Policy Review Procedures - Title VI Program of the 1964 Civil Rights Act and Disadvantaged Business Enterprise (DBE) Program
As a recipient of federal funding through the United States Department of Transportation (USDOT), the City of Norman's Public Transportation division is required to develop and maintain policies in accordance with both the Title VI Program of the 1964 Civil Rights Act and the the Disadvantaged Business Enterprise (DBE) Program of Title 49 of the Code of Federal Regulation Part 26 (49 CFR Part 26). Every three years staff review these policies to ensure compliance with any updates to federal regulation and evaluate current policy goals in relation to community demographics. As part of this review the final draft of each revised policy are provided to the public for feedback.
This page outlines our current Title VI Program, which can always be found on the main Transit & Parking page, and provides links to the final drafts of the recently reviewed and revised Title VI Program Policy and Disadvantaged Business Enterprises Program Policy.
Questions and comments can be forwarded to Taylor Johnson, Transit & Parking Program Manager, at taylor.johnson@normanok.gov, by phone at 405-217-7761 or by mail to City of Norman, ATTN Taylor Johnson, P.O. Box 370, Norman, OK 73070. Comments also may be sent to the FTA Region 6 Civil Rights Officer, 819 Taylor St., Room 14A02, Fort Worth, TX 76102.
Current Civil Rights Title VI Program
About Our Current Civil Rights Title VI Program
The City of Norman operates its programs and services without regard to race, color, national origin or any other characteristic protected by law including Title VI of the Civil Rights Act of 1964. The City of Norman also operates its programs and services in compliance with the American’s with Disabilities Act and Federal Transit Administration guidelines for the provision of services to individuals with disabilities.
To view the City's Public Transportation Title VI Program, please click here.
To view the City's Public Transportation Title VI Complaint Form and Procedures, please click here.
City Accessibility and Inclusion Statement: It is the policy of the City of Norman that no person or groups of persons shall on the grounds of race, color, religion, ancestry, national origin, age, place of birth, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, familial status, marital status, including marriage to a person of the same sex, disability, retaliation, or genetic information, be excluded from participation in, be denied the benefits of, or otherwise subjected to discrimination in employment activities or in all programs, services, or activities administered by the City, its recipients, sub-recipients, and contractors. In the event of any comments, complaints, modifications, accommodations, alternative formats, and auxiliary aids and services regarding accessibility or inclusion, please contact the ADA Technician at 405-366-5424, Relay Service: 711. To better serve you, five (5) business days’ advance notice is preferred.
Notifying the Public of Rights under Title VI
The City of Norman operates its programs and services without regard to race, color, and national origin in accordance with Title VI of the Civil Rights Act. If you believe you have been wronged by any unlawful discriminatory practice under Title VI, you may file a written complaint with the City at City of Norman Title VI Officer, ATTN Public Works, P.O. Box 370, Norman, OK 73070.
• For more information on the City’s Title VI complaints procedure and form, click here.
• A complainant may file a complaint directly with the Federal Transit Administration by filing a complaint with the Office of Civil Rights at the following address: Office of Civil Rights, Attention: Title VI Program Coordinator, East Building, 5th Floor-TCR, 1200 New Jersey Ave., SE, Washington, DC 20590.
• If you need information in another language, contact 405-217-7761.
Notificación al Público Sobre los Derechos en Virtud del Título VI
La Ciudad de Norman administra sus programas y servicios sin distinción de raza, color ni nacionalidad conforme al Título VI de la Ley de Derechos Civiles. Si considera que ha sido perjudicado a causa de algún acto discriminatorio ilegal en virtud del Título VI, puede presentar una demanda por escrito ante la Ciudad enviándola a City of Norman Title VI Officer, ATTN Public Works, P.O. Box 370, Norman, OK 73070.
• Para obtener más información sobre el procedimiento y formulario de quejas del Título VI de la Ciudad, haga clic aquí.
• Un demandante puede presentar una queja directamente ante la Administración Federal de Tránsito presentando una queja ante la Oficina de Derechos Civiles en la siguiente dirección: Office of Civil Rights, Attention: Title VI Program Coordinator, East Building, 5th Floor-TCR, 1200 New Jersey Ave., SE, Washington, DC 20590.
• Si desea obtener la información en otro idioma, llame al 405-217-7761.
Final Draft Policies for Public Feedback
PUBLIC NOTICE: City of Norman Public Transit Title VI Program Update
PUBLIC NOTICE: City of Norman Public Transit Title VI Program Update
In accordance with 49 CFR Part 21, the City of Norman invites the public to review the proposed Title VI Program and submit comments. The Title VI program applies to transit services and is required to be updated every 3 years.
A complete description of the proposed program is available for public inspection for 30 days. Comments will be received for 30 days from the date of this notice. The last day comments will be received will be February 19, 2024. The proposed program is available below or at the City of Norman Development Center, Public Works, 225 North Webster Avenue, between 8 a.m. and 5 p.m. Monday through Friday, excluding holidays.
Questions and comments can be forwarded to Taylor Johnson, Transit & Parking Program Manager, at taylor.johnson@normanok.gov, by phone at 405-217-7761 or by mail to City of Norman, ATTN Taylor Johnson, P.O. Box 370, Norman, OK 73070. Comments also may be sent to the FTA Region 6 Civil Rights Officer, 819 Taylor St., Room 14A02, Fort Worth, TX 76102.
To view the final draft policy, please visit:
PUBLIC NOTICE: City of Norman Public Transit Disadvantaged Business Enterprise (DBE) GOAL for FFYs 2024-2026
PUBLIC NOTICE: City of Norman Public Transit Disadvantaged Business Enterprise (DBE) GOAL for FFYs 2024-2026
In accordance with 49 CFR Part 26.45(g), the City of Norman invites the public to review the proposed DBE goal and submit comments. The City of Norman has proposed an overall goal of 2% for Disadvantaged Business Enterprises (DBE) participating in U.S. Department of Transportation, Federal Transit Administration (FTA) assisted contracts. The DBE goal applies to applicable professional services, construction and procurement contracts during FFYs 2024-2026, beginning Oct. 1, 2023, and ending Sept. 31, 2026.
A complete description of the proposed goal and its rationale are available for public inspection for 30 days. Comments will be received for 30 days from the date of this notice. The last day comments will be received will be February 19, 2024. The proposed goal is available below or at the City of Norman Development Center, Public Works, 225 North Webster Avenue, between 8 a.m. and 5 p.m. Monday through Friday, excluding holidays.
Questions and comments can be forwarded to Taylor Johnson, Transit & Parking Program Manager, at taylor.johnson@normanok.gov, by phone at 405-217-7761 or by mail to City of Norman, ATTN Taylor Johnson, P.O. Box 370, Norman, OK 73070. Comments also may be sent to the FTA Region 6 Civil Rights Officer, 819 Taylor St., Room 14A02, Fort Worth, TX 76102.
To view the final draft policy, please visit: