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Your Rights

"No person in the United States shall, on the ground 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." - Title VI of the Civil Rights Act of 1964

 

 

 

"Simple justice requires that public
funds, to which all taxpayers of all races
contribute, not be spent in any fashion
which encourages, entrenches, subsidizes
or results in racial discrimination."
John F. Kennedy

 

 

Your Rights

Important Links related to Title VI

 

Forms and Documents
(These documents are in draft form please provide your comments)

 BMPO Public Participation Plan

Take our Survey

Why get involved?  

  

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Your rights.  

You have the right to be treated fairly in the transportation planning process.  Federal law prohibits discrimination.  This law is part of the Civil Rights Act of 1964. It is called Title Six or Title VI.  The Bend MPO is committed to ensuring that the work we do is fair and meets the requirements of Title VI.

 

Title VI and Environmental Justice Plan.
The scope of this program is to ensure that transportation programs and services are accessible and provided uniformly, and to avoid adverse and disproportionate impacts by considering the populations impacted by transportation projects. This is primarily accomplished through inclusive public participation, outreach, and the consideration of all factors and measures that provide for a context sensitive solution.

           Complaint Process -draft

         Bend MPO Title VI and EJ Plan -draft

         Standard Title VI Assurances   -draft

         Title VI Public Notice  -draft

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What is the Bend Metropolitan Planning Organization?

The Bend Metropolitan Planning Organization (MPO) is the lead agency for regional

transportation planning and the decision making body for federal and state transportation funding  for the Bend Area. The MPO works cooperatively with local governments to set priorities for transportation needs. Our transportation systems depend upon these critical federal and state dollars.

 

One of the best ways to help ensure that the transportation system meets your needs is to stay informed and to be involved in the transportation planning decision-making process. The Bend MPO provides the public with full access to key decisions and the information upon which they are based. The Bend MPO encourages the involvement of interested groups and the general public during the development and modification of its transportation programs. Meeting schedules, agendas, and minutes are published on the MPOs website at: www.bendmpo.org.  We welcome your participation and comments. 

 

Do you believe that you have been treated unfairly?

If you believe that you have been treated unfairly, you may file a written complaint with the Bend MPO. Complaints may be filed by any person who believes that he or she has been excluded from participation in, been denied the benefits of, or otherwise subjected to discrimination under any MPO service, program, or activity, and believes the discrimination is based upon race, color, national origin, gender, age, disability, economic status or limited English proficiency. Written complaints will be investigated.

A signed written complaint must be submitted within 180 days of the alleged discriminatory act (or latest occurrence). Federal laws prohibit a recipient of federal funds from retaliating against any person who has made a complaint, testified, assisted, or participated in any manner in an investigation, proceeding, or hearing.

Written complaint forms can be obtained at the MPO Office in Bend (575 NE 15th Street), by calling 541-693-2113 or by visiting the MPO's website at: www.bendmpo.org

 

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How do I find out more?

For further information, give the Title VI Coordinator a call at 541-693-2113 or visit www.bendmpo.org  Key written materials can be translated with sufficient notice. Please contact the MPO for more information.

Bend  Metropolitan Planning Organization (MPO)

Attention: Tyler Deke

575 NE 15th Street

Bend, OR 97701

Email:  tdeke@ci.bend.or.us

Website:  www.bendmpo.org

Phone:  (541) 693-2113

Fax:  (541) 693-2196

 

TDD (Telecommunications Device for the Deaf) or STS (Speech To Speech) assistance, please call 1-800-676-3777 for information (voice or text); 1-877-735-7525 (STS English); 1-800-735-3896 (STS Spanish); 1-800-750-1232, or 7-1-1 (TDD); and for assistance with Voice Carryover Device communication, 1-800-735-3260.  

 

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Public Participation Program


Click to take a quick survey.  Your input is very important.

Why Get Involved?

One of the best ways to help ensure that the transportation system meets your needs is to stay informed and to be involved in the transportation planning decision-making process. The Bend MPO provides the public with full access to key decisions and the information upon which they are based. The Bend MPO encourages the involvement of interested groups and the general public during the development and modification of its transportation programs. Meeting schedules, agendas, and minutes are published on the MPOs website at: www.bendmpo.org.  We welcome your participation and comments. 

 

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How to Get Involved?

The easiest way to get involved is to attend a Bend MPO Policy Board (Metropolitan Planning Organization) or Bend MPO CAC (Citizen Advisory Committee) meeting.

The Public Participation Plan is the Bend Metropolitan Planning Organization's official policy on involving the public in the transportation planning process. The document outlines strategies used to engage the public durning transportation planning activities.

The 2009 Public Participation Plan for the Bend MPO was adopted by the MPO Policy Board on June 18, 2009.

Highlights
Safety Proclamation from City Council -
Share the Road
Proclamation

Share the Road Proclamation for;
Motorists
Pedestrians
Cyclists

Check it out and tell us what you think.  Do you have ideas to make our roads safer.  Your input matters.

Federal Stimulus Updates
Links to active legislation and local proposals related to ARRA.    
Metropolitan Transportation Improvement Program

See what is planned for the next few years in the MTIP.

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