DESCRIPTION:
Environmental justice and Title VI of the Civil Rights Act of 1964 apply to every stage of transportation decisionmaking. The U.S. Department of Transportation (USDOT) and its partners are committed to integrating the nondiscrimination principles of environmental justice and Title VI into all Federal-aid programs. Through these and other transportation programs, many opportunities exist to establish partnerships with other public and private organizations to create livable communities that meet the needs of all people. This course presents participants with a framework for using a variety of approaches and tools for accomplishing environmental justice goals in Federal-aid programs and other transportation projects.

• Define environmental justice and describe its relationship to Title VI
• Explain the fundamental principles of environmental justice
• Apply the principles of environmental justice to transportation decisions
• Identify how environmental justice applies to each stage of transportation decisionmaking
• Describe the benefits of environmental justice in transportation decisionmaking
• Develop proactive strategies, methods, and techniques to implement environmental justice in transportation programs and projects

TARGET AUDIENCE:
Federal, State, and local transportation agency transit or planning personnel (including consultants acting on their behalf) who interact with minority and low-income communities; State and local agency personnel providing community services; and elected officials and their representatives.

NHI TRAINING INFORMATION:
NHI Scheduler  (703) 235-0534

SUBJECT MATTER EXPERT:
Jocelyn Jones  (410) 962-2486

NHI TRAINING PROGRAM MANAGER:
Plosky, Mila M  (703) 235-0527