Title VI Program

Title VI Notification

The Greater Portland Transit District (METRO) Title VI notification is as follows:

Your Rights Under Title VI of the Civil Rights Act of 1964

"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."

Translations in Arabic, French, Portuguese, Somali, & Spanish --- LINK
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2022 Title VI Program Update:

Every three years, transit agencies are required to update and submit their Title VI Program to the Federal Transit Administration (FTA).

Metro's most recent Title VI Program was submitted to the FTA in April 2022.



Hard Copy of Complaint Forms

Hard copy forms and instructions can also be mailed upon request. Members of the public can also access complaint forms and instructions at METRO’s Congress / Elm Street Transit Center, main office located at:
114 Valley Street
Portland, ME 04102

Complaint Form Translations

Copies of this complaint form have also been translated info the following languages:

Verbal Complaint

In the case where a complainant is unable or incapable of providing a written statement, a verbal complaint of discrimination may be made to the Transportation Manager. Under these circumstances, the complainant will be interviewed, and the Transportation Manager will assist the complainant in converting the verbal allegations into writing.

Title VI Documents


Additional Materials and Resources -- LINK


Find Out More

To find out more about METRO's non-discrimination procedures or to file a complaint, please call 207-774-0351. Members of the public who believe they have been the subject of discrimination can file a written and signed complaint up to 180 days from the date of the alleged discrimination.

Any individual, group of individuals or entity that believes it has been subjected to discrimination prohibited under Title VI may file a complaint by completing the METRO complaint form. Your complaint must be signed and dated. 

Please submit your complaint to the address stipulated below:
Executive Director
Greater Portland Transit District METRO
114 Valley Street
Portland, ME 04102
Phone: 207-774-0351