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A. PROGRAM DESCRIPTION AND SERVICES Title VI of the Civil Rights Act of 1964 prohibits discrimination on the basis of race, color, or national origin in programs and activities receiving Federal financial assistance. Specifically, Title VI 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.” Subrecipients of public transportation funding from the Federal Transit Administration (FTA), are required to develop policies, programs, and practices that ensure that federal and state transit dollars are used in a manner that is nondiscriminatory. Town of Hamburg is a subrecipient of FTA financial assistance through a grant from NYSDOT. This Title VI plan details how Town of Hamburg incorporates nondiscrimination policies and practices in providing transit services to the ridership we serve. Town of Hamburg operates transportation services out of its senior center. Town of Hamburg is a municipality who receives program funds from municipal general funds. Town of Hamburg also receives FTA Section 5310 funding through NYSDOT to acquire transit vehicles. Town of Hamburg provides transportation for older adults aged 55 and over as well as individuals of any age with a qualifying disability, Services are oriented to the senior center but are also operated to medical appointments, personal business, and other activities. Riders must be a resident of Town of Hamburg and pay a nominal fee each way. Town of Hamburg Title VI Plan Page 3 Open-Door Services 175