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Board of Trustees |
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THROUGH: |
Jay Fox, Executive Director |
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Andrew Gray, Civil Rights Compliance Officer |
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PRESENTER(S): |
Andrew Gray, Civil Rights Compliance Officer |
TITLE:
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R2022-07-04 - Resolution Approving the Title VI Service Equity Analysis for August 2022 Change Day
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AGENDA ITEM TYPE:
Resolution
RECOMMENDATION:
Approve Resolution R2022-07-04 approving the Title VI Service Equity Analysis for August 2022 Change Day
BACKGROUND:
At the Board of Trustees meeting on June 8, 2022 UTA’s Service and Community Engagement staff presented the proposed service changes and public engagement received for UTA’s upcoming August Change Day. UTA has proposed 20 major changes during August change day and 29 major changes to finalize UTA’s response to the COVID-19 pandemic. Major changes, as defined by the authority, require an equity analysis be performed.
The analysis was performed in accordance with the Federal Transit Administration’s (FTA) Circular 4702.1B, which outlines the Title VI requirements and guidelines for recipients of FTA funds. Title VI equity analyses are conducted to examine whether proposed changes to service negatively impact minority or low-income populations in a disproportionate way. The circular also requires any equity analysis be approved by UTA’s governing entity.
DISCUSSION:
The conclusion of the analysis showed a potential for several Title VI findings. However, most changes were immediately replaced by comparable service. Those that were not mitigated by other service had substantial justifications to proceed due to decreased demand and operational limitations.
The attached Title VI report also includes the final public engagement report prepared for the August 2022 Change Day.
ALTERNATIVES:
Not approve August 2022 Title VI Equity Analysis
FISCAL IMPACT:
Not Applicable
ATTACHMENTS:
Resolution R2022-07-04, including the August 2022 Title VI Service Equity Analysis