Non-Discrimination Policy Statement

The Yuma County Intergovernmental Public Transportation Authority policy assures full compliance with Title VI of the Civil Rights act of 1964, the Restoration Act of 1987, section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973, the Americans with Disabilities Act of 1990 (ADA), and related statutes and regulations in all programs and activities. Title VI states that “no person shall on the grounds of race, color, national origin, or disability be excluded from participation in, be denied the benefits of, or be otherwise subjected to discrimination” under any Yuma County Intergovernmental Public Transportation Authority sponsored program or activity. There is no distinction between the sources of funding.

Yuma County Intergovernmental Public Transportation Authority also assures that every effort will be made to prevent discrimination through the impacts of its programs, policies and activities on minority and low-income populations. Furthermore, Yuma County Intergovernmental Public Transportation Authority will take reasonable steps to provide meaningful access to services for for people requiring language assistance.

When Yuma County Intergovernmental Public Transportation Authority distributes Federal-aid funds to another entity/person, Yuma County Intergovernmental Public Transportation Authority will ensure all subrecipients fully comply Yuma County Intergovernmental Public Transportation Authority Title VI Nondiscrimination Program requirements. The YCIPTA Transit Director, Title VI Program Coordinator, will oversee and implement FTA Title VI requirements.

Shelly Kreger

Transit Director