Title VI Non-Discrimination Policy

Mendocino County Department of Transportation (MCDOT) values each individual’s civil rights and wishes to provide equal opportunity and equitable service for the citizens of this county. As a recipient of federal funds, MCDOT is required to conform to Title VI and all related statutes, regulations, and directives, which provide that no person shall be excluded from participation in, denied benefits of, or subjected to discrimination under any program or activity receiving federal financial assistance from the DOT on the grounds of race, color, age, sex, disability, national origin, or income status.

MCDOT will implement compliance with Title VI 49 CFR § 26; and its related statutes and regulations to ensure that no person is excluded from participation in, denied the benefits of, or subjected to discrimination under any program or activity receiving federal financial assistance from the U.S. Department of Transportation (DOT) on the grounds of race, color, or national origin.

Language Assistance Plan

A person who does not speak English as their primary language and who has a limited ability to read, write, speak, or understand English may be a Limited English Proficient person and may be entitled to language assistance with respect to MCDOT’s services. Language assistance can include interpretation, which means oral or spoken transfer of a message from one language into another language and/or translation, which means the written transfer of a message from one language into another language.

MCDOT Title VI Program & Language Assistance Plan was updated on March 31, 2025.

The following documents are available to view or download:

• Implementation Plan 2025
• Language Assistance Plan
• Title VI Policy
• Compliant Procedure and Form