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Board of Trustees |
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Jay Fox, Executive Director |
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Nichol Bourdeaux, Chief Planning and Engagement Officer |
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PRESENTER(S): |
Russ Fox, Planning Director |
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Megan Waters, Director of Community Engagement |
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Alex Beim, Manager of Long Range and Strategic Planning |
TITLE:
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R2023-05-02 - Resolution Approving the Title VI Service Equity Analysis for August 2023 Change Day
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AGENDA ITEM TYPE:
Resolution
RECOMMENDATION:
Approve Title VI Equity Analysis
BACKGROUND:
UTA has proposed five major changes for August Change Day 2023. 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 three Title VI findings. However, all potential findings have substantial legitimate justification to proceed. Major changes are either mitigated by other service or are justified to proceed due to additional benefits of new service.
ALTERNATIVES:
Any alternatives would delay the proposed changes and require another review of Title VI requirements.
FISCAL IMPACT:
The proposed service changes are accounted for in the 2023 Operating Budget and are included in UTA’s long-range financial plan.
ATTACHMENTS:
- R2023-05-02 - Resolution Approving the Title VI Service Equity Analysis for August 2023 Change Day
- Exhibit A - August 2023 Service Equity Analysis (as an exhibit to the resolution)