Civil Rights

TCAT's obligation to state and federal laws

TCAT Nondiscrimination Policy Statement

It is the policy of Tompkins Consolidated Area Transit, Inc. (hereinafter, known as “TCAT”) to prevent and eliminate discrimination among all of its operations and services as well as all aspects of employment. All Department, Divisions, Offices, and Bureaus will plan, develop, and implement their programs and activities so that no person is subjected to unlawful discrimination based on race, creed, color, gender, age, national origin, religion, disability, sexual orientation, marital status, or Vietnam era veteran status. This policy fully incorporates throughout all of TCAT’s operations the requirements of applicable State and Federal laws and executive orders to prohibit any discriminatory practices, procedures, and policies. All administrators, managers, supervisors, and employees are directed to comply with these laws and orders. TCAT is committed to maintaining an agency which recognizes and values the inherent worth and dignity of every person; fosters tolerance, sensi...

TCAT Policy: Public Notice for Fare Increases and Major Service Reductions

Purpose : To establish a procedure to solicit public comments on proposed fare increases and proposed major service reductions, as required by federal regulations. Objectives :. 1.To give the public sufficient notice to learn about and to comment on proposed fare increases and proposed major service reductions so that TCAT can incorporate public feedback into decision-making. 2.To give TCAT reasonable flexibility to alter seasonal, temporary, provisional, and other non-regular types of transit service. Policy: A . Definitions 1 . Fare increase means increasing the rate of any fare type above those currently in effect. 2 . A major service reduction is defined as one of the following: a) A reduction in the number of bus miles or bus hours to a distinct geographical area or corridor by 20% or more, or alternatively reducing the number of average daily trips serving a distinct geographical area or corridor by 20% or more. b) Elimination of service to a particular...

Title VI Civil Rights and Limited English Proficiency

Title VI guarantees fair treatment for all people. Learn more. · If you know of someone or you need a language translator, call TCAT at (607)277‑7433 or Gadabout at (607)273­‑1878. · 如果您需要语言翻译,请拨打(607)277‑7433致电TCAT或拨打(607)273­‑1878致电Gadabout。 · 만약 한국어 통역이 필요하시면, TCAT에 (607)277-7433 혹은 Gadabout에 (607)273-1878로 전화하십시오. · Si Usted necesita un interprete, por favor llame a TCAT (607)277‑7433 o Gadabout (607)273­‑1878. · Если вам нужен вызов переводчик: TCAT (607)277‑7433 Gadabout (607)273‑1878. · Si vous avez besoin d’un traducteur de langage, téléphonez à TCAT au (607)277‑7433 ou à Gadabout au (607)273­‑1878.