ADA & Non Discrimination Policy

Statement of Rights
 In accordance with the provisions of the Americans with Disabilities Act and Civil Rights Act (ADA) of 1964, GVT does not discriminate on the basis of disability, race, color, or national origin. In addition, GVT does not discriminate on the basis of gender or
age For more information about these statutes, or to file a complaint, contact GVT.  Information in non-English alternative formats may be obtained through GVT at (970) 256-7433.  Individuals will be permitted to use service animals, as defined within ADA guidelines as necessary.

Declaracion de derechos
Conformidad con las disposiciones de las Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) y la ley de derechos civiles de 1964, Grand Valley Transit (GVT) no discrimina sobre la discapacidad, raza, color u origen nacional. Además, GVT no discrimina sobre el genero o edad. Para obtener más información acerca de estos estatutos o para presentar una queja, comuníquese con GVT al (970) 256-7433.  Puede obtenerse información en formatos alternativos de inglés a través de GVT. Individuos pueden utilizar animales de servicio, tal como se define dentro de los lineamientos de la ADA según sea necesario.

Americans with Disabilities Act
Grand Valley Transit (GVT) complies with Title I and Title II of the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) of 1990 which states that no entity will discriminate against an individual with a disability in connection with the provision of transportation service. Grand Valley Transit herein establishes its Policy to comply with the requirements of the ADA and its implementing regulations at 49 CFR Parts 27, 37 and 38. See GVT’s Policy on Compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act for more information.

Title VI
Title VI is a section of the Civil Rights Act of 1964 requiring that “No person in the United States shall on the grounds 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.” See  GVT’s Title VI Program and Limited English Proficiency Policy for more information.

Disadvantaged Business Enterprise (DBE) Policy
Grand Valley Transit (GVT) has established a Disadvantaged Business Enterprise (DBE) program in accordance with regulations of the U.S. Department of Transportation (FTA/DOT), 49 CFR Part 26. GVT has received Federal financial assistance from the Department of Transportation, and as a condition of receiving this assistance, GVT has signed an assurance that it will comply with 49 CFR Part 26.

Reasonable Modifications
GVT makes reasonable modifications in policies, practices, or procedures when the modifications are necessary to avoid discrimination on the basis of disability or to provide program accessibility to our services. Please contact GVT at (970) 256-7433 or grandvalleytransit@mesacounty.us for more information and to place your request.

Alternate Formats
GVT offers the following documents in the alternative formats of Braille, large print, audio and “screen reader friendly” text files. Documents are also available in Spanish. (Los documentos están también disponibles en español.) Information in non-English alternative formats may be obtained through GVT.

• ADA Paratransit Application
• Individual Route Schedules
• System Map Brochure
• Other items upon request

Contact the Mesa County Regional Transportation Planning Office at  (970) 683-4339 or rtpo@mesacounty.us for more information and to place your request. Please allow up to four weeks for delivery.