Civil Rights and Environmental Justice
The Erie Metropolitan Planning Organization (MPO) is contracted with PennDOT through annual work plan to coordinate transportation planning initiatives in the Erie County. During the development of the Transportation Improvement Program (TIP), Erie MPO must work to ensure that projects included in the TIP, especially those requiring major construction work, do not have disproportionately high or adverse impacts on minority or low-income populations. This is required by Title VI of the Civil Rights Act of 1964.
What is Title VI?
Title VI of the Civil Rights Act of 1964 is a non-discrimination statute. Specifically, Title VI, as amended, provides that:
No person in the United States shall, on the ground 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.
Full Title VI/Nondiscrimination Implementation Plan
Title VI Policy Statement
Title VI /Nondiscrimination Complaint Form
Language Assistance Plan
Public Involvement
The Erie MPO is continuously revising and adapting the MPO’s public involvement and community outreach initiatives that fully engage all stakeholders in our planning and decision-making process. The Erie MPO makes every effort to employ initiatives that:
- Educate the public.
- Encourage participation by individuals and groups.
- Respond to the stakeholder input and feedback.
The Erie MPO announces the public comment period for the draft Title VI Policy/Nondiscrimination & Public Participation Plan for transportation planning. The draft plan describes the methods and strategies for public outreach as well as the State and Federal regulations regarding public participation.
The public comment period begins May 1st, 2026 and will stay open until 4:00pm on June 15th, 2026. The draft Public Participation Plan will be posted on the Erie MPO Webpage. Hard copies can be read at the Erie Metropolitan Transit Authority’s Office and the County’s Blasco Memorial Public Library.
Written comments can be sent through the mail or email. Emails can be sent to: pcdinfo@eriecountypa.gov. Mail should be address to: Erie County Department of Planning and Community Development, 150 East Front Street, Suite 300 Erie PA, 16507.
The Erie MPO will host two public meetings on June 1st, 2026. The first meeting will be held from 1:00pm- 3:00pm. Join in-person at the Blasco Library’s Admiral Room at 160 E Front St, Erie, PA 16507, an ADA accessible location or using the Microsoft Teams information; Meeting ID: 278 226 086 477 828, Passcode: LK9Sk3QS. A second public meeting will be held from 6:00pm-8:00pm. Join in-person at the Blasco Library’s Admiral Room at 160 E Front St, Erie, PA 16507, an ADA accessible location or using the Microsoft Teams information; Meeting ID: 220 006 647 696 535, Passcode: 68wu6Pb7. The Erie MPO will vote on the adoption of the Public Participation Plan on June 17th, 2026, at the 10:00am MPO Coordinating Committee meeting, held at the Summit Township Municipal Building.