responsible for ensuring public transit providers comply with all nondiscrimination requirements. The office oversees the implementation of laws and regulations that prohibit discrimination on the basis of race, color, national origin, religion, sex, disability, and age in the provision of services to the public. The office provides technical assistance and training and conducts complaint investigations, compliance reviews, and recipient program plan reviews to ensure public transit providers fulfill civil rights requirements. Major programs the office implements include:

• Title VI of the Civil Rights Act of 1964
• Americans with Disabilities Act of 1990
• Disadvantaged Business Enterprise program
• Equal Employment Opportunity program