Title VI Policy

Southeast Area Transit District is committed to ensuring that no person is excluded from participation, denied benefits, or otherwise subjected to discrimination under any program or activity, on the basis of race, color,
national origin.

Southeast Area Transit District as a recipient of federal financial assistance will ensure full compliance with Title VI of the Civil Rights Act of 1964, as amended, and related statutes and regulations in all Southeast Area Transit District programs and activities.

Any person who believes that he or she has been subjected to discrimination or retaliation based on their race, color, national origin, may file a Title VI complaint. Complaints may be filed directly to Southeast Area Transit District or to the Federal Funding agency. Complaints must be filed in writing and signed by the complainant or a representative and should include the complainant’s name, address, and telephone number or other means by with the complainant can be contacted. Complaints must be filed within 180 days of the date of the alleged discriminatory act.

To request additional information on Southeast Area Transit District’s non-discrimination obligations or to file a Title VI complaint, please submit your request or complaint in writing to:

Southeast Area Transit District
Attn: Cherise Simpson, Title VI Coordinator
(860) 886 – 2631 x – 106
21 Route 12
Preston, CT  06365