Public Participation & Non-Discrimination

Public Participation Plan

The purpose of the plan is to provide a documented process for providing the public and others with reasonable opportunities to be involved in the BMPO planning process. Engaging the public and specific population groups can often be challenging for MPOs due to a number of factors. This plan helps address this challenge by serving as a guide to make sure the public has opportunities to be involved in major planning, programming, and project decisions of the BMPO. In addition to sharing information with the community, the plan also includes strategies and activities that create opportunities for all populations to participate in BMPO’s planning and decision-making processes.

• BMPO Public Participation Plan (adopted 8/17/2021)

Title VI Plan and Annual Reports

You have the right to be treated fairly in the transportation planning process. Federal law prohibits discrimination under Title VI of the Civil Rights Act of 1964, referred to as “Title Six”. The BMPO is committed to making sure that the work we do is fair and meets the requirements of Title VI.

• BMPO Title VI Plan (adopted 12/19/2025)

The BMPO is required to submit a Title VI Accomplishment Report annually to ODOT.

• FFY25 Title VI Annual Accomplishment Report
• FFY24 Title VI Annual Accomplishment Report
• FFY23 Title VI Annual Accomplishment Report
• FFY22 Title VI Annual Accomplishment Report
• FFY21 Title VI Annual Accomplishment Report

Traditionally Underserved Population Mapping

The BMPO creates maps showing population characteristics of the community to help with transportation planning efforts. The following interactive map visualizes six demographic datasets (income, age, disability, race and ethnicity, vehicle access, language) that are sourced from the 2024 American Community Survey (ACS) 5-year estimate data.

Discrimination Complaint?

If you feel that you have been treated unfairly, you can file a written complaint with the BMPO. Complaints can be filed by any person who believes that they have been excluded from participation in, been denied the benefits of, or otherwise subjected to discrimination under any BMPO service, program, or activity, and believes the discrimination is based on race, color, national origin, gender, age, disability, economic status, or limited English proficiency. Written complaints will be investigated.