The Title VI Civil Rights law states that “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.”
The Metropolitan Washington Council of Governments (COG) and the National Capital Region Transportation Planning Board (TPB) fully comply with Title VI of the Civil Rights Act of 1964 and related statutes and regulations prohibiting discrimination in all programs and activities. For more information or to file a Title VI related complaint, click here or call (202) 962-3200. If information is needed in another language, then contact (202) 962-3300.
It is COG's policy to provide equal access for individuals with disabilities and those with limited English skills to programs, meetings, publications, and activities. Reasonable accommodations will be provided by COG upon request with reasonable advance notice. Reasonable accommodations may include translation services, modifications or adjustments to a program, publication or activity to enable an individual with a disability or someone who does not speak English to participate. Visit COG's Accommodations Policy page to learn more.
News & Multimedia
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March 1, 2016
Earlier this year, the Transportation Planning Board (TPB) approved nearly $8 million in funding for a slate of 21 projects to address the transportation needs...
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February 23, 2016
Area transportation companies Yellow Cab Company of D.C. and Royal have added a total of 13 new wheelchair accessible taxis to their fleets, thanks to a grant...
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January 20, 2016
As metropolitan Washington’s designated recipient of the Enhanced Mobility Program, a federal program to enhance transportation for seniors and individuals with...