Key West Transit Development Plan FY2025-2034

Appendix C: Public Involvement Plan

3.0 SPECIAL ACCOMMODATIONS Anyone who needs a special accommodation for any planned PIP activity of this TDP must contact the County Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) coordinator at least 48 hours in advance of the meeting. Persons who require special accommodations under the Americans with Disabilities Act or persons who require translation services (free of charge) should contact city staff at kwdot@cityofkeywest-fl.gov at least seven days prior to the meeting. 3.1 TITLE VI OF THE CIVIL RIGHTS ACT The City of Key West upholds a Title VI of the civil rights act program that assures that no person, on grounds of race, color, or nation origin, is excluded from participating in, denied the benefits of, or subjected to discrimination under any program or activity receiving federal financial assistance from the Federal Highway Administration (FHWA) or the Federal Transit Administration (FTA). This adopted Title VI program applies to all planned TDP PIP activities. Any person who believes she or he has been aggrieved by any unlawful discriminatory practice under Title VI may file a complaint with KWT. The following information will be included on outreach and promotional materials used as part of this study, to ensure members of the public are aware of these policies: For more information of KWT’s civil rights program, and the procedures to file a complaint, contact (305) 809-3910, or visit out office at 5701 College Road, Key West, Florida 33040. For more information, visit www.kwtransit. com. Inquires or complaints related to Title VI may be sent in writing to Key West Transit, Title VI Officer, 5701 College Road, Key West, Florida 33040. A complainant may file a complaint directly with the Federal Transit Administration by filing a complaint with Office of Civil Rights, Attention: Title VI Program Coordinator, East Building, 5th Floor – TCR, 1200 New Jersey Avenue SE, Washington DC 20590.

3.2 ENVIRONMENTAL JUSTICE Environmental Justice (EJ) Executive Order 12898, included as a component of Title VI requirements, guarantees the fair treatment for all people regardless of race and income. The City of Key West follows EJ standards so as to ensure that there is no high and adverse human health or environmental effects of its programs, policies, and activities on minority populations and low-income populations. The City is committed to providing services and outreach activities that address the needs of minority populations and low income communities in Key West. 3.3 LIMITED ENGLISH PROFICIENCY Under the Title VI of the civil rights act, all public transportation providers who received federal funding from the United States Department of Transportation (USDOT), must ensure that populations with Limited English Proficiency (LEP) have meaningful access to benefits, information, services, and all other pertinent information on programs and associated activities. As outlined in the cities adopted Title VI Plan (Insert Link). If information is needed in another language, the public will be instructed to contact (305) 809-3910 to make a formal request. Per the most recent United States Census Bureau data, approximately 16% of the population of Key West speaks Spanish. According to research from the Migration Policy Institute, South Florida’s population is 3.8% Haitian. Translation services will be available for all engagement materials in English, Spanish and Haitian-Creole.

APPENDIX — Transit Development Plan FY 2025–2034

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