Allegany County is committed to fair practices regarding Title VI, Equal Employment Opportunity, Minority/ Disadvantaged Business Enterprises and Americans with Disabilities, required by federal and state laws. Read More

Title VI of Civil Rights Act of 1964

Allegany County Transit (ACT) is committed to ensuring that no person is excluded from participation in or denied the benefits of the transit services we offer. This policy is consistent with the requirements of Title VI of the Civil Rights Act of 1964.
If you believe you have been subjected to unequal treatment because of race, color, or national origin, then you have the right to file a formal complaint. Complaints may be filed within one-hundred-eighty (180) days following alleged discriminatory actions. Complaints may be submitted by mail, telephone, or email to the following:

Ms. Christine Conner
Supervisor
Allegany County Transit
701 Kelly Road
Cumberland, MD 21502
301 722 6360
transit@allconet.org

Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO Plan)

Allegany County Transit promotes the concepts of equal opportunity for all of its employees and applicants for employment. All decisions on employment, including recruitment, selection, promotion, terminations, transfers, layoffs, compensation, training, benefits, and other terms of employment will be based on the principles of Equal Employment Opportunity.

Allegany County Transit commits to an Equal Employment Opportunity for all persons, regardless of race, color, creed, national origin, sex, or age. The right to employment is only limited by one’s ability and preparation for the job.

To file an Equal Employment Opportunity complaint, contact
Allegany County Transit’s Equal Employment Opportunity Contact
701 Kelly Road
Cumberland, MD 21502
Telephone: 301 777 2190
Fax: 301 777 2432
Email: bwestfall@allconet.org
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The Allegany County's Equal Opportunity Contact investigates employment discrimination complaints at the county level. This agency serves as the local equivalent to the Maryland Commission on Human Relations and the Federal Equal Employment Opportunity Commission (EEOC).
This office investigates employment complaints and strives to stop discrimination before it starts by increasing awareness in the community about discrimination laws, and the steps needed to comply with anti-discrimination laws.

For a copy of Allegany County Transit's Equal Employment Opportunity Plan (EEO Plan) please send request via mail, telephone, or email to the following:
Allegany County Transit
1000 Layfayette Ave
Cumberland, MD 21502
301 722 6360
transit@allconet.org

Disadvantaged Business Enterprise (DBE Program)

Allegany County Transit (ACT) is committed to the participation of Disadvantaged Business Enterprises (DBEs) in ACT contracting opportunities in accordance with Federal Regulation 49 C.F.R. Part 26, effective March 4, 1999, as may be amended (Regulations). It is the policy of ACT to ensure nondiscrimination on the basis of race, color, sex or national origin in the award and administration of U.S. Department of Transportation assisted contracts. Allegany County Transit, as a sub-recipient of United States Department of Transportation (USDOT), Federal Transit Administration (FTA) funding, intends to comply with this requirement and would like to receive comments from the public with regard to its goals and goal-setting methodology.  The purpose of Allegany County Tranist’s DBE Program is to create a level playing field on which DBEs can compete fairly for contracts and subcontracts relating to the ACT’s construction, procurement and professional services activities.

For a copy of Allegany County Transit's Disadvantaged Business Enterprise(DBE Program) please send request via mail, telephone, or email to the following:
Allegany County Transit
1000 Layfayette Ave
Cumberland, MD 21502
301 722 6360
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Americans with Disability Act Policy (ADA Policy)

In compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act of 1990 (ADA), no qualified individual with a disability shall, on the basis of disability, be excluded from participation in or be denied the benefits of the services, programs, or activities of Allegany County Transit, or be subjected to discrimination in the provision of such services.

Limited English Proficiency Plan

In compliance Title VI Civil Rights Act of 1964