Title vi

Title VI of the Civil Rights Act of 1964 prohibits discrimination on the basis of race, color, or national origin in programs and activities receiving Federal financial assistance.  Specifically, Title VI (42 USC Section 2000d) provides 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 Mecosta Osceola Transit Authority  operates its programs and services without regard to race, color, or national origin in accordance with Title VI of the Civil Rights Act of 1964.  The Mecosta Osceola Transit Authority is committed to ensuring that no person is excluded from participation in, or denied the benefits of it's transit services on the basis of race, color, or national origin, as stated in the Federal Transit Administration Circular 4702.1B.

If you feel you are being denied participation in, or being denied the benefits of the transit services provided by Mecosta Osceola Transit Authority, or otherwise being discriminated against because of your race, color, or national origin, you may contact our office at:

Mecosta Osceola Transit Authority

Staci Hitts, Title VI Program Coordinator

18710 16 Mile Rd.  PO Box 1116

Big Rapids Michigan 49307 

Phone (231) 796-4896 - Fax to (231) 796 4137 or email to director@motaonline.net.