Limited English Proficiency Plan

Limited English Proficiency (LEP) Plan

Metro COG’s 2026 Limited English Proficiency (LEP) Plan describes how we identify language assistance needs and help people with limited English proficiency access information and participate in transportation planning in the Fargo-Moorhead metropolitan area. The plan updates the version adopted in 2023.

Title VI of the Civil Rights Act of 1964 prohibits discrimination based on race, color, or national origin in programs receiving federal financial assistance. Metro COG’s LEP Plan describes the steps we take to provide language assistance in accordance with applicable requirements.

What the plan covers

The plan includes a four-factor analysis of local language needs, how often Metro COG encounters people needing assistance, the importance of its programs, and available resources. It also describes how Metro COG:

• Uses Census data and community information to identify potential language needs;
• Arranges oral interpretation and written translation when appropriate;
• Notifies the public that language assistance is available; and
• Trains staff, documents requests, and reviews the plan annually.

assistance in accordance with applicable requirements.

Request language assistance

Interpretation and translation are available at no cost upon request. To help us arrange assistance for a meeting, contact the Metro COG Office Manager at 701-532-5100 at least five business days in advance, when possible. Metro COG will make reasonable efforts to accommodate requests received with less notice.